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Gallstones and Digestive Health: Symptoms, Risks, and Treatment Options
posted: Sep. 26, 2025.
Gallstones are hardened deposits that can form in the gallbladder, a small organ beneath the liver that stores bile. While they differ in size and number, gallstones can disrupt the Read more
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How to Reduce Bloating and Improve Gut Health
posted: May 14, 2025.
Bloating is one of the most common digestive complaints, often leaving you feeling uncomfortable, sluggish, and frustrated. While occasional bloating is completely normal, chronic bloating can signal underlying issues with Read more
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The Link Between Digestive Health and Mental Wellness
posted: Apr. 10, 2025.
You’ve probably heard the saying, “you are what you eat,” but recent research suggests that what you eat and how your digestive system processes it could also have a profound Read more
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How Gut Health Impacts Your Immune System
posted: Mar. 25, 2025.
When it comes to staying healthy, many people focus on diet, exercise, and sleep—but did you know that your gut health plays a critical role in supporting your immune system? Read more
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How Diet Adjustments Can Help Manage Digestive Issues
posted: Mar. 11, 2025.
Digestive issues, such as bloating, constipation, acid reflux, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), are common and can significantly impact one's quality of life. While medical intervention may sometimes be necessary, Read more
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The Importance of Fiber in Maintaining Digestive Health
posted: Feb. 19, 2025.
A well-balanced diet plays a crucial role in digestive health, and fiber is one of the most essential nutrients for keeping the digestive system functioning properly. It supports regular bowel Read more
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Understanding Stomach Pain: Is It a Sign of a Serious Health Issue?
posted: Feb. 03, 2025.
Everyone suffers from stomach pain occasionally. If you are experiencing stomach pain frequently, it could be a sign of a serious health issue. Your gastroenterologist can tell you more. Dr. Read more
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Managing Your Acid Reflux
posted: Nov. 19, 2024.
Effective Strategies to Manage Acid Reflux If acid reflux disrupts your meals, Dr. Parviz Gholami at Calabasas Advanced Gastroenterology in Calabasas, CA, offers guidance and treatment options to help you control Read more
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The Importance of Colon Cancer Screening: A Guide to Colonoscopies
posted: Jul. 15, 2024.
Colon cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide, but early detection through regular screening can significantly reduce the risk. Colonoscopies are the gold standard for colon Read more
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Common Gastrointestinal Disorders and Their Treatments
posted: Feb. 09, 2023.
Your gastrointestinal system is important to your daily life and when you’re dealing with issues with it, it can really impact your ability to function on a daily basis. There Read more
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The Benefits of Early Detection: How Colon Cancer Screening Can Save Lives
posted: Jan. 27, 2023.
Colon cancer screening is an important diagnostic tool that can save your life. It’s a simple test that can help diagnose colorectal cancer in its early stages when it is Read more
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Are You Dealing With Loss of Appetite?
posted: Nov. 28, 2022.
You need to eat nutritious foods to stay healthy. Nutrients, vitamins, proteins, fats, and carbohydrates fuel your body, providing you with the energy you need to live. If you’ve ever Read more
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Healthy Lifestyle With IBS
posted: Nov. 10, 2022.
Do you suffer from chronic stomach or abdominal pain? If so, you could have a treatable condition known as irritable bowel syndrome or IBS. Your gastroenterologist is an expert at Read more
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Reasons You May Need an Endoscopy
posted: Oct. 18, 2022.
An endoscopy is a vital diagnostic procedure gastroenterologists use to diagnose and treat a wide variety of conditions affecting your upper digestive system. An endoscopy allows your gastroenterologist to view Read more
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Why Is a Colonoscopy Recommended?
posted: Sep. 23, 2022.
Is it time for me to schedule a colonoscopy? According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the US. While we have seen a Read more
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Benefits of Having a Gastroenterologist
posted: Sep. 09, 2022.
Your digestive system is important. It handles the food you eat, breaking down the food into energy for your body to use. Your digestive system also gets rid of the Read more