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Symptoms of Poor Digestive Health

There can be many reasons for having digestive issues, and some of them are normal. However, if they become painful or interfere with living a normal life, it may be time to see a gastroenterologist for a digestive checkup. Let’s talk about some of the main symptoms of digestive health issues that warrant medical attention,

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Don’t Let Constipation Slow You Down

When your digestive system is running a bit slow, it can make you feel bloated, gassy, and full. You might even experience stomach pains, nausea, and bleeding during bowel movements. These symptoms can interfere with your daily life and comfort. Fortunately, a gastroenterologist can give you guidance on how to stop constipation in its tracks.

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Adjusting to a Lactose-Free Lifestyle

There are many reasons why your doctor would recommend a lactose-free lifestyle. You could be lactose intolerant or dairy products may trigger or exacerbate gastrointestinal conditions that you have. When you choose to go lactose-free, there may be an adjustment period that you have to go through to fully adopt a lactose-free lifestyle. Here are

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Bowel Preparation Needed for a Colonoscopy

Specialists in gastroenterology regularly recommend that patients have a colonoscopy as a diagnostic tool, especially once you reach age 50. A healthcare practitioner may also advise having this test to assess for colon cancer because of certain indicators, vulnerabilities, or family history. Preparation for a colonoscopy has become greatly improved even just over recent years,

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Foods that Cause Heartburn

Heartburn is an unpleasant issue that may cause you to experience chest pain, ingestion, acidity, or a bitter taste in your mouth. The pain may worsen when you bend over or lie down. Heartburn typically develops after you eat certain foods or if you eat too much. While there are many treatments for heartburn, the

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Treatments for Lactose Intolerance

Some people can eat almost anything they want without upsetting their stomach. This is not the reality for a lot of people. Many get sick minutes to hours after consuming specific groups of food, such as dairy products. Lactose intolerance is the inability of your small intestine to break down lactose into simpler sugars that

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Texas SUPER DOCTORS® 2020 Includes Our Physicians!

Austin Gastroenterology’s physicians have once again been recognized for exceptional achievement in their field. This time, more than a dozen of our physicians made it to the list of The Texas Monthly list of SUPER DOCTORS. The SUPER DOCTORS selection process is rigorous and asks thousands of medical professionals in Texas to nominate physicians who

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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

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Treatments for Lactose Intolerance

Lactose is a natural sugar found in dairy products. In order for the intestines and the body to absorb it properly, your small intestine produces lactase – which is an enzyme responsible for breaking down the sugar. If the small intestine is unable to produce lactase, the lactose is left undigested as it transfers to

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