What Are the Symptoms of GERD?

When you eat certain foods or lay down too quickly after eating, you risk having acid reflux. This occurs when the esophagus doesn’t completely close to the stomach and acid Read more
How Liver Disease Treatment Can Help You

At Summit Digestive & Liver Disease Specialists, Dr. David Chua, Dr. Rajeev Nayar, and Dr. Afreen Hyder can help you manage a variety of liver disease problems in Chicago, IL, Read more
Don't Ignore Abdominal Pain

Abdominal pain manifests as discomfort or ache in the area between your chest and pelvis. It can range from mild to severe, and symptoms like bloating, nausea, or cramping may Read more
How a Gastroenterologist Can Help You

The gastrointestinal system includes the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, gallbladder, pancreas, and liver. These are all a part of your daily life, and they are crucial to digestion Read more
When To Schedule Your First Colonoscopy

You’ve probably heard about a colonoscopy, but you’re not really sure you need one. You might be wondering when you should have your first colonoscopy. Your gastroenterologist has the answers Read more
Common Digestive Disorders: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

There are several different digestive disorders that can affect your gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Many of these disorders have similar symptoms and can greatly impact your life. You might find that Read more
Understanding the Role of Diet in Gastrointestinal Health

Diet plays a huge role in how you feel, especially regarding your gastrointestinal system. It’s easy to eat junk food, but it’s not so easy for your body to digest Read more
How often have you thought about your gallbladder?

How often have you thought about your gallbladder? Chances are it’s not exactly top-of-mind, but the small organ located beneath the liver in the upper right section of your abdomen Read more
How Do I Deal With Acid Reflux?

Everyone has heartburn occasionally. It’s that stabbing, burning sensation in your chest, and it has nothing to do with your heart. Heartburn is known as acid reflux, and it’s a Read more
What Can Cause Heartburn?

Find out why you might be dealing with heartburn. Heartburn is a common issue. While it’s usually nothing to worry about, if you are dealing with this problem regularly, it might Read more
Why Have a Abdominal Ultrasound

Ultrasound scans are very common, and you may be familiar with the technology as it's often prescribed to expecting mothers so they can have a glimpse of their child and Read more