If you are new to FODMAPs, read our overview first. Before embarking on a low-FODMAP diet, it is essential to seek approval and guidance from your healthcare provider. The initial phase of this…

The low FODMAP diet has been widely used for overall GI relief in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). However, decreasing intake of fermentable carbohydrates reduces available fuel for the gut microbiota, subsequently…

The microbiota refers to the collective community of microbes, that live on or within different parts of our bodies, like the skin, mouth, and gut. The gut microbiota is made up of trillions…

Key Takeaways about Inflammatory Bowel Disease Approximately 1,200,000 Million Americans and around 2.5 to 3 Million Europeans have Inflammatory Bowel Disease. See the prevalence statistics below: Recent population-based studies indicate that incidence rates…

How Common are Gastritis and Gastropathy H. Pylori gastritis is the most common type of gastritis, and nearly everyone who is infected with H. pylori develops chronic gastritis. About half of the world’s…

Incidence Patterns for Crohn’s Disease Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It causes inflammation of your digestive tract, which can lead to abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss and malnutrition….

What is GER? Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) happens when your stomach contents come back up into your esophagus. Many people have GER once in a while, and GER often happens without causing symptoms. In…

The most common method of fecal sampling is with a universal tube that contains a small spoon on its lid. Calprotectin is then assessed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) in an extract made…