Stuart Akerman, MD Digestive Health Blog

April is IBS Awareness Month, and irritable bowel syndrome affects 25-45 million Americans. Dr. Stuart Akerman explains why IBS is so challenging to treat: it doesn't have a single cause. From atypical food allergies affecting over 50% of patients to the gut-brain axis connection with anxiety, IBS involves multiple underlying drivers. Learn why better evaluation matters, how to partner with your doctor for targeted treatment, and what recent research reveals about this comple

The future of GLP-1 medications extends far beyond current diabetes and obesity treatments. New oral formulations, extended-release options, and applications for cardiovascular protection, liver disease, and kidney health are revolutionizing metabolic medicine. Dallas-Fort Worth patients now have access to next-generation therapies that promise more convenient dosing, fewer side effects, and expanded health benefits. Learn what these breakthrough advances mean for your health

If you've ever experienced that gnawing, burning sensation in your upper abdomen that makes you regret every life decision leading up to that moment, you might be familiar with peptic ulcers.

Have you noticed more gluten-free options in grocery stores lately? You're not alone.

I'm often asked what diet is best for gut health. The truth is, there is no one-size-fits-all approach.

If you ever feel crummy after eating certain foods—but without an obvious allergy or symptoms as extreme as anaphylaxis—you may have a food

Research has shown that probiotics, such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains, can effectively alleviate symptoms of diarrhea and pr

Dealing with diarrhea can be uncomfortable and disruptive to daily life. It's important to understand the impact of diarrhea on digestive he

If you experience abdominal pain, bloating, or diarrhea after eating bread, pasta, or other wheat products, you may suffer from Celiac (CD)

If you've ever felt an intense wave of nausea, abdominal pain, and bloating after eating a meal, you may have experienced gastroparesis.