If You Have NASH, is Bariatric Surgery for You?
NASH is a more severe form of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Patients with NASH may wonder if bariatric surgery can help them.
Dr. Asma Khapra is a board certified physician in Gastroenterology and Partner at GastroHealth, Virginia Division.
Dr. Kevin Tin is Triple board certified in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, and Obesity Medicine.
Dr. Nathan Merriman is a board certified Gastroenterology Physician based in Utah.
Dr. Omid Shaye is a board certified gastroenteroligst and Co-Director of Gastroenterology Associates of Beverly Hills.
What will happen during your first visit to a Gastroenterologist, aka GI doctor, and how should you prepare for your appointment?
Let’s dispel some of the most common myths about gastrointestinal conditions like GERD, IBS and celiac disease, as well as general digestive health.
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People with IBS may find that a particular diet grants them symptom relief and better quality of life. Here are some of the best IBS diets.
Gluten intolerance and celiac disease have similar symptoms, but both are very different. Let’s break down the differences between the two diseases.
Your diet can greatly influence your risk of developing colorectal cancer. What are some foods to avoid, and what foods should you be eating?
Apple cider vinegar is used to treat include heartburn and weight gain. Let’s see if the remedy holds up when examined under a scientific light.
Around two-thirds of the world’s adults have lactose intolerance symptoms. So what are the signs and symptoms of lactose intolerance?
Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding means that bleeding is occurring somewhere along the route food takes through your body, and it is never a good thing.
If you’ve ever eaten a large meal and felt sick after, you’ve probably experienced indigestion. What are the symptoms of indigestion, and what causes it?
You may want to try some home remedies for heartburn. They can not only help you when you eat and drink, but for the rest of the day as well.
While symptoms of the condition can be debilitating, Crohn's disease can be manageable long term with the various treatment options that are available.
Good news first: traveler’s diarrhea is not the end of the world, or even your vacation. Here are some ways to prevent and treat this unpleasant condition.
Digestive enzymes are enzymes in the body that play a role in breaking down food. Could they play a role in promoting weight loss as well?
So if you’re scheduled for a colonoscopy procedure, what do you need to do to prepare? Here’s a brief guide that’s all about colonoscopies.
If you've been suffering from stomach problems, know that numerous nonsurgical options are available to diagnose and treat whatever is causing them.
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the US. Let's find out why colon cancer screening is so important.