This week, Dr. Islam takes a long look at managing your life and gut following the removal of your gallbladder, or cholecystectomy. He provides a patient case study (1:04), what exactly happens to your digestive system following your gallbladder removal (12:00), and what foods he recommends following your cholecystectomy (16:12). 

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This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into using food as medicine for your gut. He discusses a recent patient case study (2:01), the immense benefits of blueberries on your gut (16:28), the mysterious benefits of ginger (23:13) and not all bread is bad for your gut (30:57). 

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This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into fatty liver disease and everything you need to know about this relatively under-discussed, but important health topic. Everything from NAFLD, MASLD, patient case studies and tips, it's all here!

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This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into bloating. He discusses a case study of a patient that suffered from bloating (1:28), he provides some tips on how to combat your bloat (16:22), and how castor oil may be able to help as well (24:03).

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Website: https://lubbockgastro.com
YouTube: @SameerIslamMD
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Dr. Islam welcomes a fellow West Texas healthcare provider, Kobie Benham, owner of Snyder Family Healthcare. They discuss what it's like to practice medicine in a rural community, owning your own practice, the explosion of hormone replacement therapy and much more. 

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Office: 806-696-4440

This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into the world of constipation. He begins with a patient case study (2:44). He also gives five easy tips to improve your constipation (20:39), foods to avoid (24:33) and he discusses the benefits of Dragon Fruit when it comes to constipation (32:39). 

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Website: https://lubbockgastro.com
YouTube: @SameerIslamMD
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Office: 806-696-4440

This week Dr. Islam uses a patient's experience (1:02) with acid reflux as a backdrop for the causes (2:09), testing (7:36) and treatments (9:21) for reflux. 

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Website: https://lubbockgastro.com
YouTube: @SameerIslamMD
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Office: 806-696-4440

This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive down below!

He begins with a case study from a patient who was struggling with pelvic floor dysfunction and hemorrhoids (2:45). Next he takes a look at why you may be having an itchy bottom and how you can prevent it (13:52). Also he goes over the most common hemorrhoid myths he hears (19:43), and he goes more in-depth on pelvic floor dysfunction (22:45). 

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Website: https://lubbockgastro.com
YouTube: @SameerIslamMD
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Office: 806-696-4440

This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into everything you need to know about GERD, reflux and heartburn. He begins with a patient case study (1:55). He then give five effective ways to help manage your GERD (19:15), he debunks some common acid reflux myths (24:01), and has five drink recommendations for your reflux (30:56). 

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Website: https://lubbockgastro.com
YouTube: @SameerIslamMD
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X: @SameerIslamMD
Office: 806-696-4440

This week Dr. Islam takes an extensive dive into IBS. He begins with an IBS patient case study (2:05). He also takes a look at the most common causes of IBS (16:37), foods he recommends to help with your IBS symptoms (21:00), and five changes you can make in your life to help with your IBS (25:10). 

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Website: https://lubbockgastro.com
YouTube: @SameerIslamMD
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammd
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sameerislammd
X: @SameerIslamMD
Office: 806-696-4440