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Dr. Christian Diaz Stone, MD
Gastroenterologist
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 are the side effects of having your pancreas removed?
The pancreas makes enzymes to digest fats and protein, plus it produces insulin. Therefore, not having a pancreas will cause malabsorption of fats/protein and will result in diabetes. READ MORE
The pancreas makes enzymes to digest fats and protein, plus it produces insulin. Therefore, not having a pancreas will cause malabsorption of fats/protein and will result in diabetes.
How do you keep your pancreas healthy?
Do the same as you would do to keep yourself healthy in general: eat healthy food, exercise, don't smoke and drink little or no alcohol. There is nothing specific you need to do READ MORE
Do the same as you would do to keep yourself healthy in general: eat healthy food, exercise, don't smoke and drink little or no alcohol. There is nothing specific you need to do to focus on pancreas health.
Why do I have this pain and rash?
You need a thorough evaluation. I cannot tell you if all of those symptoms are related or if they are explained by only one diagnosis, let alone whether the diagnosis is GI in READ MORE
You need a thorough evaluation. I cannot tell you if all of those symptoms are related or if they are explained by only one diagnosis, let alone whether the diagnosis is GI in nature. Green bowel movements are not concerning. Pain after eating is most often due to functional dyspepsia, less likely ulcer disease or gastritis. The breast pain and rash are probably not GI related.
Can you drink alcohol with celiac disease?
Yes, most liquor is ok but not beer. https://www.beyondceliac.org/gluten-free-diet/is-it-gluten-free/liquor/#:~:text=Yes%2C%20pure%2C%20distilled%20liquor%2C,because%20of%20the%20distillation%20process. READ MORE
Yes, most liquor is ok but not beer.
https://www.beyondceliac.org/gluten-free-diet/is-it-gluten-free/liquor/#:~:text=Yes%2C%20pure%2C%20distilled%20liquor%2C,because%20of%20the%20distillation%20process.
https://www.beyondceliac.org/gluten-free-diet/is-it-gluten-free/liquor/#:~:text=Yes%2C%20pure%2C%20distilled%20liquor%2C,because%20of%20the%20distillation%20process.
What can you drink with celiac disease?
You can drink anything that does not contain gluten. This includes most of your usual beverages.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/gluten-free-foods#4551.-Beverages
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/gluten-free-foods#4551.-Beverages
Can you drink milk with celiac disease?
Yes milk is safe
What causes stomach pain after eating a salad?
Difficult to say. I would need to know what kind of salad, what else is in it, what dressing, etc. It would be unusual to get pain with salad being the sole food to cause this. READ MORE
Difficult to say. I would need to know what kind of salad, what else is in it, what dressing, etc. It would be unusual to get pain with salad being the sole food to cause this.
Can an endoscopy detect GERD?
Yes, EGD is the best way to diagnose GERD, which is a finding in the esophagus consistent with acid reflux.
What does a low gastrin level mean?
It doesn't mean anything. I have to wonder why it was checked in the first place. Usually it is checked because a patient was found to have multiple ulcers or nonhealing ulcers. READ MORE
It doesn't mean anything. I have to wonder why it was checked in the first place. Usually it is checked because a patient was found to have multiple ulcers or nonhealing ulcers. Make sure whoever ordered it knows what they are doing.
Can constipation cause stomach pain?
Yes, it can, but the constipation would need to be fairly significant. A vague lower discomfort might arise if there is no bowel movement for more than 2-3 days, though individuals READ MORE
Yes, it can, but the constipation would need to be fairly significant. A vague lower discomfort might arise if there is no bowel movement for more than 2-3 days, though individuals vary greatly in terms of what is a normal habit and what will cause pain. If the pain is clearly relieved by a bowel movement then you can be confident that it is arising in the colon and is related to lack of a bowel movement or buildup of stool. Stretching of the colon tends to cause the most pain and releasing stool will tend to decrease the stretching and hence decrease pain.
Colonoscopy prep question?
Yes, that should be okay to do. As long as you stick to only liquids (with thickener) the day before and do some kind of colon prep, then you should clean out fine.
How do you stop acid reflux?
Avoid overeating. Avoid eating and then lying down within 2 hours. Avoid caffeine, chocolate, peppermint. Use anti-acid pills like zantac, prilosec or nexium.
What causes acid reflux after gastric bypass?
Same process as before a bypass. Stomach acid will enter the esophagus if there is weakness in the lower esophageal sphincter. However, after a bypass, there is very little stomach READ MORE
Same process as before a bypass. Stomach acid will enter the esophagus if there is weakness in the lower esophageal sphincter. However, after a bypass, there is very little stomach remaining in continuity with the esophagus, so acid production will be less. Most bypass patients do not get a lot of acid reflux.
What are the best foods to eat when you have gallstones?
Gallstones appear to form when the bile is hypersturated with fat and cholesterol, so to reduce risk of stone formation, then avoid high fat and high cholesterol foods. In other READ MORE
Gallstones appear to form when the bile is hypersturated with fat and cholesterol, so to reduce risk of stone formation, then avoid high fat and high cholesterol foods. In other words, don't eat a typical American diet.
Blood test result?
Those blood tests are nonspecific and should not be used to screen for cancer. There is no medical literature indicating their utility for cancer screening. Your symptoms are not READ MORE
Those blood tests are nonspecific and should not be used to screen for cancer. There is no medical literature indicating their utility for cancer screening. Your symptoms are not consistent with pancreatic cancer, which can be looked for using imaging such at CT scan or MRI, but only for high clinical suspicion.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
Antidiarrheal meds like imodium can help. The cramping usually requires prescription meds like hyoscyamine or dicyclomine. There is weak evidence that probiotics may help some READ MORE
Antidiarrheal meds like imodium can help. The cramping usually requires prescription meds like hyoscyamine or dicyclomine. There is weak evidence that probiotics may help some people with IBS.
Where is IBS pain located?
Usually in the left lower quadrant of the abdomen, but could also be in the lower abdomen in general. Pain is usually associated or coexists with bowel movements.
Taking a probiotic wrong?
It is very unlikely that taking a probiotic caused bacterial overgrowth of the small intestine (SIBO), even if you drank the probiotic. There is a breath test that can help diagnose READ MORE
It is very unlikely that taking a probiotic caused bacterial overgrowth of the small intestine (SIBO), even if you drank the probiotic. There is a breath test that can help diagnose SIBO though it is not a perfect test to say the least. There are other possible explanations for your symptoms, including carbohydrate malabsorption. Since the problems have been going on for weeks then you should get evaluated by a GI physician who can get a full history and determine if any testing is needed.
Why do I feel nauseated?
This might be a blood pressure or middle ear problem. Nausea is very nonspecific and is often not from a GI source. Best to see a PCP.
How do you know if you have a blockage after gastric bypass?
A blockage of the stomach or intestine after surgery would cause pain, distension, vomiting. Xrays would also be abnormal.
