Feb 28, 2023

How do you know if the pain in your chest is due to heartburn or a more serious cause like a heart attack? In this episode, Dr. Afrin N. Kamal, a gastroenterologist with Stanford Medicine joins us to explain the signs and symptoms that patients should be aware of for both conditions, the differences between them and...

Feb 21, 2023

Some people with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis can also  experience symptoms common in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) like gas, bloating, constipation, or abdominal pain. This episode aims to help patients understand the overlap between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and IBS from both physician and patient...

Feb 14, 2023

Are you curious about the role of genetic testing in identifying your risk for hereditary GI cancers, including colorectal cancer?  This episode features world renowned genetic counselor, Heather Hampel, who shares her expertise on hereditary cancer syndromes and how early detection may save your life. Then, we...

Feb 7, 2023

Open communication between patients and their health care providers is vital for accurate and timely diagnosis and treatment, especially for GI conditions like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or IBS with Constipation (IBS-C), which often present with multiple symptoms and are impacted by lifestyle factors like diet and...