Colonoscopy vs. Cologuard, Fatty Liver, and Acid Reflux | Doctors on Call

Описание: In this episode of Doctors on Call, host Dr. Ryan Harden welcomes a specialized panel to answer viewer questions about common upper and lower gastrointestinal (GI) conditions. Whether you're curious about the "gold standard" for cancer screening or wondering if your morning coffee is causing your heartburn, our experts break down complex medical topics into easy-to-understand advice.

Topics Covered in This Episode:

Colon Cancer Screening: Is Cologuard actually better than a colonoscopy?
Liver Health: What exactly is "fatty liver" and how do you manage it through lifestyle?
Diverticulosis vs. Diverticulitis: Understanding those "pockets" in the colon and the power of a high-fiber diet.
Acid Reflux & Heartburn: Common triggers (like coffee!), "silent reflux," and the role of hiatal hernias.
Gut Biome: Do you really need prebiotics and probiotics?
Common Surgeries: When do gallstones or hemorrhoids actually require a surgical procedure?
Pediatric Concerns: Recognizing lactose intolerance and reflux in children.

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0:00 – Introduction: Common GI Conditions

1:30 – Colon Cancer Screening: Colonoscopy vs. Cologuard

3:50 – Fatty Liver: Causes, Management, and Lifestyle

5:45 – Diverticulosis vs. Diverticulitis: What are those "pockets"?

8:10 – Acid Reflux & Heartburn: Triggers and Treatments

11:15 – Is Coffee Bad for Your Gut?

12:40 – Prebiotics and Probiotics: Do They Actually Work?

15:20 – Incomplete Bowel Movements & Internal Hemorrhoids

17:35 – Lactose Intolerance in Children and Adults

20:15 – Do I Need Surgery for Hemorrhoids?

22:20 – Esophageal Spasms: When Chest Pain Isn't a Heart Attack

23:45 – Can Stress Actually Cause Stomach Ulcers?

24:50 – Gallstones: When is Surgery Necessary?

25:30 – Is Omeprazole (Prilosec) Safe for Long-Term Use?