by Bradley A. Connor, M.D. | Jan 25, 2023 | All Medical Insights, Helicobacter 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. | Jan 25, 2023 | All Medical Insights, SIBO
SIBO, or Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth, is an illness that causes great discomfort in the abdominal area from the release of gasses caused by “bad” bacteria in the gut. Although diagnosing SIBO is still not quite as accurate as doctors would like, a new test...
by Bradley A. Connor, M.D. | Jan 25, 2023 | All Medical Insights, Diarrhea, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Have you ever noticed that in times of intense stress, such as a change in career or the loss of a loved one, your gut tends to give you uncomfortable cramps, diarrhea, constipation, or the constant need to use the toilet? You may be experiencing Irritable Bowel...
by Bradley A. Connor, M.D. | Jan 25, 2023 | All Medical Insights, Crohn’s Disease, IBD, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
IBD, or Inflammatory Bowel Disease, is an umbrella term used to describe the collection of diseases that cause inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. One of the most common of these diseases is Crohn’s disease. Crohn’s disease is most often diagnosed in...
by Bradley A. Connor, M.D. | Jan 25, 2023 | All Medical Insights, IBD, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease can be a confusing diagnosis – since IBD is actually a collection of diseases that fall under the same umbrella category of being inflammatory bowel diseases, how do you know the difference? And which disease causes which symptoms? The two...
