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Barrett’s esophagus is a condition where the inner lining of the esophagus abnormally changes. It is usually due to damage caused by ongoing acid reflux and acid exposure. Sometimes Barrett’s esophagus is found in patients who do not have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Diagnosis of Barrett’s esophagus is important [...]

The Louisiana Research Center: Dedicated to Discovery, Committed to Care Did you know that GastroIntestinal Specialists has its own clinical research center? The Louisiana Research Center, LLC, is owned and operated by gastroenterologists who are partners of the GastroIntestinal Specialists, A.M.C. group practice. We currently operate two locations with [...]

The warm summer weather is here. That means long, sunny days and a lot of time spent outside. It also means some soaring temperatures for many of us, which have the potential to cause or exacerbate tummy troubles. There are a number of ways in which temperature can impact [...]

We all pass gas. How much we pass depends on what we eat, how much air we swallow and the health of our digestive system. As a result, what is normal for one person may not be the same for someone else. The human body produces approximately 0.5 to [...]

All adults can suffer from digestive issues. However, there are some conditions that are more common in women than in men. To recognize National Women’s Health Week happening this month from May 14 through May 20, we’re dedicating our May blog post to the common gastrointestinal (GI) issues faced [...]