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Dr. Douglas Levin, MD

Gastroenterologist

My practice is internal medicine with a focus in gastroenterology, liver disease, hepatitis and especially fatty liver disease. I graduated with a degree in medicine almost 50 years ago. I am still ve ...
56 years Experience
Dr. Douglas Levin, MD
  • Columbus, OH
  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine
  • Accepting new patients

Episodes of nausea?

Many causes for nausea exist. Do feel the room is moving? Does vomiting relieve the nausea? Is the nausea related to meals? Does you mean by nausea that you feel like you are going READ MORE
Many causes for nausea exist. Do feel the room is moving? Does vomiting relieve the nausea? Is the nausea related to meals? Does you mean by nausea that you feel like you are going to vomit? Can you identify anything that provokes nausea? Have you found anything that gives you relief? Does anything provoke the nausea? I would see your primary care doctor if your symptoms persist

What to drink to flush out gallstones?

Nothing you drink will flush out gallstones. If the gallstones are not calcified ursodeoxycholic acid may over time dissolve them. If the gallstones did not cause any problems READ MORE
Nothing you drink will flush out gallstones. If the gallstones are not calcified ursodeoxycholic acid may over time dissolve them. If the gallstones did not cause any problems and were found incidentally, leaving them alone is reasonable. People who have asymptomatic gallstones for 3 years after discovery rarely develop problems later on.

How do you get rid of stomach cramps after a colonoscopy?

Cramps after colonoscopy are common. Stay on clear liquids and lie down on your stomach slowly rolling from the right side to the left with your bottom elevated. Depending on the READ MORE
Cramps after colonoscopy are common. Stay on clear liquids and lie down on your stomach slowly rolling from the right side to the left with your bottom elevated. Depending on the prep, cramps can last several hours.