What does your gastro health say about you?

by Michigan Gastro | Oct 4, 2022 | Digestive Care, Featured

Maintaining the health of your gastrointestinal tract is very important. Your digestive tract is responsible for processing and breaking down the majority of the food and water that enters and exits through your body. It’s the basis of your overall health. When the...

Increased parenchymal echogenicity at last ultrasound: What does it mean?

by Michigan Gastro | Sep 2, 2022 | Endoscopy, Featured

When your doctor sends you to get an ultrasound of your liver, they are checking for red flags to make sure that nothing is wrong with your liver. What kinds of red flags? Well, using an ultrasound, your doctor can look for cysts in your liver that may be causing you...

Can ulcers affect bowel movements?

by Michigan Gastro | Jun 15, 2022 | Featured, Ulcer

An ulcer is a sore that can develop in a few different areas inside the body. Most ulcers occur in the esophagus, the stomach and even in some cases the intestines. They happen when the acid from your stomach deteriorates the lining in any of these areas. Peptic...

Does an endoscopy diagnose celiac disease?

by Michigan Gastro | Jun 9, 2022 | Celiac Disease, Featured

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that causes a reaction to gluten. It often involves inflammation of the intestinal lining, bloating and diarrhea. It can also prevent the proper absorption of nutrients into the body. If your doctor suspects you have celiac...

Symptom check: Is my pancreas inflamed?

by Michigan Gastro | Jun 7, 2022 | Featured, Pancreatic Health

Three benefits of visiting a digestive health clinic

by Michigan Gastro | Jun 6, 2022 | Digestive Care, Featured

Healthy gut, healthy butt: Three benefits of visiting a digestive health clinic   When was the last time you thought about your gut health? You may be surprised to learn that your gut is more than just your stomach and your intestines. The health of your gut has...