When you eat foods that are contaminated with bacteria or their toxins or pathogens like parasites and viruses, you often develop a foodborne illness. You may just have an upset stomach or it may be more serious and you could suffer with diarrhea, fever, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and dehydration. Most foodborne illnesses go undiagnosed and…
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When you’ve got an inflamed colon, you want to do your absolute best to avoid foods that will irritate your system. Whatever the cause, you want to eat easily digestible foods that will limit bowel movements to promote healing. However, it can hard to know what can make your colon worse off. Even some foods…
DetailsWhile it is normal to experience some Gastro-esophageal Reflux (GER), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is something that needs to be addressed. GER is normal and occurs during and immediately after meals in infants, children, and adults. It is when the contents of the stomach wash up from the stomach into the esophagus and possibly even…
DetailsDiverticulitis occurs when the bulging sacs from inside the wall of the colon or large intestine become inflamed or infected. Diverticula are pouches that develop when pressure increases against the inside walls of the colon and pushes outward. They are most common in the colon and large intestine but can also be found anywhere in…
DetailsOrbera and ReShape gastric balloon procedures are effective weight loss programs designed to help patients lose weight and keep the weight off by living a healthier lifestyle. Both of these procedures are non-surgical and offer very similar results in weight loss, but are there any differences? Dr. Tabib, gastroenterologist Los Angeles, performs gastric balloon procedures…
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