A Gastroenterologist is a physician with dedicated training management of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver. What is Gastroenterology? Gastroenterology is the study of the normal function and diseases of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and liver. It involves a detailed understanding of the normal action (physiology)Read More
The connection between your gut and body is getting A LOT of attention from researchers as we are seeing MORE and MORE digestive issues that prove that many illnesses begin in the gut. So what can we do to help and support this amazing system we have? Respect that it’s a HARD worker and fuelRead More
It’s hard not to think of Elvis and the song “Viva Las Vegas” when talking about the vagus nerve. You can think of the vagus nerve as the “Strip”, a road that connects the brain to digestive system. So needless to say, the vagus nerve and digestion are intimately connected. You may be able toRead More
You’ve probably heard of hemorrhoids, also called piles. They are inflamed veins that cause lumps around your anus, and they can be quite painful. You also may or may not be aware of all of the hemorrhoid treatments available. Let’s take a look. Hemorrhoids can be internal or external, and it’s possible to have bothRead More
What is a thrombosed hemorrhoid? Hemorrhoids are enlarged vascular tissue in your lower rectum and anus. That’s the opening at the end of your large intestine through which stool leaves your body. Everyone has hemorrhoids. They don’t cause problems unless they swell up, however. Swollen hemorrhoids can cause itching and pain around your anus thatRead More
Internal and external hemorrhoids Hemorrhoids are enlarged swollen veins in the anus and rectum. They’re also called piles. They can be painful and, fortunately, there are hemorrhoid treatments. There are two main types of hemorrhoids: Internal hemorrhoids are inside the rectum and may not be visible. External hemorrhoids are located under the skin around the anus, outsideRead More
What is Hiatal Hernia? Any time an internal body part pushes into an area where it doesn’t belong, it’s called a hernia. The hiatus is an opening in the diaphragm — the muscular wall separating the chest cavity from the abdomen. In a hiatal hernia (also called hiatus hernia) the stomach bulges up into theRead More
Control portion size. Learn healthy habits. See real results. The ORBERA® Gastric Balloon is a weight loss solution designed to help with portion control and ultimately improve weight loss. ORBERA® is a durable gastric balloon made out of soft silicone. While it is temporarily in your stomach for six months it encourages your body toRead More
Any time an internal body part pushes into an area where it doesn’t belong, it’s called a hernia. The hiatus is an opening in the diaphragm — the muscular wall separating the chest cavity from the abdomen. In a hiatal hernia (also called hiatus hernia) the stomach bulges up into the chest through that opening.Read More
When’s the best time to get a colon cancer screening? And is it really necessary? (Spoiler alert: Yes!) Johns Hopkins gastroenterologist Francis Giardiello, M.D. , answers patients’ most common questions about colon cancer screening. How do I know which colon cancer screening is right for me? There’s an array of screening options available. These include: Colonoscopy :Read More
Gastro SB Clinic offers comprehensive treatment for a wide range of gastrointestinal and nutritional conditions.
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