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Acid Reflux Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Tests, and Treatments

[et_pb_section bb_built="1"][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="3_4"][et_pb_post_title _builder_version="3.17.6" author="off" comments="off" featured_image="off" /][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.17.6" src="https://www.gastrosav.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/acid-reflux-blog.jpg" /][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.17.6"] Heartburn is something that everyone likely suffers from at some point. Whether it’s a touch of spicy food, eating too much at a sitting, or drinking too much alcohol or carbonated beverages, there are many different causes of heartburn. Most of the time, […]

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Abdominal Bloating: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis

General Medical

[et_pb_section bb_built="1"][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="3_4"][et_pb_post_title _builder_version="3.17.6" author="off" comments="off" featured_image="off" /][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.17.6" src="https://www.gastrosav.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/stomach-bloating.jpg" /][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.17.6"] Everyone can feel a little bloated now and again. There are myriad causes that can contribute to bloating, with reasons being everything from hormonal changes (e.g., right before menstruation), to carbonated sodas, to actual medical problems that require a physician’s attention. It’s wise

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Acid Reflux: Treatment, Symptoms, Causes, Diet & Foods to Avoid

GERD, Reflux/Heartburn

[et_pb_section bb_built="1"][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="3_4"][et_pb_post_title _builder_version="3.17.6" author="off" comments="off" featured_image="off" /][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.17.6" src="https://www.gastrosav.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/acid-reflux-info.jpg" /][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.17.6"] It’s estimated that at any given time, acid reflux affects 20 to 30 percent of the population, lowering quality of life and causing discomfort. Acid reflux goes by several names, depending on its severity. You may hear it referred to as simple heartburn,

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Everything You Need to Know About Colon Cancer

Colon Cancer

[et_pb_section bb_built="1"][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="3_4"][et_pb_post_title _builder_version="3.17.6" author="off" comments="off" featured_image="off" /][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.17.6" src="https://www.gastrosav.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/everything-to-know-about-colon-cancer.jpg" /][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.17.6"] Colon cancer affects both men and women and is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Learning about the early symptoms of colon cancer is undoubtedly important knowledge; however, colon cancer doesn’t often show warning signs until after it

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Happy Retirement, David Chalikian, M.D., Ph.D.

News

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The Health Dangers of Colon Cleansing

Colon Cancer

[et_pb_section bb_built="1"][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="3_4"][et_pb_post_title _builder_version="3.17.6" author="off" comments="off" featured_image="off" /][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.17.6" src="https://www.gastrosav.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/colon-cleanse-dangers.jpg" /][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.17.6"] Nearly every patient with access to the internet has heard of fads such as detoxes and colon cleanses. The information surrounding them can be compelling. Who wouldn’t want to be in optimal health and keep their colon healthy with something as reputable-sounding as

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Understanding New Treatment Guidelines for Ulcerative Colitis

General Medical

[et_pb_section bb_built="1"][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="3_4"][et_pb_post_title _builder_version="3.17.6" author="off" comments="off" featured_image="off" /][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.17.6" src="https://www.gastrosav.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/guidelines-ulcerative-colitis.jpg" /][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.17.6"] Ulcerative colitis is a condition that is under the umbrella of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). There are many pathways to treatment to improve quality of life for patients with ulcerative colitis; however, the official guidelines for the treatment of ulcerative colitis, which come

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Dangers and Risks of High-Fructose Corn Syrup

Colon Cancer

[et_pb_section bb_built="1"][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="3_4"][et_pb_post_title _builder_version="3.17.6" author="off" comments="off" featured_image="off" /][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.17.6" src="https://www.gastrosav.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/high-fructose-corn-syrup.jpg" /][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.17.6"] Nearly every patient has heard of high-fructose corn syrup, and those who read social media or watch the news are likely familiar with the fact that its overconsumption is linked to serious complications such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. However, recent evidence

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Spotlight on Celiac Disease Awareness Month

Celiac Disease

[et_pb_section bb_built="1"][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="3_4"][et_pb_post_title _builder_version="3.17.6" author="off" comments="off" featured_image="off" /][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.17.6" src="https://www.gastrosav.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/celiac-disease.jpg" /][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.17.6"] May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month, which is the perfect time for anyone to learn more about this autoimmune disorder. It’s estimated that celiac disease affects roughly 1 in 100 people worldwide, which makes it a significant concern. One of the issues concerning

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Don’t Put Off Your Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy

[et_pb_section bb_built="1"][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="3_4"][et_pb_post_title _builder_version="3.17.6" author="off" comments="off" featured_image="off" /][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.17.6" src="https://www.gastrosav.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/dont-postpone-colonoscopy.jpg" /][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.17.6"] Colon cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death among both men and women. Formerly, it was thought of as a disease that affected mainly older patients, those 50 and over. Typical screening guidelines recommended men and women should schedule their first colonoscopy

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