If your doctor has just mentioned the words “endoscopic ultrasound” and moved on to scheduling before you could ask a single question, you’re not alone. Most patients hear about EUS for the first time the day it’s ordered, and the…
If you’ve ever finished a meal and felt heavy, gassy, or just off for the rest of the afternoon, there’s a decent chance your body struggled somewhere along the way to break that food down properly. That’s usually where digestive…
If you’ve been dealing with heartburn that just won’t quit, a weird squeezing feeling behind your breastbone, or that uncomfortable sensation of food getting “stuck” after meals, you might be living with a hiatal hernia without even knowing it. It’s one of those conditions that’s far…
Your Gut at 50: The Changes Nobody Warns You About You hit your 50s and something shifts. Not dramatically — not all at once. But gradually, the digestive system you’ve relied on for decades starts behaving a little differently. Foods…
Is Your Gut Trying to Tell You Something? You’ve probably had the experience: a big meal, a stressful week, or just a random Tuesday — and your stomach starts acting up. Bloating, cramping, a sudden urgent need for the bathroom,…
Why Most People Avoid This — And Why That’s a Mistake Let’sbe honest. Ifyou’vebeen putting off a colonoscopy because the idea makes you uncomfortable,you’renot alone.It’s one of the most commonly recommended — and most commonly avoided — procedures in gastroenterology.…
10 Foods That Are Secretly Wrecking Your Digestion You eat what you think is a pretty normal diet. Maybe even a healthy one. But your stomach has other opinions — the bloating, the discomfort, the unpredictable trips to the bathroom.…
You’ve made it through the day. Dinner is done, you’re finally relaxing on the couch, and then it starts — that uncomfortable bloating, the burning feeling creeping up your chest, the gurgling stomach that keeps you awake long after everyone…
You wake up with a bitter, metallic taste coating your mouth. Or maybe it hits you randomly throughout the day—that unpleasant, acrid flavor that won’t go away no matter how much you brush your teeth or rinse with mouthwash. You…
Constipation has become one of the most common digestive complaints of our time. If you’re struggling with irregular bowel movements, straining, or that uncomfortable bloated feeling, you’re far from alone. In 2026, we’re seeing constipation rates climb across all age…
Dr. Preetha Thomas is a specialist physician and medical gastroenterologist. She assists with diseases of the digestive organs, including the stomach, bowels, liver, and gallbladder. At this practice, we strive to provide comprehensive care for digestive diseases with compassion and integrity. Let us help you focus on rebuilding your gut health.
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