Acid reflux – a backward flow of stomach acid into your esophagus – can put you at risk for esophageal cancer if not controlled. If acid reflux worsens or occurs two to three times each week, it can develop into gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), several precancerous conditions or even [...]
By Amy Tilara, MD One simple procedure may add years to your life. I recently performed a screening colonoscopy on a 51-year-old man who wasn’t experiencing any of the typical symptoms of colon cancer, but had been referred for the test by his primary care physician. I found [...]
By Amy Tilara, MD, and Kunal Gupta, MD, MBA As the medical field advances, our goal is to provide care that is more effective at diagnosing and treating problems, yet less invasive for patients. The growing field of interventional gastroenterology (GI) is one of the areas in which we’ve made major [...]
By Amy Tilara, MD People who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can sometimes develop a potentially dangerous condition called Barrett’s esophagus. Barrett’s esophagus causes the cells lining the esophagus to change into cells similar to those in the intestine. It’s the body’s reaction to long-term exposure to [...]
By Jared Gold, MD From the day we’re born, literally a few hours after the onset of life, bacteria begins to grow within our gut. Over time, this “flora” becomes more diverse, complex and immense. Soon, it becomes one of the most vital and powerful forces for defining [...]
By Kunal Gupta, MD, MBA When it comes to personal bowel habits, there’s really no such thing as “normal.” For one person, having a bowel movement once every few days might be normal. Another person may typically have three to four bowel movements a day. Within that range, [...]
By Vasudha Dhar, MD If you have ever seen an image of the gastrointestinal system, you know it’s a busy place. Looking at the miles of intestines squeezed in around the body’s vital organs, it’s understandable why we all experience stomach discomfort now and then. But many [...]
