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By Christopher S. Cutler, M.D. The American Cancer Society estimates that 40,000 Americans will be diagnosed with liver cancer this year, and 28,000 will die from this disease. But routine screening of the general population is not recommended. So who should be screened? The following people should be screened for liver cancer: All people with […]
Read moreBy Dr. Steven G. Desautels Dysphagia refers to difficulty swallowing. Dysphagia can be subdivided into: oropharyngeal dysphagia and esophageal dysphagia. Oropharyngeal dysphagia is characterized by difficulty initiating a swallow, transferring the food bolus or liquid into the esophagus, and/or the association of coughing and choking during attempted meal consumption. Many disorders cause oropharyngeal dysphagia (see […]
Read moreThanksgiving is just around the corner, which means comfort food and delicious treats. Living with IBD and eating some of these Thanksgiving foods could upset your symptoms, however, we have some yummy solutions. Here are two IBD-friendly Thanksgiving recipes that everyone at the table will surely love! Herb Roasted Turkey Breast Ingredients 1 whole bone-in […]
Read moreBy Dr. J. David Schmidt Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is an allergic condition of the esophagus that affects both children and adults. Initially described in the 1960 and 1970s, the incidence rate has increased dramatically. Regional variations across the United States and globally show a higher prevalence of EoE in cold and arid climates compared to […]
Read more“Clean eating” is a popular trend in food preparation and consumption. What it really means is choosing foods that are as close to their natural state as possible (meaning without added chemicals, salt and sugars where possible). If you’re having digestive issues, particularly after eating certain foods, it’s worth considering a month or more of […]
Read moreBy R. Kyle Barnett, MD What is GERD? Frequent heartburn may mean you have Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), a condition that lead to serious health problems. It is estimated that 40 percent of Americans are impacted by GERD. Symptoms of GERD may include heartburn, regurgitation, chronic cough, hoarseness, sore throat, chest pain, belching, asthma, and […]
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