If you are bloated, it means you are feeling a sensation of fullness or tightness in the abdomen. This may be accompanied by pain, gas, and belching. If you try to palpate your stomach, it may feel hard. In some cases, bloating can also be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, heartburn, and trouble swallowing, which indicates a gastrointestinal disorder, and is likely not just a one-off incident. To receive specialized care, especially if you are frequently bloated, make an appointment with a ... [Read More]
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What Is a Gastroenterologist And What Do They Treat?
If your primary care physician refers you to a gastroenterologist, you may wonder what this medical specialist does. At Austin Gastroenterology, our board-certified physicians deliver comprehensive GI care, and they want their patients fully informed on tests, medications, and overall digestive health. Let’s look more closely at what a gastroenterologist can do for you. What is a Gastroenterologist? A gastroenterologist is a physician with years of education, training, and ... [Read More]
Tips for Better Digestive Health
Did you know that a significant part of your immune system is housed in your gut? What this means is that if your digestive health gets compromised, this can have a ripple effect on your entire body and leave you susceptible to many health conditions, such as chronic fatigue, respiratory infections, diabetes, and even cancer. So how do you safeguard your digestive health then? Here are some strategies that you can incorporate into your daily life to keep your gut in tip-top condition. Have a ... [Read More]
Austin Gastroenterology Celebrates 20 Years Serving Central Texas
For Immediate Release Austin Gastroenterology Contact: Diane Baker (512) 796-1048 DianeB@AustinGastro.com Central Texas’ Largest Gastroenterology Practice Celebrates 20 years Austin, TX – (August 1, 2020) –Austin Gastroenterology is celebrating its 20th anniversary serving the Central Texas community. The first and largest group of physicians in Central Texas specializing in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of digestive and liver diseases, Austin Gastroenterology’s 34 ... [Read More]
