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

Restricting Fructose to Reduce Fatty Liver Disease

Researchers report that reducing dietary fructose decreases liver fat in children with obesity and metabolic syndrome. Read more in the AGA Journals blog. Read More

Understanding and Managing Neurogastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders

The Penn Neurogastroenterology and Motility Disorders Program was developed to apply clinical expertise, research, and technology to the diagnosis and management of esophageal, gastric and intestinal motility disorders, and their physical and psychological effects. Read More