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Hello again. Today’s topic is a term I’m sure you have heard at one time or another, diverticulitis. But what the heck is it? “Some kind of bowel thing, right?” Well, sure, but can you be more specific? “It’s when the pockets in your intestine get inflamed.” Ahh, now we’re getting somewhere! Did you ever…

Hi everyone, Dr K here, back from a long summer holiday. Today we’re going to discuss a much misunderstood organ, the mysterious liver. Just what does the liver do, Doc? How much booze is too much? I heard Tylenol is bad for your liver, is that true? How do you get hepatitis? I’m hearing an…

Something different For those of you expecting another scintillating blog on digestive issues, today is a bit of a changeup. April 25th is Parental Alienation Awareness Day. First observed in 2005, this global event was initiated to spread the word about parental alienation (PA) and the effect it has on both children and their alienated…

Blue Cubbie Blue, Dodger Blue, Go Blue! Blue stands for a lot of things. Blue also stands for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, March. First designated by President Clinton in 2000, this month has become as annual renewal of focus and energy on spreading the word and getting more people screened. “Oh no”, I hear you…

Hey everybody, I’m back. We’re going to switch gears and talk about gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). If you think IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) is common, GERD may be even more ubiquitous, affecting roughly 1 in 5 people. These are the questions people are asking. This is why you turn to Dr K for answers. You…

Happy New Year! Hope everyone had a fun and safe holiday season. Last time we talked about what irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is and maybe what causes it. A quick review. The technical definition of IBS is abdominal pain (which can be bloating, cramping or generalized discomfort) that is directly related to your bowel movements…

Welcome back! Last time we talked about the process of evaluating GI symptoms in general. Now let’s get into some specific problems. Like, exactly what the heck is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? For one thing, IBS is a syndrome and thus different from a disease. A syndrome is a group of symptoms that may or…