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Want me to review a different GI symptom for part 3? Drop it in the comments! Everyone’s digestive tract is different so there is variation between what is normal and not normal. If you are worried about a symptom even if it is “normal” talk to your healthcare provider. Video for educational purposes only. This does not constitute medical advice. Any symptoms should we discussed with your healthcare team.

Are your pooping habits normal?? Let me know what other poop symptoms I should review for part 2 #poop #isthisnormal #guthealth #gastroenterologist

#CologuardPartner Colorectal screening is recommended to start at age 45 for average risk individuals. Data shows that less than 20% of 45-49 years olds are up to date with CRC screening. This summer, make it a priority to complete your colorectal cancer screening. A Cologuard® test is intended to screen adults 45 and older at average risk or colorectal cancer. Do not use if you have had adenomas, have inflammatory bowel disease and certain hereditary syndromes, or a personal or family history o

Want me to review a different GI symptom for part 2? Drop it in the comments! Everyone’s digestive tract is different so there is variation between what is normal and not normal. If you are worried about a symptom even if it is “normal” talk to your healthcare provider. Video for educational purposes only. This does not constitute medical advice. Any symptoms should we discussed with your healthcare team.

Sharing my non-negotiables as a millenial gastroenterologist. What are your gut health non-negotiables?

Yes insurance should fully cover number 5 but the reality is that for many people they don’t! Which one of these don’t make your list? #guthealth #gastroenterology #colonoscopy

Gastroenterologist here for the questions you are too embarrassed to ask your own doctor although in my opinion no one should be embarrassed to talk about poop or guts #guthealth #poop

Did your doctor check for H Pylori? Testing can be done with a breath test, stool test or endoscopy with biopsies. Taking an acid blocking medication like a PPI can cause a false negative so guidelines recommend stopping your PPI before testing. Drop your H Pylori questions in the comments 👇 #stomachpain #hpylori #irondeficiency stitch with @Jez #greenscreenvideo #greenscreen

I keep seeing these Cyclospora “safety tips” online. Here’s what I’m sharing with my family and friends. Which one of these have you seen?

Fiber supplementation is one of the best ways to treat constipation but many people experience gas, bloating and constipation with fiber supplementation. Not drinking enough water is often the culprit #fiber #psyllium #constipation #gut #guthealth

Replying to @Cutie3.14 let me know in the comments what else you want to me to cover in this series (Inspo @Claire Edwards ) #gut #guthealth #gastroenterology #constipation #olipop #fiber #poppi #hemorrhoids #pooptok

Fatty liver affects one in four Americans and will soon become the number one reason for liver transplant #fattyliver #liver #liverhealth #livertransplant #liverhealth