Rectal bleeding is a concerning symptom that deserves a consultation with a specialist like Bharat Pothuri, MD, of GastroDoxs. It can be a sign of a relatively benign issue like hemorrhoids or of something far more serious, like colorectal cancer.
Abdominal pain is not something you should live with. You may notice it after eating or it may sit with you most of the day. Often, it's accompanied by nausea, vomiting, gas, and bloating.
As many as 20% of adults in the United States experiences symptoms of GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease. This chronic disorder affects your esophagus, a muscular tube that connects your throat to your stomach.
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) includes diseases like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. These conditions cause redness, swelling, and pain in your intestines.
Swallowing is an action you do so regularly, you don't even notice. But, if you have trouble with swallowing, a condition known as dysphagia, it can cause medical and psychological issues.
Acid reflux, commonly known as heartburn, causes a burning in your chest that often increases in intensity at night. You might also experience periodic symptoms like difficulty swallowing, a sensation of a lump in your throat.
When you notice blood in your stool, it can understandably raise your alarm bells. You can suspect the blood is coming from your rectum when you notice bright red or maroon blood in your stool, on a piece of toilet paper after you wipe.
Food intolerances are hard to track, but it's estimated that 2-20% of people suffer from them. Unlike an allergy, which involves a reaction from your immune system, intolerances involve the gastrointestinal tract.
A healthy digestive system ensures proper digestion and nutrient absorption. It also supports your immune system, mental health, and energy levels. At GastroDoxs, our gastroenterologist, Dr. Bharat Pothuri, wants to help you maintain a healthy gut.
The loose watery stools that define diarrhea can be concerning and uncomfortable. Usually, however, your case is acute and due to a minor, passing infection or something you ate or drank.
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