What Causes Acid Reflux at Night? Causes, Relief and When to Worry
Heartburn that wakes you up, a sour taste in your mouth in the morning, or coughing and choking after you lie down are classic signs of acid reflux at night. Nighttime reflux is more than an annoyance: acid stays in the esophagus longer when you sleep, so it is more likely to cause damage. This […]
Digestive Disease Doctor Accepting Major Insurance in Katy and Cypress, TX
Finding a digestive disease doctor accepting insurance you already have can save time, money and stress. Whether you need help with reflux, IBS, Crohn’s disease, liver disease or a screening colonoscopy, starting with an in-network specialist helps keep costs predictable. This guide from United Gastroenterology Associates explains which major insurance plans Dr. Muhammad Ali Khan […]
Traveling to Katy or Cypress for a Colonoscopy: A Planning Checklist for Texas Patients
Many patients travel from across Greater Houston and other parts of Texas for a colonoscopy, whether from Fulshear, Richmond, Brookshire, Waller, Tomball or further away. A little planning makes the day smoother and helps make sure your procedure is not delayed or cancelled. This checklist from United Gastroenterology Associates covers everything you need when planning […]
Colonoscopy Prep Not Working? What to Do and When to Call Your Care Team
A good colonoscopy depends on a clean colon, so it is stressful when the prep does not seem to be working, you feel sick, or you cannot finish it. These problems are common and usually fixable if you act early. This guide from United Gastroenterology Associates explains what to do when your colonoscopy prep is […]
Stomach Pain at Night With Fever: When Should You Seek Urgent Care?
Stomach pain that wakes you at night is different from everyday indigestion, and when it comes with a fever it can be a sign of infection or inflammation inside the abdomen. Some causes, such as a stomach bug, settle on their own, but others, such as appendicitis, diverticulitis or a gallbladder infection, need treatment quickly. […]
Diarrhea After Antibiotics: When Is It a Side Effect, and When Is It More Serious?
Antibiotics fight infections, but they also disturb the healthy bacteria in your gut, so diarrhea after antibiotics is one of the most common side effects. Most of the time it is mild and stops soon after the course ends. Sometimes, though, it is a sign of Clostridioides difficile (C. diff), a gut infection that can […]
Severe Constipation With Rectal Pain: Causes and When to Seek Care
Constipation is uncomfortable on its own, but when it comes with sharp, aching or pressure-like pain in the rectum, it can make every bathroom trip something to dread. Severe constipation with rectal pain usually has a clear, treatable cause, such as hard stool stretching the anus, a small tear, swollen hemorrhoids or stool that has […]
Sulfur Burps With Diarrhea: Possible Causes and When to Get Checked
Burps that smell like rotten eggs are unpleasant, and when they come with diarrhea, bloating or stomach cramps, many people wonder what is going on. The smell comes from hydrogen sulfide gas produced when bacteria or parasites break down food in the gut. Sometimes it is just a high-sulfur meal, but sulfur burps and diarrhea […]
Diarrhea After Gallbladder Removal: Why It Happens and When to Get Help
Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) is one of the most common surgeries in the United States, and most people digest normally afterwards. But some develop loose, urgent stools, especially after meals, that can last weeks, months or longer. This guide from United Gastroenterology Associates explains why diarrhea after gallbladder removal happens, how to manage diarrhea after eating […]
Why Do I Need to Poop Right After Eating? Normal Urges vs. Ongoing Diarrhea
Feeling a sudden need to poop after eating is very common. Most of the time it is a normal reflex, not a disease. But when the urge comes with urgent, loose stools after most meals, cramping or other symptoms, it can point to a digestive condition that is worth checking. This guide from United Gastroenterology […]