Calabasas Advanced Gastroenterology

Common Gastrointestinal Disorders and Their Treatments
posted: Feb. 09, 2023.

Your gastrointestinal system is important to your daily life and when you’re dealing with issues with it, it can really impact your ability to function on a daily basis. There Read more
The Benefits of Early Detection: How Colon Cancer Screening Can Save Lives
posted: Jan. 27, 2023.

Colon cancer screening is an important diagnostic tool that can save your life. It’s a simple test that can help diagnose colorectal cancer in its early stages when it is Read more
Are You Dealing With Loss of Appetite?
posted: Nov. 28, 2022.

You need to eat nutritious foods to stay healthy. Nutrients, vitamins, proteins, fats, and carbohydrates fuel your body, providing you with the energy you need to live. If you’ve ever Read more
Healthy Lifestyle With IBS
posted: Nov. 10, 2022.

Do you suffer from chronic stomach or abdominal pain? If so, you could have a treatable condition known as irritable bowel syndrome or IBS. Your gastroenterologist is an expert at Read more
Reasons You May Need an Endoscopy
posted: Oct. 18, 2022.

An endoscopy is a vital diagnostic procedure gastroenterologists use to diagnose and treat a wide variety of conditions affecting your upper digestive system. An endoscopy allows your gastroenterologist to view Read more
Why Is a Colonoscopy Recommended?
posted: Sep. 23, 2022.

Is it time for me to schedule a colonoscopy? According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the US. While we have seen a Read more
Benefits of Having a Gastroenterologist
posted: Sep. 09, 2022.

Your digestive system is important. It handles the food you eat, breaking down the food into energy for your body to use. Your digestive system also gets rid of the Read more
How Your Diet Affects Your Stomach Health
posted: Aug. 05, 2022.

When it comes to your diet—it’s important to trust your gut. Your gut microbiome is incredibly diverse, containing 50 trillion or more bacteria crucial for proper digestion. Not surprisingly, the rest Read more
When Should I Get a Colonoscopy?
posted: May 24, 2022.

Everyone can and will benefit from getting a colonoscopy during their lifetime. A colonoscopy is an important screening and diagnostic tool. Yet about one in three adults between 50 to 75 Read more
When to See Your Gastroenterologist
posted: Apr. 22, 2022.

Should you schedule an appointment with a gastroenterologist? A gastroenterologist is a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats conditions and disorders that impact the gastrointestinal tract including the liver, gallbladder and Read more
Help for Recurrent Heartburn
posted: Apr. 08, 2022.

If your heartburn keeps returning, it’s important to know what to do. You are getting ready to sit down to dinner and realize it’s taco night. While this would make most Read more
FAQs About Colostomy Bags
posted: Mar. 10, 2022.

When there is an injury or health problem that impacts the digestive tract and you’re unable to pass stool on your own you may need a colostomy bag. If you Read more
Understanding Gut Health
posted: Feb. 24, 2022.

There is more than meets the eye when it comes to our gut, and we are learning new things about it all the time. While a gastroenterologist can certainly help Read more
When Should I See a Doctor About Frequent Diarrhea?
posted: Feb. 02, 2022.

Diarrhea might not be something you want to talk about; however, it happens to everyone. Whether it’s a stomach bug, something you ate, or a more serious and underlying digestive Read more
What To Know About Colon and Rectal Polyps
posted: Jan. 26, 2022.

Has a gastroenterologist just found colon polyps during your routine colonoscopy? If so, you may be wondering what these masses are, why they occur, and if this could put you Read more
How To Treat Heartburn
posted: Dec. 20, 2021.

If you are like most adults, you have probably experienced heartburn, also known as acid reflux, at some point in your life. Depending on the severity of your symptoms or Read more