Gastroenterology Blog
Hemorrhoids and Rectal Bleeding: What’s Normal and What’s Not
Rectal bleeding can happen with hemorrhoids, especially when internal hemorrhoids become irritated during a bowel movement. Small amounts of bright red blood on toilet paper or in the bowl can fit that pattern, but bleeding should not automatically be dismissed as...
Celiac Disease & Gluten Sensitivity: Fact vs. Fad
Understanding Celiac Disease & Gluten SensitivityGluten-Free Diets Require the Right ContextCeliac Disease Symptoms Can Extend Beyond DigestionGluten Sensitivity Is Not the Same as Celiac DiseaseCeliac Disease & Gluten Sensitivity Testing Requires CareWhy a...
Fatty Liver Disease: The Silent Condition on the Rise
Fatty Liver Disease Is Becoming More CommonCommon Risk Factors of Fatty Liver DiseaseUnderstanding Fatty Liver CausesThe Link Between Insulin Resistance and Fatty LiverSigns You Should Not IgnoreHow Fatty Liver Disease Is DiagnosedCan Lifestyle Changes Reverse Fat...
IBS vs IBD: Key Differences, Symptoms, and When to Seek Care
What Is the Difference Between IBS and IBD?Understanding Irritable Bowel SyndromeUnderstanding Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseWhy Are They Often Confused Between IBS and IBDA Quick ComparisonHow Doctors Reach a DiagnosisCauses of These Digestive ConditionsBest Treatment...
What to Expect During an Upper Endoscopy (EGD)
Why Your Doctor May Recommend an Upper EndoscopyPreparing for the ProcedureWhat Happens During the EGD Procedure?Diagnostic Endoscopy and Its Role in Digestive HealthWhat Can an Upper Digestive Tract Examination Detect?Is an Upper Endoscopy Used for Acid...
Bravo pH Probe Test Everything You Need to Know Before Your Appointment
Why Reflux Symptoms Sometimes Need More Than MedicationWhat Makes Wireless Esophageal Acid Monitoring Different?What to Expect During the Bravo pH Probe TestThe Capsule Is Placed During EndoscopyYou Continue Normal Daily ActivitiesMeals and Symptoms Are RecordedThe...
Why Bloating Will Go Away: Common Causes and When to See a GI Specialist
Why Bloating Will Not Go Away: Common Causes and When to See a GI Specialist Bloating happens to almost everyone. Maybe it’s after a large meal. Maybe it’s certain foods. But if your bloating feels constant, painful, or unpredictable, it may be more than just “normal...
Digestive Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore: When to See a Gastroenterologist
Digestive Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore: When to See a Gastroenterologist It’s easy to dismiss digestive issues. Maybe it’s “just something you ate.”Maybe it’s stress.Maybe it will go away on its own. But when symptoms persist, worsen, or interfere with daily life,...
Colonoscopy in Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati: Meet Dr. Kevin T. Litzenberg, M.D. at Tri-State Gastroenterology
Colonoscopy in Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati: Meet Dr. Kevin T. Litzenberg, M.D. at Tri-State Gastroenterology If you’ve been putting off a colonoscopy because of fear, cost concerns, or uncertainty about where to go, you’re not alone. Many adults in Northern...