Occasional feelings of heartburn are normal, but if you suffer from heartburn frequently, your heartburn could actually be a sign of gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly known as GERD. Your gastroenterologist Read more

A gastroenterologist is a doctor who studies your digestive system's organs, particularly the biliary organs and GI tract (esophagus, stomach, and intestines) (your liver, bile ducts, pancreas, and gallbladder.) Our Read more

Liver disease can be a scary diagnosis. Unfortunately, it’s also a common medical condition. Seeing the right specialist can make all the difference in how you manage liver disease. A Read more

Do you suffer from chronic stomach or abdominal pain? If so, you could have a treatable condition known as irritable bowel syndrome or IBS. Your gastroenterologist is an expert at Read more

An endoscopy is a vital diagnostic procedure gastroenterologists use to diagnose and treat a wide variety of conditions affecting your upper digestive system. An endoscopy allows your gastroenterologist to view Read more

How your gastroenterologists in Chicago, IL, can help when you have liver disease Liver disease can make life difficult. Having a doctor who specializes in liver disease treatment can give you Read more

Is it time for me to schedule a colonoscopy? According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the US. While we have seen a Read more

Your digestive system is important. It handles the food you eat, breaking down the food into energy for your body to use. Your digestive system also gets rid of the Read more

Heartburn is a common problem, especially if you love spicy or acidic foods. It is estimated over 60 million people in this country suffer from heartburn at least once a Read more

When it is time to get a colonoscopy in Chicago, IL, Summit Digestive and Liver Disease Specialists has five locations to make it easy for you to make an appointment with any Read more

When it comes to your diet—it’s important to trust your gut. Your gut microbiome is incredibly diverse, containing 50 trillion or more bacteria crucial for proper digestion. Not surprisingly, the rest Read more