Over the years I’ve met many people who struggle to get healthier. Not because they don’t know what to do, but because they think that it will offend others, or prevent others from...
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The biggest misconception is that IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) defines a specific medical condition. IBS is, by definition, just a group of symptoms affecting the digestive tract that haven’t been explained. Unlike cancer, a...
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Understanding Acid Reflux, Heartburn and GERD The terms acid reflux, heartburn, and GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) are similar but not the same. Acid reflux means stomach acid flows back into the esophagus. Heartburn is...
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As you might suspect, diarrhea indicates that too much water is being retained (and therefore is not being absorbed) in the digestive tract. Diarrhea is one of the most common symptoms of IBS (irritable...
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I rather like this study because it ties together two seemingly unrelated issues, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and erectile dysfunction (ED). Although I’m a specialist in digestive problems, I frequently have patients who also...
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Diverticulitis, although not Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), is closely related to IBS. The real difference is that in diverticulosis doctors can see the damage, thus giving you the impression that they know why you...
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Many of our patients who have digestive problems are also anemic due to low iron or low vitamin B12 levels. And anemia causes fatigue, so keep that in mind. Being anemic and having Irritable...
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Our intestines are a rich and thriving ecosystem, when we are healthy. The massive surface of our intestines (about the same as a tennis court) provides everything needed for life – space, moisture, and...
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(image thanks to kidshealth.org) Most people with IBS are suffering at least in part because of an allergic reaction to one or more foods. This often surprises people, who don’t believe that they have...
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