Digestive Health

Digestive Health: The Importance of Healthy Digestion

The human digestive system is a complex and vital part of the body. It is a long, coiled tube that starts at the mouth and ends at the anus. In between, there are several important organs that help to break down food and absorb nutrients. These include the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine (colon),

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Why is it Imperative to Get a Colonoscopy Exam?

Are you aware that the five-year survival rate for colorectal cancer is 90% if the condition is caught and treated early in its progression? When used in diagnosing colorectal cancer and other colorectal conditions, colonoscopy has a distinction among gastrointestinal specialists as the most effective, dependable examination. The professionals at Austin Gastroenterology routinely perform colonoscopy

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Learn About Stomach Cancer Awareness This November

Many Americans likely know at least one person who has or who has had some form of cancer. You might even be affected by this disease. While many individuals know the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, or other common types of cancer, stomach cancer is one type that can arise quietly and quickly, and

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Receive a Colonoscopy By Year’s End (and Maximize Your Deductible)

As we head into the last few months of 2022, now is the ideal reminder to consider the situation of your overall health and your wellness goals for the coming year. One option to help you stay on top of these goals might be to book your routine colorectal screening with an experienced GI doctor.

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Understanding FibroScan and How It Identifies the Condition of the Liver

At Austin Gastroenterology, our team is proud to provide you with diagnosis and treatment utilizing state-of-the-art technology. These tools help our teams render advanced services, more brief appointment types, and better outcomes compared to more traditional techniques. By offering liver elastography (FibroScan) to Austin, TX individuals, we are able to look after their liver health

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Honoring Liver Disease Awareness Month

As the air temperature starts to cool and your thoughts turn toward pumpkin spice, it is also critical to focus our attention on our health, including one of the most important and integral portions of the body – the liver. The liver is responsible for facilitating digestion, transforming food into energy, and filtering out toxic

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How to Choose a Gastroenterologist?

If you have recurrent or ongoing severe digestive system symptoms, your primary care doctor may recommend seeing a gastroenterologist. A gastroenterologist is a doctor who practices gastroenterology and receives training in diagnosing and treating diseases of the esophagus, stomach, bile duct, gallbladder, pancreas, small intestine, and large intestine. If you haven’t been to a gastroenterologist

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How the Summer Heat Can Affect Digestive Health Issues

Beautiful blue skies, sunny weather, BBQs, and days at the pool are all signs that the summer has arrived. However, the weather won’t be the only thing heating up. If you’re dealing with tummy problems during the summer months, you don’t have to suffer alone. Request a consultation with a GI doctor at Austin Gastroenterology

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Bad Foods that Affect Your Digestive Health

Your digestive health is important because it helps your body to break down food and absorb the nutrients you need. It also gets rid of waste products from your body. If you have a problem with your digestive system, you may experience symptoms such as abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, and over the long term, malnutrition.

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Common Digestive Issues Among Women

Although digestive problems can affect both females and males, certain gastrointestinal disorders are more prevalent among women. This may be a result of the different structures of the GI tract between males and females. Hormonal shifts that occur in women’s bodies because of menses, pregnancy, and menopause might also render gut issues, like IBS (irritable

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