Let's Talk About Poop

This week, Dr. Islam takes a long deep dive into leaky gut syndrome (1:20). What causes it (3:42), how do you know if you have it (4:45), and how it's treated (7:10). Also, he takes a look at the wonders of oatmeal to help with constipation (9:24), and the causes of colon polyps (10:54). Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.faceboo...

This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into stool itself (2:21). What are the characteristics of unhealthy stool (5:18), what causes it (8:41), and the red flags of when you should see a doctor (10:17). Also, he takes your questions on:  -Florastor Probiotics (12:20) -Constant Pooping (14:42) -"Knife Farts" (17:05) -Isolated Bloody Stool (19:56) Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro...

In this week's episode, Dr. Islam tackles a few big topics from the GI world, starting with gas and bloating. Where it comes from (2:14), food triggers (4:40), medical conditions that can cause it (8:06), how to fix it (9:26), and when you need to see a doctor due to your bloating (10:58). He also takes a long look at how you can conquer your inflammation naturally with different foods (12:49). Al...

This week Dr. Islam takes deep dives into three topics:  -Barrett's Esophagus (1:27) -Fermented Foods (9:39) -Cysts on the bottom (13:22) 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

This week Dr. Islam dives in deep on a number of GI topics, including:  -Fecal Incontinence (1:35), its causes (3:49), how it's diagnosed (5:17), how you can treat it (7:05), and when is it time to see a doctor (9:13). -Chicory (10:07), its benefits (11:10), its risks (14:50), and how it's taken (15:27). -Hernias of varying types (16:38), how they're diagnosed (19:40), how they're treated (20:20)...

This week Dr. Islam has a deep discussion on the pancreas and issues that may arise with this vital organ. He discuses pancreatitis (1:18), how it's diagnosed (3:56), how it's treated (5:32), and the odds of it recurring (7:15).  He also discusses:  -IBS (9:18) -Mike Tyson's ulcer diagnosis (13:22) -Sheila Jackson Lee's pancreatic cancer (15:44) Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastr...

This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into inflammation (2:19), how diet plays a role in inflammation (3:36), how do you know if you have inflammation (5:32), foods to help fight inflammation (6:40), and foods that can cause it (8:08).  Also he takes your questions on:  -Diarrhea (10:20) -Colon Polyps (14:21) -Colon Cancer Symptoms (17:20) -IBS Remedies (19:34) -Urgency (23:12) Let's Talk About Po...

This week Dr. Islam takes a detailed deep dive into gluten and celiac disease (2:03), including the symptoms of celiac disease (4:07), how it's diagnosed (6:15), how it's treated (11:26),the problems it causes for your body (12:20), and how celiac differs from gluten insensitivity (15:11). Also, he answers your questions on:  -Incomplete evacuation (16:25) -Coughing after eating (18:42) -Colon can...

This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into CSID, or congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency (1:35), including the symptoms (3:07), how it's diagnosed (4:12), how it's treated (6:10), and how to know if you have it (7:22).  Also he takes your questions on: -Citrucel (8:10) -High-Risk Colon Cancer Patients (8:57) -Dysphagia (11:24) Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube:...

This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into bloating; the causes (1:53), treatment options (7:08), and when it's time to worry (11:17). He also takes your questions on:  -Fecal Transplants (12:29) -Citrucel (15:39) -Gastroparesis (17:28) Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammd Instagram: https://www.instagram...

This week Dr. Islam dives in deep into diverticulitis (1:52). He takes a look at the symptoms (3:33), the causes (4:33), how it's diagnosed and treated (6:24), foods you should avoid (9:43), how much fiber you should have to prevent it (11:12), the age range of people who are affected (12:25) and how spicy foods can affect diverticulitis (14:57).  Let's Talk About Poop!

This week Dr. Islam takes an extensive look into constipation. The symptoms (1:02), the causes (4:57), tips for prevention (9:06), and how much water you should be drinking to help get rid of constipation (12:50).  Also, he takes your questions on:  -Proton pump inhibitors (13:44) -Magnesium for constipation (15:39) -Colonoscopy age (16:00) Let's Talk About Poop!

This week Dr. Islam takes a detailed look at dysphagia - or difficulty swallowing (1:11) and answers your questions on:  -Urgent Poops (10:19) -Bloody Stools (12:50) -Mucus in Stool (14:55) -Sigmoidoscopy vs. Colonoscopy (16:19) Let's Talk About Poop!

This week Dr. Islam takes a detailed look into heartburn, acid reflux and GERD. What is GERD? (2:09) The symptoms (5:27), factors that make it worse (8:08), how it's diagnosed (9:39), how it's treated (11:31), and when it's time to worry (14:42).  Also he takes your questions on: -Ozempic and gut problems (15:53) -Best ways to improve your gut (17:01) -Hepatitis C (18:22) Let's Talk About Poop!

This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into everyone's least favorite pain in the butt - hemorrhoids! (1:26). The types, the grades, the causes and the treatments. Also, he answers your questions on a variety of topics including:  -Soluble vs. Insoluble Fiber (10:08) -Mucus in Stool (11:27) -Heat in Your Bottom (12:28) -The Vegus Nerve's Role in IBS (13:17) -Bloating (14:34) -Cyclic Vomiting Syndro...

This week Dr. Islam examines why we're seeing a rise in cancer in younger individuals like Kate Middleton (1:29). He also takes a deep dive into fatty liver disease: the causes, prevention and how to reverse the damage done (8:20). And he takes your questions on a variety of topics:  -Weight training diarrhea (14:25) -Milk thistle (15:50) -Butt pain (17:24) -Hidden liver problems (19:37) -Liver su...

This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into hiatal hernias (1:12), including the symptoms (4:22), when and how they're treated (7:13), and takes questions from you (12:36)! Let's Talk About Poop!

With March being Colon Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into colon cancer (0:51), tips for prevention (6:29), how do you know if you have colon cancer (8:01), common symptoms (9:06), and recommendations to avoid the second most deadly cancer in the United States (10:33). Let's Talk About Poop!

This week, Dr. Islam takes a look at the differences, the causes and the treatments of diverticulitis and diverticulosis (1:43). He also takes a deep dive into the United States' No. 1 cause of liver failure: Fatty Liver Disease (10:12). And he gives a glimpse into his approach of diagnosing and treating constipation (17:12). Let's Talk About Poop!