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Navigating health concerns can be daunting, particularly involving your gastrointestinal (GI) tract. If you are preparing for your first visit to a GI doctor, you might have numerous questions and some apprehensions. At North Shore Gastroenterology, we understand these feelings and are committed to making your experience comfortable, informative, and healing. Here’s what to expect…
Heartburn can be described as a burning sensation in the chest. It also causes a sore throat, a sensation of something stuck in your throat, and a sour taste in the mouth. Symptoms of heartburn usually occur shortly after eating. What Causes Heartburn? What you eat or drink can trigger heartburn. Usually, a large meal…
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 1.3% of adults in the United States have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Crohn’s disease is an IBD that causes your digestive tract to become irritated and inflamed. When any part of this pathway gets irritated and swollen, your body’s ability to break down food…
Acid reflux is the backwash of stomach acid from the stomach to the esophagus. If this happens frequently, you may be experiencing a condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Those who suffer from acid reflux can manage the condition with methods such as medication and lifestyle changes. If these methods do not work, your doctor…
