The Gastro Girl Podcast
Episodes
Why Should I Care About My Liver?
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The liver is one of our essential organs performing hundreds of functions that keep us healthy and alive. It’s a vital, yet often overlooked, part o...
How Does Marijuana Affect My Gut Health?
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. David Levinthal, Director of the Neurogastroenterology & Motility Center at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center joins us in this episode t...
How Do I Know If I’m Lactose Intolerant?
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Milk, cheese, butter, ice cream, some of our favorite treats and cooking ingredients may not always agree with our guts due to their lactose content. ...
IBS-C: A Comprehensive Guide For Patients
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nurse practitioners Kimberly Kearns from Duly Health and Care in Illinois, and Christina Hanson from South Denver Gastroenterology join us to share th...
What Primary Care and Emergency Medicine Providers Need To Know About Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) In Adults
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Pooja Singhal, a Gastroenterologist in Oklahoma City, OK offers some helpful tips and suggested questions that may help primary or emergency care ...
What Primary Care and Emergency Medicine Providers Need To Know About EoE In Children
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Sophia Patel, a Pediatric Gastroenterologist at The Cleveland Clinic shares her expertise on the clinical presentation of Eosinophilic Esophagitis...
How Can I Stay True to My Culture While Following a Gut-Friendly Diet?
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Avoiding certain foods that trigger GI symptoms is a common way to manage a variety of conditions like IBS, IBD, and EoE. Obese patients and those wit...
Do Red Meat and Sugar Cause Young Onset Colorectal Cancer?
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The incidence of young onset colorectal cancer has risen by 51% since 1994. As a result, approximately 11% of all new diagnoses of colorectal cancer o...
Digestive Health in Sexual and Gender Minority Populations
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Christopher Velez from Massachusetts General Hospital is here to share insights from his important review article, Digestive Health in Sexual and ...
Is Your Gut Making You Drunk? Learn All About Auto-Brewery Syndrome
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine that you’re driving back home after a big meal. You didn’t have any alcoholic beverages at all that day, but you’re pulled over for susp...
Just Diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer? This Resource is For You!
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you or a loved one have just been diagnosed with colorectal cancer, Gastroenterologist, Dr. Brian Dooreck of Miami, FL, wants you to know that yo...
Why Do I Have Difficulty Swallowing Food and Liquids?
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The feeling of having something stuck in your throat is often a terrifying experience. And if you or a loved one are constantly struggling or are adap...
5 Things Patients Should Know About Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, you have bacteria in your gut. Yes, that’s normal. But small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a gastrointestinal condition where there...
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Webinar Series Part 4: Living and Thriving
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After finding the right multidisciplinary care team and undergoing treatment for a period of time, you’re starting to feel more like yourself. Your ...
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Webinar Series Part 3: Diagnosed With EoE But Not Under A Doctor’s Care
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve been diagnosed with EoE but have not been maintaining a consistent regimen with a healthcare provider. Perhaps treatment results haven’t be...
Tips for Dating with Celiac Disease
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dating has its own anxiety-riddled challenges, never mind trying to date with a digestive health condition. In this episode, Registered Dietitian Jess...