Stuart Akerman, MD Digestive Health Blog

The gallbladder, a small pear-shaped organ located beneath the liver, plays a crucial role in aiding digestion by storing and releasing bile

Chronic diarrhea, defined as loose, watery stools persisting for over 4 weeks, can greatly disrupt one's daily life.

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.

Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are two common types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Feeling queasy and unwell? Nausea can arise from a variety of causes, ranging from motion sickness to chemotherapy side effects.

The brain and the gut have a very intimate relationship known as the gut-brain axis. When we experience chronic stress or difficult emotions

Integrative medicine combines standard care with complementary therapies to treat the whole person.

I am thrilled to shed light on why doctors often choose specific medications over others during the course of treatment.

Today, we're going to explore the incredible world of our gut and the tiny creatures that live within us.