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Frequent belching of air from the stomach, bloating after eating or even on an empty stomach, and frequent passage  of air from the rectum are signs of increased gas in the digestive tract. Gas is an inconvenient and unpleasant  condition that may even cause mild abdominal pain. On average, passage of gas in a normal […]

Gallstones consist of hardened fluid or mass that deposits within the gallbladder and can potentially block the bile ducts. Gallstones can range in size from a grain of sand to a golf ball! The gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ involved in bile production that helps digest fats. It resides under the liver and  is directly

The liver is one of the largest organs in the body and is located behind the ribs on the right upper side of the abdomen. The liver performs multiple vital roles for the body. Primary functions of the liver The liver has quite a heavy workload, including: Energy Storage: in the form of glucose along

The esophagus is a muscular tube that helps carry food from the mouth to the stomach. Esophagitis is an  inflammatory condition that develops in the esophagus, typically due to acid reflux. The esophagus connects to the  stomach via a sphincter called the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) that controls food movement from the  end of the

Colon Cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States, behind only lung cancer. Around 135,000 people are affected every year, causing more than 50,000 deaths annually1. However, if colon cancer is detected early, and preventive measures are taken, cancer can be cured and avoided. Even though it is prevailing at

The human colon is a reservoir for different bacteria. These bacteria make up the healthy natural flora that  synthesizes vitamin k and plays a role in maintaining the body’s normal physiology. These bacteria are essential for  good health. Naturally, these bacteria produce several gases, including oxygen, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and methane.  Nitrogen from the atmosphere

The liver is a large organ with several functions crucial to life. For instance, it synthesizes and secretes bile which  helps in the digestion of fats. It synthesizes and secretes clotting factors that maintain the normal clotting process.  It stores vitamins and minerals and detoxifies harmful substances that enter the body. It also eliminates nitrogenous 

Aspirin is an excellent analgesic widely used in the medical field. It is derived from the bark of the white willow tree. It also acts as an anticoagulant by inhibiting platelet activity (1). As a result, aspirin use can greatly reduce the risk of clot formation and thrombosis in blood vessels. Therefore, low dose aspirin

The gastrointestinal tract is a long tube where digestion takes place. From its startpoint at the mouth to where waste material such as feces is expelled from the body through the rectum, all occurs through this digestive process. Anal canal refers to the lower portion of rectum. There are various health conditions linked to this

We are excited to announce that Nashville Gastroenterology and Hepatology, P.C., Southern Endoscopy Center, and Quality Medical Research, PLLC are now a part of the Digestive and Liver Health Specialists, PLLC family! This office will serve as our Nashville location where we can see patients in the clinic, perform their procedures in the attached ambulatory