Brian Dooreck MD
Treating Heartburn and GERD
What is GERD? Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxes or does not close properly,...
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20224 min read
Are Proton Pump Inhibitors PPIs Safe?
What are some of the latest proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and long-term safety facts? A recent, large placebo-controlled trial of 17,598...
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read
Dealing with Bloating and Gas
Everyone has gas. Burping or passing gas through the rectum is expected, but because it is embarrassing to burp or pass gas, many people...
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read
Prevention, Detection, and Treatment of Colorectal Cancer
Why all the new news? We have been seeing it in the media. Reading the posts. The articles. As a gastroenterologist in clinical...
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20222 min read
Basics on Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)? Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic disorder that causes constant digestive tract...
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read
Treating and Living with Crohn's Disease
Half a million people in the US have Crohn's Disease. Crohn's disease is a chronic condition that causes severe inflammation and scarring...
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read
Your Gut Health and Your Brain 🧠
Your gut and brain are directly connected to each other and can influence how the other operates. The vagus nerve primarily connects the...
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read
Hemorrhoids—Ouch!
What are hemorrhoids? The term hemorrhoids refer to a condition in which the veins around the anus or lower rectum are swollen and...
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20224 min read
Thoughts on Bacon, Processed Meats from a Gastroenterologist 🥼
I grew up in the 1970s and 1980s without meat, fish, or poultry. My parents made that decision for us. "I hope to add real value to...
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read
The Big "F" Word: "Fatigue"
What is chronic fatigue? Certainly, we've all felt tired at some point in our lives. However, there is a difference between being...
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20225 min read
Liver Health and COVID-19
Nutrition so important for liver health, so what should you eat to ensure that your liver can function normally? If you’re a liver...
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read
Calming Ulcerative Colitis with Fiber
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic autoimmune disorder affecting many people. Most people with IBD are diagnosed in their 20s...
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read
Processed Meats and a Higher Risk of Colorectal Cancer
The World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) categorized processed meat as a carcinogen. Studies...
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read
For "Gut’s" Sake: My Gut, My Brain, My Stress!
In the U.S., high levels of stress have long been a problem. U.S statistics show (The American Institute of Stress, 2019): 77% of people...
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read
Do I Need a Colon Cleanser?
What is Colon Cleansing? During a colon cleanse, large amounts of water—sometimes as much as 16 gallons (about 60 liters)—are flushed...
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20224 min read
What are Hemorrhoids?
If you have ever experienced a sharp, pinching, prickly sensation around your anus followed by temporary or persistent discomfort, pain,...
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read
What Colorectal Cancer Resources are Available to Me?
💙💙💙 Share this with your Gastroenterologist 🥼 to help patients at the “time of diagnosis.” Colorectal Cancer Provider Outreach Program.
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read
Heartburn, GERD, Acid Reflux—What is this?
What is GERD? Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxes or does not close properly,...
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20224 min read
What is Peptic Ulcer Disease?
What is peptic ulcer disease? Peptic ulcer disease refers to painful sores in the stomach lining or the duodenum, the first portion of...
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20222 min read
The Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act 💙
The President recently signed the Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act (also known as the Medicare Loophole Bill) into...
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