Dr. Sameer Islam, MD

05/23/2026

Hemorrhoids keeping you up at night?
Pain in the bottom... literally.
Here are 3 things that may help
1. Take a warm sitz bath to help reduce pressure and irritation.
2. Use a barrier cream like Desitin for protection and comfort.
3. Stop just masking the problem - get evaluated and treated properly
In many cases, hemorrhoids can be treated with a quick, easy, minimally invasive procedure.
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806-696-4440

05/22/2026

“Feel like everything you eat goes right through you? 💩⚠️
Frequent diarrhea after eating isn’t always “normal.” It could be IBS, food intolerances, inflammation, gallbladder issues, infections, or other gut problems that need to be evaluated.

If you’re constantly rushing to the bathroom after meals, don’t ignore it — your gut may be trying to tell you something.

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05/22/2026

“What team would Dr. Islam suit up for if he made it to the NBA? 🏀👀 You might be surprised by his dream team pick! Drop your guess below before watching ⬇️

At Lubbock Gastroenterology we talk gut health… but sometimes we’ve gotta talk basketball too 😂 ”

05/21/2026

“Bow Tie Wednesday with Dr. Islam 🎀💙
Helping patients feel better one gut at a time here at Lubbock Gastroenterology! From colon cancer screening to bloating, reflux, constipation, and more — we’re here to help you take control of your gut health.

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📞 806-696-4440
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05/21/2026

“If hemorrhoids could talk… they’d probably say ‘PLEASE stop sitting on the toilet for 30 minutes!’ 😂🧻

We asked the staff what they think hemorrhoids would say — and let’s just say… your bathroom habits might be exposing you 👀

Bleeding, itching, pressure, pain, or discomfort down there? You don’t have to just deal with it. In many cases, hemorrhoids can be treated with a quick, easy, minimally invasive procedure.

📍Come see us at Lubbock Gastroenterology
📞 806-696-4440
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05/20/2026

Feeling bloated after eating? 👀
Some everyday foods could be triggering your gas, bloating, and stomach discomfort more than you realize. From dairy and carbonated drinks to beans and artificial sweeteners — your gut may be trying to tell you something.

If bloating is becoming frequent, severe, or affecting your daily life, it may be time to get evaluated.

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📞 806-696-4440
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05/20/2026

05/19/2026

Here’s When Hemorrhoids Actually Need Treatment

A lot of people ignore hemorrhoids for months — or even years — because they think they’ll just go away on their own.

But if you’re dealing with bleeding, pain, itching, swelling, or discomfort, it may be time to get evaluated.

The good news? Many hemorrhoids can be treated with quick, minimally invasive options without major surgery.

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📞 806-696-4440
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05/19/2026

🚨 Don’t miss Dr. Islam LIVE tomorrow at 7:30 PM CST!

Have questions about bloating, constipation, reflux, hemorrhoids, colonoscopy prep, gut health, or anything GI-related? Dr. Islam will be answering YOUR questions live on all platforms. Tune in and join the conversation! 👨‍⚕️🩺

📍 Lubbock Gastroenterology
📞 806-696-4440
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05/14/2026

Coffee used to help you go to the bathroom… but now it doesn’t? ☕️💩

A lot of people rely on coffee to “get things moving” — until one day it stops working.
So they drink more coffee… and end up even more frustrated.

The problem may not actually be the coffee. It could be:
• Constipation
• Slow gut motility
• Pelvic floor dysfunction
• Or something deeper going on in your digestive system

If coffee stopped working, it may be time to figure out the real cause instead of masking the problem.

📍Lubbock Gastroenterology
📞 806-696-4440
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