Gastroenterology Associates of Southern California

What Is Achalasia?
posted: Mar. 10, 2021.

The esophagus is a tube that directs food from the throat to the stomach. Achalasia is a rare swallowing disorder that makes it more challenging for both foods and liquids Read more
Knowing the Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis
posted: Feb. 10, 2021.

Approximately 750,000 people in the US are living with ulcerative colitis. While relatively less common than other bowel diseases, you probably can’t go very long without seeing an ad for Read more
Can Your Diet Affect Your Stomach Health?
posted: Jan. 22, 2021.

If you have stomach cramps, a dull ache, sharp pain, or some other symptom, know that what you eat impacts your stomach health. At Gastroenterology Associates of Southern California in Read more
Finding Ways To Prevent Hemorrhoids
posted: Dec. 08, 2020.

Prone to hemorrhoids? Here are some ways to prevent flare-ups. Hemorrhoids are serious (and literal) pain in the butt. Of course, certain factors can predispose people to have hemorrhoids. If you’ve Read more
What Is C. Diff?
posted: Nov. 18, 2020.

Did you know that the gut houses about 100 trillion bacteria? Of course, these microbes can affect everything from your intestinal health to your immune system if something throws your Read more
Signs of a Stomach Ulcer
posted: Oct. 19, 2020.

Are you dealing with a burning pain in your stomach that is accompanied by bloating, lack of appetite, and heartburn? If so, you could be dealing with a peptic ulcer. Read more
Foods That Help Combat Heartburn
posted: Oct. 05, 2020.

Most of us have dealt with a bout of heartburn before; however, there are many Americans that deal with frequent heartburn that makes it difficult to enjoy mealtimes. Whether your Read more
Starting a Gluten-Friendly Diet
posted: Sep. 03, 2020.

Whether you’ve actually been diagnosed with Celiac disease or you just suspect that you may be dealing with gluten intolerance, there are many reasons why someone may switch to a Read more
Reasons You May Need a Colonoscopy
posted: Jul. 31, 2020.

Perhaps you’ve heard the news reports saying that everyone should get a colonoscopy after a certain age. Maybe you even remember when Katie Couric of the Today Show got a Read more
Dealing With Constipation
posted: Jun. 24, 2020.

Constipation is the source of plenty of jokes. However, if you deal with it--even occasionally--constipation isn't funny; you just want it resolved. Your gastroenterologist helps many patients with constipation, uncovering Read more
What Keeps Your Digestive System Healthy
posted: Jun. 16, 2020.

An upset stomach can throw your whole day into a loop. Whether you’ve got heartburn, gas, constipation, or bloating, it’s an uncomfortable feeling. A good healthy stomach means you’ll experience Read more