Almost everyone gets heartburn now and then, a spicy meal, too much coffee, eating too late and then lying down. It’s uncomfortable, but it passes. The harder question is what to do when it doesn’t pass, when it keeps coming…
If diet and exercise haven’t moved the needle the way you’d hoped, and your doctor has started using words like “bariatric” or “endoscopic weight loss,” you’re probably facing a decision that feels bigger than it should. Two paths tend to…
Someone’s told you to eat more fermented foods for your gut. Maybe a doctor, maybe a wellness account you follow, maybe just a friend who swears by their morning kefir. The advice is everywhere, but the specifics rarely are. Which…
It’s usually a big meal that gives it away. A plate of something rich and fatty, and an hour or two later, a pain in the upper right side of your abdomen that’s sharp enough to stop you mid-conversation. Some…
You’ve had a scratchy throat for months. Maybe a cough that won’t fully go away, or a voice that sounds a little rougher than it used to. You’ve been to a GP, maybe an ENT, tried allergy medication, cut out…
It usually starts a few hours after a meal you didn’t think twice about. A wave of nausea, then cramping, then you’re not sure if you should blame the takeout or something else entirely. Food poisoning has a way of…
There’s a particular kind of exhaustion that comes with GERD. You’ve cut the coffee, skipped the wine at dinner, and you’re still waking up with that burn in your throat. Most people who’ve lived with GERD for a while know…
There’s a particular kind of frustration that comes with being told your heartburn is “just heartburn” for the fifth year running. You’ve tried the antacids, cut out coffee, propped up your pillows, and you’re still waking up at 2am with…
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…
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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