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10 Signs of Celiac You Shouldn’t Ignore

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably noticed that gluten-free items have taken over prime real estate on the shelves at every American grocery store. And while some people dabble in gluten-free cuisine as a fad, for the 3 million US citizens living with celiac disease – gluten is the enemy. Targeting those

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Is it Food Sensitivity or a Bacterial Infection?

Food sensitivity is not to be confused with food allergies. Whereas food allergies are caused by the body’s immune system reacting to a certain food, food sensitivities and intolerances occur when the body is unable to process or digest a certain food. However, sometimes a bacterial infection can throw a wildcard on the table, so

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At What Point Should You Stop Self-Treating GERD?

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), acid reflux, or heartburn as it is more commonly referred to, is a condition most people experience at some point in their lives. For some people, spicy food may give them a burning feeling in their upper chest. For others, it could be burping up acidic liquid that burns the throat.

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The Best Foods For Digestive Health

When it comes to digestive health, everyone is different. What works for you, may not work for your friend. Of course, there are basic nutrition principles that will help keep everyone on track to a healthier digestive system. However, intolerances, food allergies, and digestive illnesses all play a role in determining your ideal diet. This

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What to Expect During an Endoscopy Procedure

Has your doctor told you that you need an upper endoscopy, also referred to as an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)? While not a routine procedure, the EGD is useful for the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal illness, as well as for monitoring chronic problems. Whether this is your first endoscopy, or you have had one before, you

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Austin Gastro Partners with Pinnacle to Provide Liver Disease Research Center in the Austin Community

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Emily Schmitz MedVoicePR Mobile: 512-630-8068 Email: emily@medvoicepr.com Austin Gastroenterology Partners with Pinnacle to Launch Liver Disease Research Center in Westlake WHAT: Austin Gastroenterology has teamed up with Pinnacle Clinical Research to open a first-of its-kind liver disease research center in Central Texas. Austin Gastroenterology is the largest physician group in

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Dr. Carl Frank and Liver Disease Patient Raise Awareness and Warn Others

Austin Gastro physician, Dr. Carl Frank and his patient, Patricia Murphy, were interviewed by the Williamson County Sun on the issue of Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and why it is so important to take action quickly if you are diagnosed with this increasingly common liver condition. Patricia Murphy didn’t take Dr. Frank seriously when

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Readers Digest Interviews Dr. Sheila Reddy on The Gallbladder Diet: 8 Super Foods You Need

One main job of your gallbladder, a pear-shaped organ just beneath your liver, is to digest fat. When it’s not working right, you might get acid reflux, gas, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. There’s no gallbladder diet, per se, but certain foods can keep your gallbladder in prime shape—while others may make its job harder…

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