Is Your Persistent Stomach Pain an Ulcer?
Peptic ulcers can lead to severe complications if not treated.
Category: Gastroenterology
What to Know if You Need an ERCP Procedure
An ERCP procedure is a nonsurgical approach to treating specific upper GI problems.
Zantac Pulled Off Shelves: What You Need to Know
Here’s what to do now that Zantac was removed from local pharmacies.
Do You Need Liver Cleanse Supplements?
A gastroenterologist explains the science behind so-called detox products.
5 Steps to a Healthy Liver
Liver disease is a growing problem in the United States, but you can keep your liver healthy by following a few simple steps.
Gastroenterology, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Hepatology, Liver Health
Are Fecal Transplants the Answer to Devastating Diarrhea?
For patients with recurrent C. diff colitis, a stool transplant can offer much-needed relief.
Relief from the Symptoms of Crohn’s Disease, Through Surgery
The newly offered Kono-S procedure can reduce the chances of further operations.
The Connection Between Your Brain and Your Gut
Think your brain and belly don’t talk to each other? Think again.
Food Allergy or Food Intolerance?
If you feel ill whenever you eat a certain food, several things could be happening.
8 Reasons to Get a Colonoscopy (It’s Really Not a Big Deal)
A colonoscopy isn’t a big deal, but colon cancer is—so schedule your screening already.
Your Burning Chest: How to Stop Acid Reflux and GERD
Learn what causes your stomach acid to bubble up into your esophagus—and what to do about it.
Esophageal Condition on the Rise, May Be Connected to Food Allergies
Patients with trouble swallowing may have eosinophilic esophagitis, which can be treated at UNC Health Care.