Digestive Disorders Highlights

E.R. physician Dr. Travis Stork demonstrates how the anal sphincter interacts with the rectum and what happens when signals get crossed.

In this health video you will learn about the strain you put on your digestive system.

A link between eating processed meat, such as bacon or sausages, and pancreatic cancer has been suggested by researchers in Sweden.

Dr. Swanson discusses positive and negative affect of alcohol on Ulcerative Colitis.

Dr. Lisa Ganjhu explains what a colonoscopy is, how a gastroenterologist passes a colonoscope through your rectum to look into your colon for polyps or bleeding, and what you can expect from the procedure.

Normally, the diaphragm has an opening for the esophagus to pass through where it connects with the stomach. A hiatal hernia occurs when part of the stomach pushes upward through this small opening.

Dr. Lisa Ganjhu explains what gallstones are, what causes them and ways in which you can prevent them like maintaining weight, exercising, healthy diet and not over-eating.

In this video, Sarah Maamouri talks about the confusion leading up to her diagnosis of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, also known as GERD. When eating, she would quickly feel full and even nauseous. After wondering what was wrong for a month, she finally went to see a doctor. The doctors seemed to be at a loss; she was diagnosed with several different ailments, and nearly had unnecessary surgery.

Dr. Shyam Dahiya discusses if a patient’s medical insurance will cover bariatric revision surgery.

Dr. Mutlu advises what to do if you see blood in your stool.

Explains the role of foods and low-carb diets in connection to constipation.