What is an anal fissure?
An anal fissure is a tear in the lining of the lower rectum (anus) that causes pain during bowel movements. It is a common condition. Anal fissures do not lead to more serious conditions such...
"2 IN 3 PEOPLE SUFFERING WITH HEMORRHOIDS
NEVER SEEK TREATMENT."
Welcome friends!
I am Dr. Meah, and today, I really want to discuss the big elephant in the room and probably one of the most common GI issues known by the public; Hemorrhoids....
What are colon polyps?
A polyp is extra tissue that grows inside your body. Colon polyps grow in the large intestine. The large intestine, also called the colon, is part of your digestive system. It's a long, hollow tube at the end of...
What is diarrhea?
Diarrhea is loose, watery stools. A person with diarrhea typically passes stool more than three times a day. People with diarrhea may pass more than a quart of stool a day. Acute diarrhea is a common problem...
Who gets constipated?
Constipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints in the United States. More than 4 million Americans have frequent constipation, accounting for 2.5 million physician visits a year. Those reporting constipation most often are women and...
What is diverticulitis?
Diverticulitis develops from a condition called diverticulosis. If you're older than age 40, it's common for you to have diverticulosis - small, bulging pouches (diverticula) in your digestive tract. In the United States, more than 50 percent...
"More adults and children in the U.S. have IBD than multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease or blood cancers."
- ccfa.org
Hello Friends, I'm Dr. Meah, and with this post I really feel the need to address one of the more common...
What is ulcerative colitis?
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory condition of the digestive tract. It's a form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease that involves inflammation of the inner lining of the colon and rectum. People with this condition alternate between...
You could qualify for a FREE* screening
* "Free" screenings available to patients with Texas Based insurance. Your insurance will be billed for this procedure, however, you will not be required to pay for the procedure to take place. *
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What is bacterial overgrowth?
Small-bowel bacterial overgrowth can occur from alterations in intestinal anatomy or GI motility, or lack of gastric acid secretion. This condition can lead to vitamin deficiencies, fat malabsorption, and malnutrition. Diagnosis is by breath test or...
