Gastro Health - Alabama

09/10/2025

Gastro Health's Dr. Ronen Arai gave Everyday Health some tips for managing pain from Crohn's disease.

Crohn’s disease can cause various types of pain, including intestinal pain, joint pain, and eye pain.

09/04/2025

Does heartburn get worse as you get older? Gastro Health's Dr. Asma Khapra talked to Flow Space about the link between menopause and GERD.

Learn how menopause affects acid reflux, what symptoms to watch for and natural ways to manage GERD in midlife women.

08/29/2025

Our care centers will be closed Monday, Sept. 1 in observance of Labor Day. Have a safe and relaxing holiday weekend!

08/27/2025

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08/22/2025

Why are more young people getting diagnosed with colon cancer? The answer may surprise you.

New research reveals that updated colorectal cancer screening among younger Americans has led to significant increases in local-stage tumor detection and diagnoses.

08/22/2025

With colon cancer on the rise in young people, colon health is more important than ever. Gastro Health's Dr. Gina Wideroff gave The Healthy some tips for colon health.

These foods protect your gut—plus they're delicious and nutritious additions to your diet. Check out these foods that cleanse your colon.

08/15/2025

August is ! Gastroparesis, also known as delayed gastric emptying, is a condition in which the stomach muscles don't contract properly, slowing down or stopping the movement of food from the stomach into the small intestine.
Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, feeling full after eating only a small amount of food (early satiety), abdominal pain, bloating, and weight loss.
If you suspect you may be experiencing gastroparesis, a gastroenterologist may be able to help.
Article link 🔗 https://gastrohealth.com/conditions/gastroparesis

08/13/2025

Gastro Health's Dr. Ariel Sims gave Everyday Health some tips for getting relief from Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C).

These foods and pain remedies can help ease some of the cramping that comes from irritable bowel syndrome with constipation.

08/07/2025

Actor James Van Der Beek reveals the minor colorectal cancer symptom he dismissed before his diagnosis. Please talk to your doctor about any concerns.

“There wasn’t any red flag or something glaring,” the 48-year-old star said this week.

07/25/2025

Colon cancer is on the rise in young people. Symptoms can vary greatly. If you have any concerns, please talk to your doctor.

The young bride had to postpone her wedding after her diagnosis. She's part of a "significant rise" in people in their 20s, 30s and 40s being diagnosed with colon cancer.

07/22/2025

Gastro Health's Dr. Kenneth Josovitz talked to BuzzFeed about what foods and drinks may be contributing to your constipation. 🔗 Article link:
https://www.buzzfeed.com/kelseyborresen/constipation-foods-drinks-sc?

07/21/2025

Gastrointestinal cancers (including colorectal cancer) are the fastest-growing cancer type in younger adults. Please talk to your doctor about any concerns.

Some researchers suspect the trend has to do with obesity and diet. Others point to changes in the gut microbiome.