Articles about Gastroenterology
Long considered relatively rare, celiac disease is now recognized as one of the more common lifelong ailments, affecting an estimated 3 million people in the United States. An autoimmune condition, it’s triggered by the ingestion of gluten, a protein component in wheat, barley and rye. When people with celiac disease eat food containing gluten, their […]
We’ve all had a bellyache or gastro flare-up at one time or another, and these types of issues seem to occur more often as we age. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, a whopping 60 million to 70 million people in the United States feel the pain and embarrassment of digestive […]
People often used to be reluctant to speak of their digestive issues or to seek help early enough when unusual symptoms occurred. Now, they are more apt to take charge of their health care, opting to eat healthier, exercise and, yes, schedule a colonoscopy. An increasing number of people choose Elms Digestive Disease Specialists to […]
Dr. Margarita Murphy of Gastrointestinal Surgical Specialists, LLC “I stay busy, with little time to prepare meals, so I recommend regular fiber supplements.” The old saying about an apple a day keeping a doctor away has been repeated plenty of times – but it when it comes to fiber in the diet, Dr. Margarita Murphy […]
No ‘butts’ about it, the treatment of colon and rectal problems is something Dr. Maria Margarita Murphy takes very seriously. “People have come to me petrified but there is no reason to be scared or embarrassed,” Murphy explains. “This is what I do, this is my life choice.” People are often uncomfortable about seeking medical […]
A California native, Dr. Michael Sagatelian attended the University of California at Davis, earning both a B.S. in biochemistry and an M.D before moving on to the University of California at Irvine to fulfill his internship and residency requirements. He moved to Louisville, Kentucky to become certified in gastroenterology. While in Louisville, Dr. Sagatelian was […]