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Do you often experience a burning sensation near your heart accompanied by a sour taste in your mouth? These two symptoms are markers of heartburn, a condition that presents itself in nearly one-third of Americans every week.  After you ingest, chew, and swallow your food, it travels through your esophagus, which is a tube that connects to […]

An endoscopy is a minimally invasive test that makes use of a camera to look inside the digestive system for disease. It can detect ulcers, polyps, inflammation, and tumors.  Our specialists at Digestive Disease Consultants of Orange County offer two types of endoscopy: capsule endoscopy and upper endoscopy. Capsule endoscopy can detect issues in the middle part of the

Hemorrhoids (also known as piles) are very common, especially as you get older. They tend to be more common in men and women over the age of 50, but anyone can get them. There are different types of hemorrhoids, and while they can clear up on their own, some people do require medical treatment for their hemorrhoids.

The Trio-Smart Breath Test should only be performed if it has been more than 2 weeks since: Trio Smart Kit Instructions Stop taking: Diet Prep Please note that the diet prep is restrictive. Be sure to drink plenty of water and keep busy. Day before the test: Avoid fermentable foods such as complex carbohydrates on the

The term microbiome refers to the world of trillions of bacteria (among other creatures) that inhabit our bodies. The microbiome is as individualized as a fingerprint – unique to you. The bacteria predominantly reside in your colon (AKA large intestine). However, there was a time that you did not have a microbiome; you were a clean slate.

When you’re going about your day and you get that all-too-familiar sensation of discomfort or pain in your abdomen, it can be incredibly disruptive. Almost everyone has experienced uncomfortable stomach aches or digestion problems at some point. Abdominal pain is common and stems from a number of issues, but that doesn’t mean abdominal pain should stop

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Among American adult men and women, colon cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths. Therefore, learning more about colorectal cancer and how to prevent it is wise.  The experienced gastroenterologists at Digestive Disease Consultants of Orange County want everyone to be aware of the symptoms and risks for colorectal cancer, and how

Diarrhea is not a disease; it’s a by-product of some other condition that produces loose, watery stools with associated cramping and discomfort. The trick when diagnosing diarrhea is to find the underlying cause of this symptom, of which there can be many — everything from a mild “stomach flu” to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to

We want to begin this discussion by making one thing clear — fecal incontinence is more common than you might think. While this frustrating and embarrassing condition can make you feel isolated, up to 15% of people in the United States report fecal incontinence, and this number increases with age.  The other point we want to make

Heartburn has ruined many days, caused sleepless nights, and thwarted the best-made holiday plans. No matter what you celebrate, don’t let heartburn stop you from enjoying your family traditions or spending time with friends. Our specialists at Digestive Disease Consultants of Orange County in Irvine, Huntington Beach, Tustin, and Foothill Ranch, California, can help. We offer these tips