GERD: Symptoms, Causes and Remedies

The symptoms can be abject misery: searing abdominal pain, debilitating stomach cramps, an excruciating, rising burn, acid-filled hiccups, tightened throat, constant sleep disturbance, and even the rare but terrifying bouts of choking from nighttime acid inhalation. Read More

Sphincterotomy for Anal Fissure

What are the other Names for the Procedure?

• Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy
• Sphincterotomy
• Surgery for Anal Fissure   Read  More

Overcoming Heartburn, Reflux, Ulcers, & Fatigue

According to the American College of Gastroenterology, 60 million Americans report having heartburn at least once a month, and some studies report that more than 15 million Americans have symptoms every day. Read More

What is an anal fissure?

An anal fissure is a tear in the lining of the lower rectum (anus) that causes pain during bowel movements. It is a common condition. Anal fissures do not lead to more serious conditions such as colon cancer. Read More

Upper GI Endoscopy and the Disappearing Barium Study III

Comparative Costs of Upper GI series and Endoscopy

A complete upper GI X-ray study with barium (esophagus, stomach, with “follow through” including upper intestine) costs $272; Medicare allows $155 in a relatively high cost region (Philadelphia and suburban area). Read More

Addressing Severe Fat Malabsorption and Gastroparesis - A case study

A friend of mine with CF who lives in South Africa has a history of severe  gastroparesis (delayed gastric emptying) and low stomach acid, which (alongside her Crohn's, CFRD, and removal of her terminal ileum, ascending colon, and gallbladder years ago) has caused her significant digestive distress and inability to digest anything other than her extremely regimented liquid diet. Read More

The Most Common Diabetes Complication Don't Know About Diabetic Gastroparesis

Since she was diagnosed with diabetes, you may have noticed that you have a problem with farmers, have gas and bloating? An annoying pain that can not in the upper abdomen, heartburn, or antacids that can not be identified to do? If you do, you are suffering from diabetic gastroparesis, the most common complication of diabetes that most diabetics do not know anything. Read More