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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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Causes Of Acid Reflux

Acid reflux is a common condition, affecting approximately 20% of the population on a regular basis. It happens when the acids in your stomach move up into the esophagus, the tube that moves food down from the throat to the stomach. It can cause a number of symptoms in varying degrees of severity. Fortunately, it

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Symptoms of Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a short-term liver inflammation caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). While it is self-limiting and considered relatively uncommon, it would still be prudent to keep an eye out for its signs and symptoms, especially given its highly contagious nature. Here is what you need to know about the disease and the

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Causes of Crohn’s Disease

Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disorder (IBD) that causes episodic symptoms. Abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, and fever are just a few of the most common symptoms associated with Crohn’s disease. Patients diagnosed with this condition can have varying degrees of symptoms. No two individuals will have the same symptoms during a Crohn’s

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Common Symptoms of Heartburn

Heartburn is often a symptom of digestive issues, such as GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) or acid reflux. Aptly named, heartburn feels like something is burning in your chest. It is quite unpleasant and can be confused with other health emergencies, such a heart attack. Defining Heartburn Heartburn is a feeling of discomfort in your chest

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Common Upper GI Disorders

If you are experiencing uncomfortable symptoms such as heartburn, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, or difficulty swallowing, this can indicate an upper GI (gastrointestinal) tract disorder. If you frequently suffer from these symptoms, it may be time to seek the expertise of a gastroenterologist for further investigation in order to treat the underlying condition effectively. The upper

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Facebook Live: Gluten and Celiac Disease

May is Celiac Awareness Month and here at Austin Gastro, we want you to love your guts. Dr. John Tsai answers some of the most common questions he gets from patients about celiac disease and gluten in a recent Facebook Live event. Nearly 3 million Americans are affected by celiac disease and 18 million Americans

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