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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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Bleeding after a colonoscopy - is it normal?
It might be normal if it happens soon after, within 1-2 days. If it happens later than that, then it may be a complication, especially if the amount of bleeding is significant. READ MORE
It might be normal if it happens soon after, within 1-2 days. If it happens later than that, then it may be a complication, especially if the amount of bleeding is significant. It could also be due to a source unrelated to the colonoscopy such as hemorrhoids.
I am having abdominal pain in the right side. What could be wrong?
Could be gallbladder, abdominal wall pain, renal stone, dyspepsia, etc.
What is the reason for my acidity?
Either the medication is not suppressing acid enough or the symptom you have is not actually from acid reflux. A good GI doc can help to sort it out.
Why do I have chronic stomach pain?
To ascertain the cause of chronic pain requires a careful history and physical exam. Testing often comes up empty in GI and other fields of medicine. Sometimes the history done READ MORE
To ascertain the cause of chronic pain requires a careful history and physical exam. Testing often comes up empty in GI and other fields of medicine. Sometimes the history done is perfunctory and superficial, which will lead to the diagnosis being missed and negative testing.
Get another opinion from a GI doc who will take the time to perform a detailed history.
Get another opinion from a GI doc who will take the time to perform a detailed history.
Do vitamin B12 shots cause derealization symptoms?
As a GI doc, this is not my area of expertise but I don't believe that disorder is related to vit B12 shots.
What does pancreatic pain feel like?
The pancreas causes pain either from inflammation (pancreatitis) or a tumor (pancreas cancer). The pain is different in these 2 cases. Pancreatitis causes acute, sudden onset, READ MORE
The pancreas causes pain either from inflammation (pancreatitis) or a tumor (pancreas cancer). The pain is different in these 2 cases. Pancreatitis causes acute, sudden onset, sharp epigastric pain (above the belly button), usually constant pain but worse with eating. Pain often associated with nausea and vomiting. Pancreas cancer pain is more chronic (lasting weeks or months), dull, located in the same area, but not worse with eating, usually no N/V, sometimes with weight loss and radiation to the back.
Does pancreatitis cause stomach gurgling?
Short answer is no. Acute pancreatitis would not cause gurgling which generally means there are loud bowel sounds, which we call boborygmi. Borborygmi are not necessarily indicative READ MORE
Short answer is no. Acute pancreatitis would not cause gurgling which generally means there are loud bowel sounds, which we call boborygmi. Borborygmi are not necessarily indicative of pathology, though it is conceivable that chronic pancreatitis may make it hard to digest fatty foods so this might cause more gurgling. Other potential causes of loud boborygmi might include IBS, SIBO, carbohydrate malabsorption, small bowel strictures.
Soft Bowel Movements?
You should see a primary care doctor and have a basic medical work up appropriate for your age. A colonoscopy is due after age 50 if you haven't had one yet. Improve your diet READ MORE
You should see a primary care doctor and have a basic medical work up appropriate for your age. A colonoscopy is due after age 50 if you haven't had one yet. Improve your diet and the stools will probably become more normal.
How can I detox my bowels in one day?
It is not necessary to "detox" the bowels. This is not a medically valid concept. Even those who espouse this practice cannot define it, demonstrate it scientifically or provide READ MORE
It is not necessary to "detox" the bowels. This is not a medically valid concept. Even those who espouse this practice cannot define it, demonstrate it scientifically or provide valid documentation of any efficacy. You may have abnormal bowel motility, hypersensitive bowel, malabsorption of carbohydrates or other conditions producing symptoms that are interpreted by some as "toxins" in the bowel or in the stool. But there is no evidence for toxins needing to be cleansed from the intestines. There are plenty of people trying to make money pushing these unsubstantiated claims (much the same as the probiotic and vitamin crazes - the former holds out some hope but extensive research has shown little to no benefit, and the latter has been thoroughly debunked).
I encourage you to seek other explanations for whatever ails you from a GI standpoint, and I do appreciate the opportunity to address this issue.
I encourage you to seek other explanations for whatever ails you from a GI standpoint, and I do appreciate the opportunity to address this issue.
Which medicine is best for stomach pain?
It depends on the cause. Best to get evaluated by a primary care or GI doc.
Why do I get stomach cramps and diarrhea at night?
There are many possible causes, so a lot more detail is needed before a diagnosis can be made. Some causes include irritable bowel, celiac disease, lactose intolerance, colitis, READ MORE
There are many possible causes, so a lot more detail is needed before a diagnosis can be made. Some causes include irritable bowel, celiac disease, lactose intolerance, colitis, etc., but it's not possible to venture a guess unless more information is obtained. You should see a PCP or GI doc for a proper work-up. Go sooner rather than later if you have weight loss, blood in the stool, or anemia.
What should I eat if I have diarrhea and cramps?
Depends on what the pain and diarrhea are from. If you are healthy, then it might be irritable bowel syndrome, but a proper diagnosis should be made. What you eat may or may not READ MORE
Depends on what the pain and diarrhea are from. If you are healthy, then it might be irritable bowel syndrome, but a proper diagnosis should be made. What you eat may or may not have any effect on these symptoms, however. There is no single diet that helps IBS.
What foods neutralize stomach acid?
The short answer is that all foods neutralize stomach acid, but only to a limited degree. Normal stomach pH is 1 and when you ingest food then you buffer that acid a bit, but eating READ MORE
The short answer is that all foods neutralize stomach acid, but only to a limited degree. Normal stomach pH is 1 and when you ingest food then you buffer that acid a bit, but eating also stimulates acid production so the buffering is short-lived and the pH goes back to 1 quickly. Even thinking about food causes acid production, in anticipation of eating. The bottom line is that even so-called alkaline foods or drinks, like milk, cannot buffer stomach acid enough to have any clinical effect. In general, one does not need to buffer or control acid unless that acid is causing a problem such as refluxing into the esophagus. Abdominal pain after eating - i.e., this symptom alone - is not necessarily a sign of too much stomach acid. The only things that cause excessive stomach acid are H. pylori infection and very rare tumors.
Pain with deep breath on right side below ribcage?
You need a proper diagnosis if one has not been made. This will require an extensive history and physical exam.
Best Imaging for flank pain?
It does sound like the pain is not of GI origin. CT scan is probably the next imaging to consider. Labs are not likely to help.
What helps gastritis go away?
Depends on the cause. If it's secondary to H. pylori infection, then treat that. Other causes of gastritis are rare and need to be diagnosed by a GI doctor. Most mild gastritis READ MORE
Depends on the cause. If it's secondary to H. pylori infection, then treat that. Other causes of gastritis are rare and need to be diagnosed by a GI doctor. Most mild gastritis does not need specific treatment, though.
How can I rebuild my stomach lining?
You don't need to do that. The stomach lining is constantly regenerating naturally, like the rest of the GI tract. If you think something happened to your stomach lining then chances READ MORE
You don't need to do that. The stomach lining is constantly regenerating naturally, like the rest of the GI tract. If you think something happened to your stomach lining then chances are you were misinformed.
What helps an inflamed stomach?
Depends on the cause. Too many possibilities to go over in this forum. You need to know what is causing the inflammation in order to treat it.
Can a warm bath help with constipation?
No, not directly. If baths help relieve stress/anxiety and the stress/anxiety is causing constipation, then the baths might help secondarily. Use laxatives such as dulcolax and READ MORE
No, not directly. If baths help relieve stress/anxiety and the stress/anxiety is causing constipation, then the baths might help secondarily. Use laxatives such as dulcolax and miralax.
How long is too long to be constipated?
Up to 3 days without a bowel movement can be considered normal but the # of stools per day or per week is highly variable among individuals. If you are uncomfortable due to absence READ MORE
Up to 3 days without a bowel movement can be considered normal but the # of stools per day or per week is highly variable among individuals. If you are uncomfortable due to absence of bowel movements, then it is too long and should be treated.
