Each year, Austin Monthly magazine publishes its list of Top Doctors in Austin. The list of physicians recognized in the list come from nearly specialty in town, from Allergy & Immunology all the way through Vascular Surgery. Of the thirteen Gastroenterologists named in the 2019 list, Austin Gastroenterology physicians nabbed ten spots. Austin Monthly partners with a group called Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., a healthcare research company, to determine their list of Top Doctors. Austin ... [Read More]
Austin Gastroenterology
Can Medication Cause Liver Damage?
With the help of enzymes, the liver metabolizes food into nutrients for the body, converts toxins into harmless substances and helps eliminate waste from the body. With a fully functional liver the body metabolism is balanced and works efficiently. However, various factors can throw the system out of gear and cause dangerous liver problems and damage, including drugs and dietary supplements. Studies show that more cases of acute liver failure are caused by prescription and over-the-counter ... [Read More]
IBD vs. IBS
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) broadly refers to chronic inflammation of the intestines. It’s often conflated with a noninflammatory condition called irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Both can cause diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, and cramping. Although the two disorders share similar names and symptoms, they are different conditions requiring different treatments. The exact causes of IBD and IBS are unknown. Researchers believe they are the result of an autoimmune reaction. Stress ... [Read More]
The Complete Guide to Hepatitis C
The liver is the body’s “food processor.” It tackles everything you ingest, aids digestion, stores nutrients, regulates various body functions and clears out toxins. Hepatitis C – commonly referred to as hep C – is a contagious, blood-borne, viral infection that causes inflammation of the liver. The condition can be mild to severe and last for a few weeks, or it may become chronic. Acute hepatitis C is a short-term infection that develops within six months of exposure. ... [Read More]
How a Colonoscopy Can Save Your Life
Colorectal cancer – popularly referred to as colon cancer – is the third-most common form of cancer among both men and women in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. It is also the second deadliest. However, it is also one of the most preventable. If everyone age 50 and older had regular screenings, up to 60 percent of colon cancer deaths could be prevented, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Many cases of colon cancer can be ... [Read More]
