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  What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects at least 10-15% of adults and children worldwide. IBS is one of the most common issue GI Doctors come across too. Although the cause of IBS is still unknown, IBS can have a significant health care...

People who are constipated have fewer than 2-3 bowel movement a week. The texture of a constipated stool is hard and lumpy. Some patients also have hard touch of the abdomen. Constipation causes a sensation to have a bowel movement but is difficult to pass.  The longivity of being constipated...

Common signs if you have Acid reflux   When stomach acid comes into contact with vocal cords and throat, it can cause inflammation leading to symptoms such as: coughing, hoarseness, throat clearing, and the feeling that something is stuck in the throat. Heartburn that occurs more than twice a week...

  What is colon cancer? Colorectal cancer is cancer that starts in the colon or rectum. The colon and the rectum are parts of the large intestine, which is the lower part of the body’s digestive system. During digestion, food moves through the stomach and small intestine into the colon....

   What is the Low FODMAP Diet?   The low-FODMAP diet aims to reduce overall FODMAP intake. This is especially helpful in patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). FODMAPs are: Fermentable Oligosaccharides (eg. Fructans and Galactans) Disaccharides (eg. Lactose), Monosaccharides (eg. excess Fructose) and Polyols (eg. Sorbitol, Mannitol, Maltitol, Xylitol and...

According to the American Liver Association, approximately 30% of the US population have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). NAFLD is defined as accumulation of liver fat in people who drink little or no alcohol and is often associated with obesity.   The increasing prevalence of NAFLD Many people believe that...