Gas, bloating, and flatulence are common complaints addressed by gastroenterologists. Palaniappan Manickam, MD, explains that excessive gas can stem from swallowed air, bacterial imbalances in the gut, or…
Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S., but early detection saves lives. This video explains how colon cancer starts as slow-growing polyps…
The digestive process begins with a bite of food, traveling through the esophagus via peristalsis to the stomach, where powerful acids and enzymes break it down. Nutrients are…
University Gastroenterology’s Virginia Pierce, MS, FNP, explains that a capsule endoscopy is used to examine the small intestine, an area not reachable by traditional upper endoscopy or colonoscopy.…
In this medical training video, Elena Zanchini, MD, guides viewers through a comprehensive review of gastrointestinal and hepatological issues, focusing on diagnosing conditions such as infectious diarrhea and…
Robotic surgery represents the latest advancement in minimally invasive surgery, utilizing small incisions for procedures that once required large abdominal or thoracic openings. This technique offers the same…
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the colon. It causes ulcers, or open sores, in the colon’s lining, leading to symptoms like diarrhea, bleeding,…
A consultant surgical gastroenterologist at Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur Road, provides an overview of the surgical gastroenterology department. He discusses advanced laparoscopic procedures for liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and GI…
Join Elisa K. Boden, MD, Ryan Ungaro, MD, and patient advocate Nathan Marohn in this insightful social media event, “The Intersection of Histologic, Endoscopic, and Symptomatic Remission in…
