by Bradley A. Connor, M.D. | Mar 27, 2023 | All Medical Insights, C. Diff
Clostridioides difficile, otherwise known as C. diff, is a fairly common infection by a bacterium of the same name. This infection can often occur in a hospital or long-term care setting due to the fact that it can be caused by antibiotic use, although a person can...
by Bradley A. Connor, M.D. | Mar 6, 2023 | All Medical Insights, Gallbladder Disease
The gallbladder, a small sac located under the liver, stores and concentrates bile created by the liver. This bile aids in the digestion of food. When the gallbladder becomes blocked by gallstones, the bile it stores gets blocked in the bile ducts and causes pain and...
by Bradley A. Connor, M.D. | Mar 6, 2023 | All Medical Insights, H. Pylori
Helicobacter Pylori, or H. pylori, is an infection caused by a bacteria that enters the gut and wreaks havoc on a patient’s GI system. Although some patients never experience any symptoms and therefore never receive treatment, this bacteria can cause a multitude of...
by Bradley A. Connor, M.D. | Mar 6, 2023 | All Medical Insights, Giardia Lamblia
Giardia lamblia, also known as giardia duodenalis, is a microscopic protozoan flagellate that can cause a range of gastrointestinal symptoms, from severe diarrhea to malabsorption. According to the CDC, it is the most common cause of waterborne outbreaks of diarrhea...
by Bradley A. Connor, M.D. | Jan 25, 2023 | All Medical Insights, Microbiome
The word “microbiome” sounds like a buzz word used to spur your imagination when you think of your gut, and for good reason. Your gut has an entire world of bacteria – they aren’t all bad either. Many of the bacteria do not cause an infection and instead help the body...
