In today's Gut Doctor episode, Dr. Parikh reviews how and when he tries to get his patients off proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). While there are some very important reasons you need to remain on PPIs, not all patients need them forever. Dr. Parikh provides tips on how to get off the medication in collaboration with your provider.

In this episode of the Gut Doctor podcast, Dr. Parikh discusses cognitive behavioral therapy with Dr. Emily Wyckoff, a clinical psychology fellow with Hartford Hospital's Digestive Health Center. Dr. Wyckoff reviews the structure and goals of cognitive behavioral therapy , its application in GI diseases, and even does an impromptu session of diaphragmatic breathing. 

Long distance running can result in a variety of gastrointestinal complaints. In this episode of the Gut Doctor podcast, Dr. Parikh interviews Dr. Drew Triplett, DO of Dayton Gastroenterology. Dr. Triplett is not only a gastroenterologist but an avid runner who has completed eighteen marathons. They discuss common GI symptoms associated with running and what patients could do to prevent them. 

Dr. Parikh discusses one of the most challenging aspects of every gastroenterology patient's medical journey: the bowel preparation or cleanse that is done prior to the colonoscopy. He gets tips and tricks from Karly Grady, central scheduling supervisor for CTGI.

In the GI 101 series, Dr. Parikh interviews one of the training physicians to get their perspective on a variety of gastrointestinal topics. In today's episode he welcomes back Dr. Bashar Sharma, a gastroenterology fellow at the University of Connecticut.  Bashar is certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine and in this episode he reviews current and future endoscopic options for weight loss management.

Dr. Parikh discusses a practical approach to gastroesophageal reflux disease with Dr. Alex Perelman, a gastroenterologist with Vanguard Gastroenterology and clinical instructor at New York University. They discuss symptoms, diagnostic tests beyond the endoscopy, and management strategies. 

For today's gut doctor podcast, Dr. Parikh interviews Dr. Michael Karasik, Director of Interventional Endoscopy for Hartford Healthcare's Digestive Health Center and an interventional gastroenterologist with CTGI. Dr. Karasik discusses per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) for the treatment of achalasia, an esophageal condition that results in trouble swallowing. 

Dr. Parikh and APRN Priscilla Quilter discuss microscopic colitis - a condition where the colon looks normal endoscopically but there is underlying inflammation that can lead to symptoms such as diarrhea and weight loss. They discuss common presentations, diagnostic tests and treatment strategies.

In this episode of the Gut Doctor podcast, Dr. Parikh interviews Megan Lester, a doctor of naturopathic medicine at Collaborative Natural Health Partners LLC. They discuss a non-traditional approach to small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. In this episode, they focus on Dr. Lester's preferred diagnostic strategies and her antimicrobial therapies including traditional antibiotics, herbal antimicrobials, and an elemental diet. 

In the GI 101 series, Dr. Parikh interviews one of the training physicians to get their perspective on a variety of gastrointestinal topics. In today's episode he talks with Dr. Bashar Sharma, a gastroenterology fellow at the University of Connecticut.  Bashar is certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine and he provides another overview of the currently available pharmaceutical options for weight loss management.