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Dr. Christian Diaz Stone, MD
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Dr. Christian Stone is a gastroenterologist practicing in Las Vegas, NV. Dr. Stone specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Stone performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
34 years
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Dr. Christian Diaz Stone, MD
- LAS VEGAS, NV
- Unicersity of California Berkeley
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What is the treatment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?
#1 treatment is weight loss, since the majority of NAFLD patients are overweight or obese. Exercise is an important adjunct in a weight loss strategy. Any hyperlipidemia and diabetes READ MORE
#1 treatment is weight loss, since the majority of NAFLD patients are overweight or obese. Exercise is an important adjunct in a weight loss strategy. Any hyperlipidemia and diabetes should be treated and controlled as effectively as possible. Lastly, there is a new FDA-approved medicine called resmetirom, but it is only for people with more advanced disease (NASH) with a liver fibrosis score of 2 or 3.
What helps with IBS abdominal pain?
IBS pain arises from spasm and intestinal hypersensitivity. The usual treatments are anti-spasmotics (hyoscyamine and dicyclomine) and neuromodulators (nortriptyline, amitriptyline). READ MORE
IBS pain arises from spasm and intestinal hypersensitivity. The usual treatments are anti-spasmotics (hyoscyamine and dicyclomine) and neuromodulators (nortriptyline, amitriptyline).
How long is the treatment for gastritis?
It depends on if the gastritis is acute or chronic. The latter does not usually cause symptoms but sensitivity of the stomach may need long term treatment. For acute infectious READ MORE
It depends on if the gastritis is acute or chronic. The latter does not usually cause symptoms but sensitivity of the stomach may need long term treatment. For acute infectious gastritis, treatment may be needed for a few days to a week. Pain control, antiacids and anti-nausea medications are commonly used. More advanced prescription meds can also be used in concert with your HCP.
What medications help with Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
This is a very broad topic that cannot be covered in this forum. There are many medications available for IBD and the treatment decision must be made in consultation with your READ MORE
This is a very broad topic that cannot be covered in this forum. There are many medications available for IBD and the treatment decision must be made in consultation with your gastroenterologist.
You can see this website for some initial review on the medications: https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/patientsandcaregivers/ibd-medication-guide
You can see this website for some initial review on the medications: https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/patientsandcaregivers/ibd-medication-guide
What is the treatment of lactose intolerance?
The best way to treat this is to avoid most or all dairy products. Otherwise, use Lactaid milk or other dairy products that contain lactase enzyme to help you digest lactose.
Is ultrasound or CT better for gallbladder?
It depends on what you are looking for and what the symptoms are.
To find gallstones, US is best.
To find gallstones, US is best.
What helps with diarrhea fast?
Take loperamide, up to three times per day for severe diarrhea. Lower doses work most of the time though.
What are some effective management strategies for IBS?
This is a very broad topic and the treatment depends heavily on the type of IBS you have. In general, anti-diarrheals and laxatives are mainstay treatments, along with anti-spasmotics. READ MORE
This is a very broad topic and the treatment depends heavily on the type of IBS you have. In general, anti-diarrheals and laxatives are mainstay treatments, along with anti-spasmotics. Multiple OTC and prescription medications are available. The approach to treatment should be discussed with your care-giver, recognizing that there are a wide variety of opinions on how to do this.
What are the lifestyle changes that can help gastritis?
There is no easy answer to this because there are many types of gastritis, which in addition can be either acute or chronic. The latter does not usually cause symptoms. For acute READ MORE
There is no easy answer to this because there are many types of gastritis, which in addition can be either acute or chronic. The latter does not usually cause symptoms. For acute infectious gastritis, pain control, antiacids and anti-nausea medications are commonly used. More advanced prescription meds can also be used in concert with your HCP.
What lifestyle changes and medications can help manage acid reflux?
Lose weight, eat smaller meals and do not eat late at night. Avoid caffeine, peppermint and chocolate. Incline the bed to prevent reflux at night. Take antiacids like zantac and READ MORE
Lose weight, eat smaller meals and do not eat late at night. Avoid caffeine, peppermint and chocolate. Incline the bed to prevent reflux at night. Take antiacids like zantac and prilosec.
What are the treatment options for acid reflux?
Lose weight, eat smaller meals and do not eat late at night. Avoid caffeine, peppermint and chocolate. Take antiacids like zantac and prilosec. For severe cases, use prescription READ MORE
Lose weight, eat smaller meals and do not eat late at night. Avoid caffeine, peppermint and chocolate. Take antiacids like zantac and prilosec.
For severe cases, use prescription antiacids or consider anti-reflux surgery.
For severe cases, use prescription antiacids or consider anti-reflux surgery.
What are the potential complications of chronic heartburn?
Acid reflux can damage the esophagus causing erosions, ulcers or strictures in severe cases. A mucosal change can also occur in the distal esophagus. This is called Barretts mucosa READ MORE
Acid reflux can damage the esophagus causing erosions, ulcers or strictures in severe cases.
A mucosal change can also occur in the distal esophagus. This is called Barretts mucosa and it is a pre-cancerous lesion. so the worse possible complication from heartburn is esophageal cancer that can develop in the setting of Barretts.
A mucosal change can also occur in the distal esophagus. This is called Barretts mucosa and it is a pre-cancerous lesion. so the worse possible complication from heartburn is esophageal cancer that can develop in the setting of Barretts.
What are the different treatment options for ulcers?
The main treatment is acid suppression with proton pump inhibitors like Prilosec, Nexium, Aciphex etc.
What medications help with acid reflux?
OTC meds like Tums, Zantac.
More potent acid suppression is available with proton pump inhibitors like Prilosec, Nexium, Aciphex etc.
More potent acid suppression is available with proton pump inhibitors like Prilosec, Nexium, Aciphex etc.
How long should I take medications for diarrhea?
Depends n how long it lasts. For acute self-limited diarrhea then meds may be needed for a week or less.
For chronic diarrhea, a more specific diagnosis should be sought.
For chronic diarrhea, a more specific diagnosis should be sought.
What are the over-the-counter and prescription medications for GERD?
OTC meds: pepcid, Tums, prilosic, nexium. Rx meds: multiple proton pump inhibitors at higher doses than are available OTC. There is also a new class of Rx antiacid and the one READ MORE
OTC meds: pepcid, Tums, prilosic, nexium.
Rx meds: multiple proton pump inhibitors at higher doses than are available OTC. There is also a new class of Rx antiacid and the one approved version is called Voquezna, but it may be denied by insurance.
Rx meds: multiple proton pump inhibitors at higher doses than are available OTC. There is also a new class of Rx antiacid and the one approved version is called Voquezna, but it may be denied by insurance.
How can I manage symptoms of microscopic colitis?
Some cases of MC are caused by a side effect to certain medications so removing the offending medication can help. Otherwise the main treatments are anti-diarrheals like imodium READ MORE
Some cases of MC are caused by a side effect to certain medications so removing the offending medication can help.
Otherwise the main treatments are anti-diarrheals like imodium and a topical steroid called budesonide.
Otherwise the main treatments are anti-diarrheals like imodium and a topical steroid called budesonide.
How can the heartburn be fixed?
Over the counter antacids are not very potent, so you may need to try prescription proton pump inhibitors. This can be discussed with a primary care doctor or gastroenterologist. READ MORE
Over the counter antacids are not very potent, so you may need to try prescription proton pump inhibitors. This can be discussed with a primary care doctor or gastroenterologist.
What foods to avoid after gastric sleeve?
This is best addressed by a bariatric surgeon
What medications can help alleviate gastric problems?
The usual lifestyle modifications can be made to reduce reflux: smaller meals, avoid late night meals, avoid caffeine, peppermint, incline the bed at night, avoid obesity. Medications READ MORE
The usual lifestyle modifications can be made to reduce reflux: smaller meals, avoid late night meals, avoid caffeine, peppermint, incline the bed at night, avoid obesity.
Medications for reflux include pepcid, prilosec, nexium etc.
Surgery can also be done to stop reflux.
Medications for reflux include pepcid, prilosec, nexium etc.
Surgery can also be done to stop reflux.
