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Feeling the burn? Understanding heartburn, its triggers, symptoms and management

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Sep 13, 2023

Heartburn is a common digestive condition that many individuals experience at some point in their lifetime. Despite its name, heartburn does not actually involve the heart; it gets its name from the burning sensation felt in your chest. If you...

Do you have these 4 risk factors of gall bladder disease?

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Sep 11, 2023

The gallbladder is a small organ located just below the liver. Its primary function is to store and concentrate bile, a digestive fluid. When you eat or after a meal, bile is released into the intestine and the gallbladder squeezes...

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What a GI expert eats in a day to get her fill of fiber

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Jul 19, 2023

We’ve all heard the children’s song lyric, “Beans, beans, the magical fruit.” Although a silly playground tune, there’s more to the story. What is it that makes beans so magical? Fiber! It’s no secret that a balanced diet high in...

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Surviving diverticulitis: How a health scare transformed this CEO’s life

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Jun 23, 2023

Matt Sauri thought he was in perfect health. Matt, a sports enthusiast, had been injured in the past, but had always healed quickly. He also encouraged employees at his technology consulting firm to be active, providing an on-site gym, healthy...

GERD is more than heartburn: Key questions answered

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Nov 25, 2022

GERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease. Typical symptoms are frequent heartburn, which is by far the most common complaint. Other symptoms include nausea, feeling of food or liquid coming up into one’s mouth, difficult or painful swallowing, pain in the...

Causes and symptoms of GERD

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Nov 24, 2022

More than 30 million Americans suffer from acid reflux monthly. According to a national study that followed more than 30,000 people for 11 years, symptoms of reflux and heartburn have nearly doubled in the last decade. It is important to...

18 signs and symptoms you might have celiac disease

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Oct 28, 2022

If you’re not familiar with celiac disease, it’s a genetic autoimmune condition that causes the immune system to damage the intestines when exposed to gluten. In some populations, up to 3 out of 100 will have the disease. In celiac disease,...

How to boost your gut and brain health (at the same time)

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Aug 29, 2022

We know that the brain plays a key role in all of our bodily functions—it’s the center of our intelligence and the controller of our movements and behaviors. But did you know that you have a “second brain?”That second brain...

IBS diet: Is low FODMAP the answer for you?

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Aug 25, 2022

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, plagues 5-10% of the global population, making it the most common gastrointestinal disorder in the world. IBS is characterized by bloating, gas, abdominal pain, irregular bowel movements, upper GI upset and many other symptoms.If you’re...

Hyperthyroidism: Signs, symptoms, causes and more

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Jul 5, 2022

Your thyroid is a small but mighty hormone gland in your neck that plays a big role in your health. Hyperthyroidism, a type of thyroid disease also called overactive thyroid, occurs when your thyroid gland makes more hormones than your...

How to cope with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

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Jun 28, 2022

Are you constantly battling belly pain, constipation, diarrhea or all of the above? It could be irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).The good news is, digestive distress doesn’t have to control you. Let’s cover the basics of IBS—the most common reason people...

Could you have acid reflux and not know it?

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Jun 6, 2022

Everyone experiences an occasional bout of heartburn or regurgitation after a particularly heavy or fatty meal. But for many people, acid reflux is an all-too-common occurrence—and many don’t even realize that’s what’s happening.“Acid reflux can be a misdiagnosed and is...

How to know when to worry about thyroid nodules

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May 30, 2022

Thyroid nodules are one of the most common thyroid disorders—but they can also be a source of anxiety due to the possibility the nodule is cancerous.While it’s natural to feel uncertain if you discover an abnormal lump or bump in...

Difficulty swallowing? It could be eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE)

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May 17, 2022

If you often experience trouble swallowing that won’t go away, you may be living with eosinophilic esophagitis, or EoE. This newly recognized chronic immune condition wasn’t on the radar until the 1990s but by some estimates, it affects 1 in...

Are PPIs the answer for your acid reflux or GERD?

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Apr 12, 2022

As many as 20% of US adults complain of heartburn and regurgitation—the classic symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. And proton pump inhibitors, known as PPIs, remain one of the most powerful medicines we have today to provide relief.  In...

Time for a colonoscopy? Here’s what to expect (and why it’s not that bad)

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Mar 9, 2022

Colonoscopies sometimes have an undeserved reputation, especially among those who haven’t had one before. I hear my patients say they’ve heard something bad from their neighbor, their family or an online search. But often, these negative misconceptions go away once...

So, you think you have a UTI. Now what?

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Jan 11, 2022

Do you suspect you may have a urinary tract infection (UTI)? Whether you’ve had a UTI before and know the signs, asked a friend or searched online for your symptoms, you’re pretty sure that’s what’s going on down there. What...

5 things you need to know about fatty liver disease (and how to reverse it)

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Dec 28, 2021

Fatty liver is the most prevalent form of liver disease in the US, and it is unfortunately on the rise. As many as 1 in 4 people have fatty liver disease. Many of these people will experience declining health as...

5 most common bladder issues and what to do about them

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Nov 15, 2021

Are you running to the bathroom every hour because you can’t shake the urge to go? Or do you accidentally leak urine when you cough, sneeze or laugh? You’re not alone.More than 25 million people in the US experience bladder...

Could your lack of energy be hypothyroidism?

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Oct 1, 2021

Do you feel tired all time? Can you rarely muster up the energy to exercise? Are you gaining weight even though you’re eating less than usual? You may have hypothyroidism or an underactive thyroid.It’s a common condition that occurs when...