Let's Talk About Poop

This week Dr. Islam takes a look at a condition the medical field is only recently getting a better understanding of: CSID, congenital sucrase isomaltase deficiency.  Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sameerislammd X: @SameerIslamMD Office: 806-696-4440

In this episode, Dr. Islam welcomes a special guest to the pod, Dr. Jacob Reddick MD.  Dr. Reddick is the co-owner of Preferred MD, a concierge medicine practice. He outlines what concierge medicine is, the benefits, the challenges, who it's for and whether it's the future of medicine! PreferredMD.net 806-785-0600 Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Fa...

In this episode, Dr. Islam visits with Lacey Meeks of Farwell Family Healthcare to discuss the adventure of owning her own practice, the future of health and wellness management, hormone therapy and much more.  Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sameerislammd X: @Sam...

This week, Dr. Islam takes a long look at fatty liver disease, what has now become the most common cause of liver cirrhosis in the United States. He begins with a patient case study (2:16) who suffered from MASLD (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatitic liver disease and formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease). He also gives practical liver habits to help improve your liver health (...

This week, Dr. Islam examines the relationship between the brain and gut, or the gut-brain axis (1:45). He gives you the five things you need to know about the gut-brain axis (10:24)) and eleven practical tips to improve both your gut and brain health (17:25).   Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammd Instag...

This week Dr. Islam welcomes in Dr. Pranav Sharma, a Board Certified Urologist, to the podcast (1:07). Together they discuss the dangers and treatments of prostate cancer, the importance of prostate screening, testosterone replacement therapy, and more! Dr. Islam also takes a closer look at esophageal cancer, including the warning signs to look for and the steps to reduce your risk. (48:40) He als...

In this episode, Dr. Islam visits with Dr. David Long. Dr. Long has practiced family medicine for 15 years in the Lubbock area. They discuss hormone replacement therapy(6:00), GLP-1's(19:17), and the success of drive-up clinics (25:00). He also shares his story of opening his own successful private practice in the middle of the pandemic (29:20). Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastr...

This week, Dr. Islam takes a long look at managing your life and gut following the removal of your gallbladder, or cholecystectomy. He provides a patient case study (1:04), what exactly happens to your digestive system following your gallbladder removal (12:00), and what foods he recommends following your cholecystectomy (16:12).  Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube:...

This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into using food as medicine for your gut. He discusses a recent patient case study (2:01), the immense benefits of blueberries on your gut (16:28), the mysterious benefits of ginger (23:13) and not all bread is bad for your gut (30:57).  Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameeri...

This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into fatty liver disease and everything you need to know about this relatively under-discussed, but important health topic. Everything from NAFLD, MASLD, patient case studies and tips, it's all here! Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammd Instagram: https://www.instagra...

This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into bloating. He discusses a case study of a patient that suffered from bloating (1:28), he provides some tips on how to combat your bloat (16:22), and how castor oil may be able to help as well (24:03). Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammd Instagram: https://www.ins...

Dr. Islam welcomes a fellow West Texas healthcare provider, Kobie Benham, owner of Snyder Family Healthcare. They discuss what it's like to practice medicine in a rural community, owning your own practice, the explosion of hormone replacement therapy and much more.  Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammd In...

This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into the world of constipation. He begins with a patient case study (2:44). He also gives five easy tips to improve your constipation (20:39), foods to avoid (24:33) and he discusses the benefits of Dragon Fruit when it comes to constipation (32:39).  Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebo...

This week Dr. Islam uses a patient's experience (1:02) with acid reflux as a backdrop for the causes (2:09), testing (7:36) and treatments (9:21) for reflux.  Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sameerislammd X: @SameerIslamMD Office: 806-696-4440

This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive down below! He begins with a case study from a patient who was struggling with pelvic floor dysfunction and hemorrhoids (2:45). Next he takes a look at why you may be having an itchy bottom and how you can prevent it (13:52). Also he goes over the most common hemorrhoid myths he hears (19:43), and he goes more in-depth on pelvic floor dysfunction (22:45).  Let...

This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into everything you need to know about GERD, reflux and heartburn. He begins with a patient case study (1:55). He then give five effective ways to help manage your GERD (19:15), he debunks some common acid reflux myths (24:01), and has five drink recommendations for your reflux (30:56).  Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @Samee...

This week Dr. Islam takes an extensive dive into IBS. He begins with an IBS patient case study (2:05). He also takes a look at the most common causes of IBS (16:37), foods he recommends to help with your IBS symptoms (21:00), and five changes you can make in your life to help with your IBS (25:10).  Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https:/...

This week Dr. Islam focuses on some surprising lifestyle choices that can have a huge influence on your gut health. First he takes a look at the relationship between the gut and mental health, or the gut-brain axis (2:21).  Next he explores how sleep impacts your gut health, digestion and the balance of your microbiome (8:20).  He then discusses how exercise can greatly benefit your gut microbiome...

This week Dr. Islam covers a wide variety of topics, beginning with a discussion around functional medicine (0:35).  He also dives into some GI topics, including his favorite super-fruit for gut health (6:18). He also dives into the long list of benefits of ginger on your health and why you should incorporate it into your diet (13:04). Finally, he sheds some light on the tricky world of gluten int...

This week Dr. Islam tackles a variety of topics beginning with colon cancer awareness month (0:40 ). He gives tips like when you need to get a colonoscopy, things to avoid in your everyday life, and warning signs.  He also discusses the GI tract's role in immune health and the relationship between the two (5:26), also how your gut health may be playing a role in hormone imbalances in your body (13...

This week, Dr. Islam covers a variety of GI topics, including how popular GLP-1's like Ozempic and Wegovy may be affecting your gut health (0:39).  He also has some tips you can do to manage IBS (8:37), information you need to know about the relationship between the gut and the brain (16:23), and his five-step approach to getting your gut back on track after a round of antibiotics (23:33). Let's T...

This week Dr. Islam tackles a variety of GI topics as well as the medical field overall. He begins with his thoughts on the role of artificial intelligence in medicine (0:32).  He also explores the benefits of eating a diet that's rich in color (5:54). He gets to the bottom of why you may be having floating stools (10:05). And how vaping may affect your GI health (15:54).  Let's Talk About Poop! W...

This week, Dr. Islam covers a variety of topics, starting with the surprising breakout of measles in West Texas (0:40).  Also he gives you the best foods to eat and avoid if you're dealing with H. pylori (5:30), he discusses the five biggest mistakes people make when fasting (11:25), and effective ways to heal your gut naturally (17:33). Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com Yo...

This week Dr. Islam tackles a variety of topics, beginning with a brief book review of Outlive by Peter Attia (0:38).  He also takes a look at foods that can actually make your constipation symptoms worse (5:27), what floating stools mean for your health (13:34), and tips for dealing with your ulcerative colitis flares (19:31).  Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @S...

This week Dr. Islam covers a variety of topics. He begins with a few easy tips to help you out during cold & flu season (1:13).  He also gives some easy tips to help combat your GERD (3:58), a deep-dive into silent acid reflux (8:59), and the five worst foods for your liver health (13:24).  Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www....