10 episodes
Let's Talk About Poop Dr. Sameer Islam
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- Health & Fitness
Take a journey through the bowels of your GI tract with Dr. Sameer Islam! Based out of Lubbock, Texas and trained at the Mayo Clinic, Dr. Islam provides insights and answers to the problems his patients see on a daily basis.
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Fix Your Bloating!
This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into bloating; the causes (1:53), treatment options (7:08), and when it's time to worry (11:17). He also takes your questions on:
-Fecal Transplants (12:29)-Citrucel (15:39)-Gastroparesis (17:28)
Let's Talk About Poop!
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Diverticulitis Deep Dive!
This week Dr. Islam dives in deep into diverticulitis (1:52). He takes a look at the symptoms (3:33), the causes (4:33), how it's diagnosed and treated (6:24), foods you should avoid (9:43), how much fiber you should have to prevent it (11:12), the age range of people who are affected (12:25) and how spicy foods can affect diverticulitis (14:57).
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Solving Constipation!
This week Dr. Islam takes an extensive look into constipation. The symptoms (1:02), the causes (4:57), tips for prevention (9:06), and how much water you should be drinking to help get rid of constipation (12:50).
Also, he takes your questions on: -Proton pump inhibitors (13:44)-Magnesium for constipation (15:39)-Colonoscopy age (16:00)
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Dysphagia - Difficulty Swallowing
This week Dr. Islam takes a detailed look at dysphagia - or difficulty swallowing (1:11) and answers your questions on:
-Urgent Poops (10:19)-Bloody Stools (12:50)-Mucus in Stool (14:55)-Sigmoidoscopy vs. Colonoscopy (16:19)
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Heartburn - Reflux - GERD!
This week Dr. Islam takes a detailed look into heartburn, acid reflux and GERD. What is GERD? (2:09) The symptoms (5:27), factors that make it worse (8:08), how it's diagnosed (9:39), how it's treated (11:31), and when it's time to worry (14:42).
Also he takes your questions on:-Ozempic and gut problems (15:53)-Best ways to improve your gut (17:01)-Hepatitis C (18:22)
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Hemorrhoids - A Pain in Your Butt
This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into everyone's least favorite pain in the butt - hemorrhoids! (1:26). The types, the grades, the causes and the treatments. Also, he answers your questions on a variety of topics including:
-Soluble vs. Insoluble Fiber (10:08)-Mucus in Stool (11:27)-Heat in Your Bottom (12:28)-The Vegus Nerve's Role in IBS (13:17)-Bloating (14:34)-Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (15:58)
Let's Talk About Poop!