Hemorrhoids are remarkably common — nearly three-quarters of adults will deal with them at some point — yet they’re a condition many people are reluctant to talk about with their doctor. The result? Unnecessary discomfort and, occasionally, delayed diagnosis of...

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is now the most common liver condition in the United States, affecting an estimated 80 to 100 million Americans — and many of them have no ideaDoctors recently gave this condition a new name — MASLD (metabolic...

If fear of the prep is what’s kept you from scheduling a colonoscopy, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common reasons patients delay this life-saving procedure. But here’s what we tell our patients: the prep has gotten dramatically better, and the peace of mind...

IBS stands for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. It's one of the most common digestive conditions in the world, affecting 10–20% of adults. Despite how uncomfortable it can be, IBS does not damage your intestines or cause permanent harm to your body. Doctors call it a...

These three terms get used interchangeably all the time, but they actually mean different things. Think of them as a ladder — each one building on the last. Acid reflux is what's actually happening in your body. Your stomach is connected to your esophagus (the tube...

Most digestive discomfort is temporary — a meal that didn't agree with you, a stressful week, or a minor bug. But some symptoms are your body's way of signaling that something more significant is happening. As a gastroenterologist, I see patients every week who waited...

If you recently celebrated your 45th birthday, there’s something on your healthcare to-do list that may has moved up. Updated guidelines from the American Cancer Society now recommend that colorectal cancer screening begin at age 45 for adults at average risk — five...