- Medical Weight LossShort bowel syndrome (SBS) is a malabsorption disorder caused by the surgical removal of a large portion of the small intestine. The main symptom of SBS is diarrhea, which can lead to dehydration, malnutrition and weight loss. Other symptoms may include bloating, heartburn, fatigue, lactose intolerance and foul smelling stool. Short bowel syndrome is rare, affecting about three new people per million each year. There are an estimated 15,000 Americans with this condition.. Read more...
- Pediatric CareMember: American Gastroenterological Association, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American College of Gastroenterology, American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, American College of Physicians, American Society for Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Medical Association, Texas Society for Gastroenterology & Endoscopy, Harris County Medical Society
- ColonoscopyThe best defense is to have regular screenings. The American Cancer Society recommends that you begin colorectal screenings at age 50 (45 if you are African-American). You may need to begin screenings earlier if your mother, father, brother or sister has had the disease or you suffer from inflammatory bowel disease. Although there are several colorectal cancer screening methods, only colonoscopy lets us examine the inside of the entire colon.
- Constipation
- Irritable Bowel SyndromeIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder that causes the colon to function improperly. It is prevalent in people of all ages and affects roughly 5 million Americans. Although IBS doesn’t damage the digestive tract or cause other health problems, its symptoms are uncomfortable, embarrassing and life-changing. And they may be a sign of some other, more serious disorder.
- Diarrhea
- Labor and DeliveryABL is not a normal part of aging. Possible causes include hemorrhoids, pelvic floor muscle weakness, childbirth injuries, inflammatory bowel disease, rectal tumors, nerve injuries and neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. More often than not, however, ABL is caused by weak nerve signals controlling the muscles of the rectum, which leads to lost sensation when trying to pass stool.
- Internal Medicine
- GastroenterologyAt Gastroenterology Consultants, we take care of your digestive problems and liver disease with extraordinary skill, extensive experience and the warmth and commitment you deserve. Founded in 1983 by Dr. Nat Bala as a one-man practice, it has grown to a twelve-physician group, becoming the largest partnership GI practice in Houston today. Over the years, we have helped tens of thousands of people in and around Houston, including Nassau Bay, Webster, Pasadena and Pearland, introduced many new procedures to the area and earned the trust of thousands of patients and their doctors. Today, we are known for our skill, our comprehensive services and our availability, responsiveness and efficiency in treating GI conditions such as acid reflux, abdominal pain, anemia, Crohn's disease, IBS, diarrhea, constipation, lactose intolerance and many others.
- Colon CancerGastroenterology Consultants is a leader in advanced, comprehensive gastrointestinal care. We specialize in up-to-date gastrointestinal care, which includes screening and treatment for colon cancer, heartburn and acid reflux, esophageal disorders and difficulty swallowing, peptic ulcers, H. pylori, gallstones and other gallbladder disorders, rectal bleeding and hemorrhoids, malabsorption and celiac disease, liver diseases - hepatitis C, hepatitis B, cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, hepatoma and liver cancer, abdominal pain, noncardiac chest pain, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer, anemia, nausea and vomiting, gas and bloating and lactose intolerance
- EndoscopyEndoscopy, which means “looking inside,” is a vital tool in the evaluation of gastrointestinal (GI) problems and in the detection of colorectal cancer and precancerous polyps. At its most basic, endoscopy is the direct visualization of the GI tract using specialized cameras.
- Stress ManagementIBS is characterized most commonly by cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. Most people can control their symptoms with diet, stress management, and prescribed medications. For others, however, IBS can be disabling. Read more...
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- UltrasoundIn addition to general endoscopic procedures, his endoscopic practice includes ERCP, EUS, Enteral Stenting, Device (Balloon) Assisted Enteroscopy EMR, and RFA/Ablative Therapy for Barrett’s Esophagus. His clinical practice includes General GI, with special interest in Pancreato-biliary disorders and GI Oncology. His clinical research interests are in the field of endoscopic ultrasound, endoscopic outcomes and web-based medical education and training including the use of videos in imparting endoscopic training.
- UlcerA peptic ulcer is a sore on the lining of the stomach or duodenum, the beginning of the small intestine. A peptic ulcer in the stomach is called a gastric ulcer. One that occurs in the duodenum is called a duodenal ulcer. Read more...