Cincinnati GI News/Blog

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 […]

For the 3 million people who have irritable 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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Many hear “colonoscopy” and think only about the prep. But do you know what happens before, during, and after a colonoscopy procedure? Find out here. It’s not your grandparents’ colonoscopy anymore. Heck, it’s not even the colonoscopy you might have had 10 years ago. We’re […]

A successful colonoscopy cleanse takes a certain diet. This blog explains which foods to eat in the days leading up to a colonoscopy, and immediately afterward. On any given day, more than 40,000 people go through a colonoscopy cleanse – that day-long period of fasting […]

So, you’ve been diagnosed with hemorrhoids, and your doctor advises rubber band ligation. What next? We will answer your questions about hemorrhoid banding here. By: Gregory M Lam, DO There’s a reason rubber band ligation is one of the most commonly used and effective procedures […]

Many of us might overindulge during the holidays, but persistent stomach pain after eating can warn of a gastrointestinal illness. Here’s how to tell. On average, 34% of Americans suffer stomach pain after eating during the holidays, thanks to enjoying too many rich foods and […]

At least 20% of adults have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). In this blog, we explain why diagnosing GERD is important and how it determines better treatment. People understand that what they eat and drink can trigger heartburn or acid reflux flare-ups and discomfort. What some […]