Blog

The stomach flu, also known as gastroenteritis, is an infection of the gastrointestinal tract that causes symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. It can be caused by a number of different viruses, bacteria, or parasites, and is highly contagious. If left untreated, the stomach flu can lead to dehydration and other serious […]

Hemorrhoidectomy is a rigorous, occasionally uncomfortable, but sometimes successful, even permanent, treatment option. Complications are uncommon and often not serious.

It can be very frightening to think about the possibility of having stomach cancer. However, it’s important to remember that stomach cancer is relatively rare, and there are many other more common causes of stomach problems. Still, if you have any symptoms that could be related to stomach cancer, it’s important to see a doctor […]

At Triborough GI in New York, our gastroenterologists know that abdominal pain has many potential causes. The most common causes — such as gas pains, indigestion, or a pulled muscle — usually aren’t serious. Other conditions may require urgent medical attention. While the location and pattern of abdominal pain can provide important clues, its time […]

At Triborough GI New York, our gastroenterologists know that diseases of the stomach tend to come with strong discomfort, and emotional gastritis is one of the worst.  Despite there being a multitude of possible causes for stomach pain, some of them seem to be due entirely to emotional problems. This is the case with emotional gastritis.

Some women have gastrointestinal issues that worsen and become more prominent during pregnancy. This may be due to increased hormone levels, but it may also be a result of the decreasing space in the body cavity for all of the internal organs. In this post, we’ll take a look at some common pregnancy woes – […]

Though unpleasant, the occasional heartburn that can ruin your meals every now and then is common and usually not cause for concern. When it occurs more frequently, however, heartburn indicates a more serious issue, such as acid reflux disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Heartburn, acid reflux, and GERD are related, but with some important […]

It’s a timeless question asked by patients and the source of internet myths: If one gender is more prone to developing hemorrhoids than the other? While there are a variety of reasons a woman may get more hemorrhoids than a man or vice versa, to say that one gender is more prone to develop hemorrhoids […]

Our gut is fascinating. It’s a complex system that starts in our mouth and is made up of various parts of the body involved in the digestion process such as the esophagus, gallbladder, liver, stomach, pancreas, duodenum, large intestine, jejunum, appendix, ileum, rectum, and anus. As well as processing food and nutrients and excreting waste, […]

The clear blue skies, warm temps, outdoor parties, and days at the pool are proof that it’s summertime. But, the weather isn’t the one and only thing getting hotter. If you are dealing with GI symptoms during these warmer months, you don’t have to suffer alone. Request a consultation with a gastrointestinal doctor at Triborough […]