For the 20% of people with gastroesophageal reflux disease, the Thanksgiving meal is literally hard to digest. Here are menu items to be thankful for.Research shows that Americans consume more than 3,000 calories at the Thanksgiving table. As many as one in five of those people may feel those calories twice. That’s how much of the [...]
October 2026 This Thanksgiving Don’t Invite GERD: Here’s How It’s no surprise that GERD Awareness Week (November 22-28) falls during Thanksgiving. Between the turkey, mashed potatoes, rich side dishes and tempting desserts, it’s easy to overindulge. If you suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), your Thanksgiving feast can trigger some unwelcome symptoms. This holiday [...]
Your liver detoxifies blood, aids digestion, and supports your entire body. This blog explains your risks of liver disease and how to keep it healthy. By: Said I. Nabhan, MD Your liver is the quietest workhorse in your body. Unlike the heart and lungs, you never feel it doing its life-supporting job, yet your [...]
While its most classic symptom is gut pain, celiac disease also can disrupt mental, psychosocial, and nutritional health. Learn how to manage it here. When many people think of celiac disease, they tend to focus their attention on their “gut feelings.” But the gastrointestinal immune disorder’s ripple effect can also be felt in your [...]
If you find yourself full or in pain after eating just a few bites, you might have gastroparesis. This blog explains symptoms, risks, and diagnosis. Everybody eats. But for those who have gastroparesis, not everybody “stomachs” what they eat the same way. Gastroparesis, or delayed gastric emptying, is a medical condition in which food [...]
For the 3 million people who have inflammatory bowel disease, relief means just managing the painful symptoms. Breakthrough research could change that. By: T. Brooke Kenneda, M.D. An estimated one in 100 Americans suffer from the lifelong pain of inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD. If you’re lucky, you might be among those who respond to [...]
July 2026 Meet Dr. Brooke Kenneda We’re happy to announce that Dr. Brooke Kenneda will be joining us at our Anderson and Norwood locations on July 27. We’re so pleased she chose to join Cincinnati GI upon completing her fellowship training in gastroenterology at West Virginia University School of Medicine. She also served her [...]
Heat and dehydration can lead to flareups of gastroesophageal reflux disease and swallowing disorders. Learn the symptoms and prevention tips here. Some people have a hard time swallowing high summer temperatures. But some find they have a hard time swallowing because of high summer temperatures. If you are among them, it could be worsening [...]
Millions of Americans have liver disease, and those who do likely see a specialist called a hepatologist. Read here to learn if you should see one. By: Said Nabhan, MD When your tooth aches, you see a dentist. When your vision gets blurry, you visit an optometrist. And when you have trouble pooping, you [...]
Certain digestive health conditions are more common in women than men. This blog explains why, and which gut-disorder symptoms women should watch for. By: Brooke Kenneda, MD Men might have a few inches on women when measuring for average height, but when it comes to the length of the small intestine, women have more [...]
