August is Gastroparesis Awareness Month. The team at Digestive Care Physicians would like to take this opportunity to let patients throughout the Atlanta area know about the warning signs of gastroparesis and assure them that treatment options can be offered through a proper diagnosis. Not many people are familiar with this long-term digestive condition. However,…
DetailsWorld Hepatitis Day World Hepatitis Day is observed on July 28th. Every year digestive care physicians and many other specialists aspire to raise worldwide awareness of hepatitis. This disconcerting condition is a group of infectious diseases known as Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E. However, the main objective of World Hepatitis Day is to…
DetailsWhy Your Gut Will Love a Probiotic Supplement! If you’re struggling with abdominal discomfort, a probiotic supplement can markedly improve how you feel. Even if you’re blessed with no digestive problems, a probiotic can upgrade your health in other ways. With so many supplement brands available, shopping can be a daunting task. Here’s why your…
DetailsTo a great extent, we owe recent improvements in digestive health to President Ronald Reagan. During his second term of office, the president sought to stem the tide of gastrointestinal illness. At the time, digestive disease was widespread, the #1 cause of hospitalization in the US. To encourage more research into cures, the president instituted…
DetailsWhy Acid Reflux and Heartburn Should Never Be Ignored That painful, burning sensation you feel after eating meals or lying down in your bed at night isn’t something you should ignore. Acid reflux and heartburn are serious medical issues that can indicate bigger problems. What’s more, the discomfort of living with acid reflux and heartburn…
DetailsPlease Heed the Pain of these Diseases Some digestive problems are easily remedied, without needing professional care. Other conditions are more complex, requiring skillful management and steps to prevent complications. Here we discuss three disorders warranting medical intervention. One symptom they have in common is cramping abdominal pain. Below is an overview of diverticulitis, celiac…
DetailsAfter a diverticulitis episode, dietary diligence will help you avoid recurrence. Your gastroenterologist wants you to remain healthy. With this earnest intent, here’s expert advice for preventing future flare-ups. Pocket Snapshot First, let’s briefly review diverticular disease. With aging, it’s common to develop weak areas in the muscles of your large intestine or “colon.” Constipation and straining to pass…
DetailsYou may not regard fiber as fun, but your digestive system does! Whole foods keep it humming along, running smoothly. Here’s why your body needs dietary fiber, plus tasty foods that relieve constipation. TEAM FIBER! Dietary fiber comprises plant parts that your body doesn’t fully break down. Two types are vital for your digestive health, soluble and…
DetailsConstipation has side effects, some of which may surprise you. Here are five consequences of this disorder and how to avoid them. EVIDENCE Constipation is defined as having less than three bowel movements per week. Even if you’re more regular, hard stools are problematic. The longer food takes to traverse your large intestine, the firmer…
DetailsDistinguishing between common morning sickness and hyperemesis gravidarum Pregnancy is a life-changing event like none other. Some women pass the nine months with relative ease and hardly a symptom in sight. More often, however, at least one of the tell-tale symptoms of pregnancy captures the attention of an expectant mom during some or all of…
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