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 understanding the different symptoms can help differentiate between different conditions. Causes and Symptoms of Food Sensitivity These are some of the ... [Read More]
Gastroenterology
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 he diagnosed her with fatty liver disease in 2009. He explained to her that the only treatment for this is good old-fashioned diet and exercise, and he ... [Read More]
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... Click here to read the full article in Readers Digest. If you are concerned about symptoms you have been experiencing, or if you have questions about your ... [Read More]
The Difference Between IBS and IBD
Do you have frequent abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, or constipation? Maybe you feel good some of the time, but other times you are just miserable. It might be that you think that you have eaten something bad, or that you have a food intolerance. Sometimes, this can be the case. However, if you are experiencing these kinds of symptoms frequently, it is probably time to go discuss it with a doctor. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can also cause these types ... [Read More]
