The Gastro Girl Podcast

Why does the immune system cause inflammation in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis? And what do the gut microbiome, intestinal lining, and genetics have to do with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? In this episode...

A Barrett's esophagus diagnosis can leave you wondering what comes next. Understanding your follow-up care, surveillance plan, and individual risk can help you take a more active role in your health. In this final...

Many people living with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis assume that if symptoms improve, their disease is under control. But with inflammatory bowel disease, inflammation can sometimes continue silently, even when...

After a Barrett's esophagus diagnosis, many patients ask: What happens next—and do I need treatment? In this episode, foregut surgeon Dr. Caitlin Houghton of Keck Medicine of USC explains how Barrett's esophagus is...

Preparing for a colonoscopy may not be anyone's favorite part of colorectal cancer screening, but proper colonoscopy prep is one of the most important factors in detecting precancerous polyps and colorectal cancer...

If you've tried medications, diet changes, fiber supplements, or other therapies for IBS-C and still aren't feeling better, you're not alone. Many people with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) feel...

<p >The American Cancer Society (ACS) recently updated its colorectal cancer screening recommendations, adding new stool-based and blood-based screening options.</p> <p >What's changed in the new American Cancer Society...

<p >What exactly is Barrett's esophagus—and how do doctors determine who may be at higher risk?</p> <p >In Part 2 of this 4-part patient education series, leading gastroenterologist and advanced endoscopist Raman...

<p >Why does one IBS-C treatment work for someone else—but not for you?</p> <p >In this episode of the Gastro Girl podcast, leading gastroenterologist Darren M. Brenner. MD, FACG, of Northwestern Medicine, explains why...

<p >What if your bowel habits aren't as healthy as you think?</p> <p >In this episode of Gastro Girl, we're joined by Dr. Trisha Pasricha, author of You've Been Pooping All Wrong: How to Make Your Bowel Movements a Joy...

<p >IBS-C bloating can feel constant—but why does it happen, and what actually helps?<br /> If you're living with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C), bloating is often one of the most frustrating...

<p >Does it fee like food gets stuck when you swallow? Or like swallowing takes more effort than it should? </p> <p >These symptoms are often dismissed—but they may be signs of Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE), a...

<p >Barrett's esophagus can develop silently in people with chronic acid reflux (GERD)—and many don't realize their risk until after diagnosis.</p> <p >In this episode of Gastro Girl, Robin shares her powerful...

<p >Colonoscopy is one of the most effective tools for preventing colorectal cancer—but it's not the only screening option. So how do you know when to get screened, which test to choose, and what to do next if results...

<p >For years, Samantha adapted quietly. She chewed longer, sipped water with every bite, avoided certain foods, and assumed the discomfort was just reflux.</p> <p >It wasn't.</p> <p >In this patient voice episode...