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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.
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Dr. Christian Diaz Stone, MD
- LAS VEGAS, NV
- Unicersity of California Berkeley
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Why do gastric bypass patients lose weight so fast?
Because after the surgery, nearly the entire stomach has been bypassed, with only a small gastric remnant into which the swallowed food will enter. This gastric remnant is only READ MORE
Because after the surgery, nearly the entire stomach has been bypassed, with only a small gastric remnant into which the swallowed food will enter. This gastric remnant is only about the size of a fist so it can hardly accommodate any food at all; one can only eat very little food at a time. Fewer calories ingested = weight loss.
What happens to the rest of the stomach after gastric bypass?
The bulk of the stomach is completely bypassed. It is still in the abdominal cavity, relatively unchanged anatomically, but it does not receive any food. It connects to the small READ MORE
The bulk of the stomach is completely bypassed. It is still in the abdominal cavity, relatively unchanged anatomically, but it does not receive any food. It connects to the small intestine but it remains empty. After bypass surgery, the food ingested will go into a gastric pouch or remnant which is connected directly to the small intestine, while the actual stomach does nothing at all.
I accidentally drank some hydrogen peroxide?
This is not particularly dangerous or injurious to the stomach/intestinal lining. Resume your usual activities and eating, drinking fluids as tolerated. Even if no vomiting happens, READ MORE
This is not particularly dangerous or injurious to the stomach/intestinal lining. Resume your usual activities and eating, drinking fluids as tolerated. Even if no vomiting happens, there should be no major consequence if you have no prolonged symptoms.
How to handle colon problems?
If the constipation is the predominant symptom, then this should be the primary focus of treatment. But you need to find the right medicine at the right dose to treat it without READ MORE
If the constipation is the predominant symptom, then this should be the primary focus of treatment. But you need to find the right medicine at the right dose to treat it without inducing diarrhea. IBS is difficult because the colon cycles between constipation and diarrhea even if you do nothing. So it's important to realize that this pattern may continue whether treatment is given or not. The goal is to reduce the predominant symptom enough to keep it manageable and not affect your daily activities, but alterations in bowel habits are to be be expected from time to time.
How often should you eat if you have GERD?
You should eat normally with GERD or without GERD. Eat when hungry - typically 3 times per day. Eating more often, but less each time is ok too. What you want to avoid is foods READ MORE
You should eat normally with GERD or without GERD. Eat when hungry - typically 3 times per day. Eating more often, but less each time is ok too. What you want to avoid is foods that promote GERD (this can vary but caffeine, chocolate, peppermint are classic exacerbators of GERD), avoid larger heavy, high-calorie meals (that empty the stomach slowly and promote more GERD), and lastly avoid lying down after a meal (the stomach usually needs about 4 hrs to empty completely).
What vitamins help with acid reflux?
None. There is no evidence that vitamins can treat acid reflux. Vitamins have no effect on acid production either.
Is it gas or appendicitis?
Appendicitis usually causes very sharp, right lower quadrant pain. If your pain is not so sharp or severe and it is crampy (comes and goes, varies with food or bowel movement), READ MORE
Appendicitis usually causes very sharp, right lower quadrant pain. If your pain is not so sharp or severe and it is crampy (comes and goes, varies with food or bowel movement), then it's not appendicitis.
Why do I have these stomach symptoms?
Some of what you describe is GI, and some is not. It's likely that more than just a GI problem is going on since GI problems usually don't cause shaking or insomnia. A proper work READ MORE
Some of what you describe is GI, and some is not. It's likely that more than just a GI problem is going on since GI problems usually don't cause shaking or insomnia. A proper work up with a pediatrician is in order if these symptoms are chronic.
Gastritis/hiatial hernia/anemia symptoms (1 condition)?
Gastritis and hiatal hernia are usually chronic issues and do not convincing explain abdominal pain in most cases. In the same way, if you are already taking an anti-acid pill READ MORE
Gastritis and hiatal hernia are usually chronic issues and do not convincing explain abdominal pain in most cases. In the same way, if you are already taking an anti-acid pill like pantoprazole and the pain persists, then this argues that the pain is not acid-related. Look for other explanations for pain by seeking a good GI doc.
GERD?
None of what you describe sounds like GERD. Getting sick from a food might have been an enteric infection which can then precipitate or exacerbate dyspepsia and irritable bowel. READ MORE
None of what you describe sounds like GERD. Getting sick from a food might have been an enteric infection which can then precipitate or exacerbate dyspepsia and irritable bowel. For prolonged symptoms, see a PCP or GI doc.
What foods cause gallbladder attacks?
It's not necessarily a specific food, but in general, a bigger meal and higher fat content food will tend to cause more GB pain. This is because higher fat content meal will make READ MORE
It's not necessarily a specific food, but in general, a bigger meal and higher fat content food will tend to cause more GB pain. This is because higher fat content meal will make the GB contract more, increasing the chance of getting colic (pain).
How can I heal my gallbladder without surgery?
When you say "heal my GB", I am not sure what you mean. Do you have gallstones? If so, stones are hard to get rid of. It would take a long time of low fat diet to make stones go READ MORE
When you say "heal my GB", I am not sure what you mean. Do you have gallstones? If so, stones are hard to get rid of. It would take a long time of low fat diet to make stones go away, though they may not completely resolve.
How do you test for egg intolerance?
The short answer is no. Food "intolerance" is ill-defined, not a medically specific term. Food intolerance cannot specifically be tested for as no one can agree what intolerance READ MORE
The short answer is no. Food "intolerance" is ill-defined, not a medically specific term. Food intolerance cannot specifically be tested for as no one can agree what intolerance means. Food allergies are something different and these CAN be diagnosed by careful history, food diary and sometimes food allergy testing.
Can you develop an egg intolerance later in life?
Food intolerance is not a medical diagnosis. There is no agreed upon definition for this, nor any known treatment other than avoidance of the food that seems to be causing GI problems. READ MORE
Food intolerance is not a medical diagnosis. There is no agreed upon definition for this, nor any known treatment other than avoidance of the food that seems to be causing GI problems.
Constipation?
Yes, you should eat healthy food as usual. Bleeding as described is almost always hemorrhoids, but should be evaluated by a GI doctor. Use more over-the-counter laxatives or see READ MORE
Yes, you should eat healthy food as usual. Bleeding as described is almost always hemorrhoids, but should be evaluated by a GI doctor. Use more over-the-counter laxatives or see a GI doctor for Rx laxatives.
Where do you push on your stomach to release gas?
This doesn't really work. Firstly, it may not gas that you are experiencing but if it is gas then there is no way to move it through the GI tract by pushing on the abdomen. Gas READ MORE
This doesn't really work. Firstly, it may not gas that you are experiencing but if it is gas then there is no way to move it through the GI tract by pushing on the abdomen. Gas actually moves quickly through the GI tract naturally and should be released as flatulence. Reduce carbohydrates in the diet to reduce gas in general.
What is excessive gas a sign of?
If you mean excessive flatulence (farting) then this is almost always the result of undigested carbohydrates - usually vegetables and fruits. A low FODMAP diet is effective for READ MORE
If you mean excessive flatulence (farting) then this is almost always the result of undigested carbohydrates - usually vegetables and fruits. A low FODMAP diet is effective for reducing gas.
What home remedy gets rid of gas?
Diet change by reducing carbs will reduce gas. Try the low FODMAP diet.
What should I drink when I have gas?
There is nothing that you need to drink when you have gas (flatulence). You should reduce carbohydrates in the diet, e.g. with a low FODMAP diet.
Can you eat eggs when you have diarrhea?
Yes, not a problem
