Stuart Akerman, MD Digestive Health Blog

Learn why Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, & Mounjaro cause digestive side effects like nausea and how to manage them. Expert advice from Plano gastroenterologist Dr. Akerman.

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

Gastroenterology is evolving faster than ever in 2026. From AI-assisted colonoscopy to breakthrough IBD therapies, early-onset cancer screening, and the microbiome revolution, these five forces are reshaping digestive health care. Plano gastroenterologist Dr. Stuart Akerman explores what these advances mean for patients in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and how they're improving care right now.

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.

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Hey there! Today, we're diving into a topic that many people find uncomfortable to discuss but is actually super common: internal hemorrhoid

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A quick and relatable article about when you should make an appointment with a gastroenterology (GI) doctor