Archives for April 2022

Gallstones: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

If you are overweight, obese, or live a sedentary lifestyle, you are putting yourself at risk for many health problems. Your lifestyle can take a toll on your digestive health. If you find yourself experiencing pain in the upper right-hand corner of your abdomen, it could be due to gallstones. It is not only people

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Signs You Need to Visit a Gastroenterologist

Gastrointestinal issues are hard to ignore. They almost always make themselves known, if not through pain, then through vomiting and issues with bowel movements. It is not always easy to determine where the pain is coming from, because there are many organs that make up the gastrointestinal system. For this, you need a specialist to

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What Does a Gastroenterologist Treat?

Summary: A gastroenterologist is a specialist in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases that impact the GI tract, like GERD and cancer. Gastroenterology is the division of medicine dedicated to the investigation, identification, and care of the gastrointestinal (GI) system. Your GI tract comprises significant digestive organs, such as your stomach, esophagus, small intestine,

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Learn About the Anatomy of the GI System

Summary: Your gastrointestinal system conducts the critical function of digestion, letting you absorb nutrients from food and ridding your body of the waste. In order to break down and properly utilize the food you eat, your body has a very important system referred to as the digestive tract. At Austin Gastroenterology, we specialize in the

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IBS Awareness Month is April: Explore Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment

Summary: IBS is an ailment that impacts the colon and small intestines. It often causes issues, like cramping, diarrhea, and more. Relief is possible, though! Many adults are affected by long-term intestinal distress and bowel concerns. What you might not know is that this could be a symptom of irritable bowel syndrome or IBS. This

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