by Bradley A. Connor, M.D. | Mar 6, 2023 | All Medical Insights, Gallbladder Disease
The gallbladder, a small sac located under the liver, stores and concentrates bile created by the liver. This bile aids in the digestion of food. When the gallbladder becomes blocked by gallstones, the bile it stores gets blocked in the bile ducts and causes pain and...
by Bradley A. Connor, M.D. | Mar 6, 2023 | All Medical Insights, H. Pylori
Helicobacter Pylori, or H. pylori, is an infection caused by a bacteria that enters the gut and wreaks havoc on a patient’s GI system. Although some patients never experience any symptoms and therefore never receive treatment, this bacteria can cause a multitude of...
by Bradley A. Connor, M.D. | Mar 6, 2023 | All Medical Insights, Giardia Lamblia
Giardia lamblia, also known as giardia duodenalis, is a microscopic protozoan flagellate that can cause a range of gastrointestinal symptoms, from severe diarrhea to malabsorption. According to the CDC, it is the most common cause of waterborne outbreaks of diarrhea...