8 Digestive Symptoms Adults Over 45 in Houston Should Never Ignore
Your gut is usually pretty good at communicating. The problem is that most of us have gotten good at ignoring it. We chalk up the bloating to “something I ate.” We rationalize the change in bowel habits as stress. We assume the occasional blood is hemorrhoids. And for a while, some of those explanations are […]
Difficulty Swallowing, Nausea, or Stomach Pain? Upper Endoscopy Can Find the Answer Near Lake Jackson
There’s a category of symptoms that’s easy to rationalize away — a little trouble swallowing solid food, nausea that shows up without a clear reason, or a persistent dull ache in the upper abdomen. You figure it’s stress. Or something you ate. Or just “getting older.” But when these symptoms keep coming back — or […]
What Is an Upper Endoscopy and Why Your GI Doctor in Houston Might Recommend One
Your Houston gastroenterologist just recommended an upper endoscopy. You’ve heard the word “endoscopy” before — maybe in connection with colonoscopy — but this is different, and you’re not exactly sure what it involves. Here’s a clear, straightforward explanation of what an upper endoscopy is, why it gets recommended, and what the experience looks like from […]
What to Expect Before, During, and After Your Colonoscopy — A Patient Guide from Your GI Center
The preparation is what keeps most people from scheduling a colonoscopy in Houston. But if you ask anyone who’s been through it, they’ll say the same thing: it wasn’t nearly as bad as they expected. That gap between what people dread and what actually happens is the whole reason for this guide. 2–3 Days Before […]
Colonoscopy at 45: What South Houston, Pearland & Lake Jackson Adults Need to Know
You just turned 45. Maybe your primary care doctor brought it up at your last annual visit. Maybe a friend mentioned they’d recently had one. Either way, you’re wondering: do I actually need a colonoscopy in Houston now? The short answer is yes — and the reason matters. 45 New recommended screening age for average-risk […]
Physicians, Let Us Practice What We Preach
I have done my Colonoscopy, have you done yours? Many of my patient’s often wonder “is this procedure really painless? Do the doctor’s really understand what they are putting their patient’s through for these exams?” These images are actual images from my Colonoscopy! I went through the same preparations and the same processes as I […]
Colon Polyps
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 your digestive tract where your body makes and stores stool. Are polyps dangerous? Most polyps are […]
Diarrhea
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 that usually lasts 1 or 2 days and goes away on its own without special […]
Constipation
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 adults ages 65 and older. Pregnant women may have constipation, and it is a common […]
Diverticulitis/Diverticulosis
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 of people older than 60 have diverticula. Although diverticula can form anywhere, including in your […]
