Gastro Health - Alabama

11/06/2025

The holidays should be full of joy, not tummy trouble. Don't let heartburn, constipation, or nausea spoil the season. Our digestive health experts are here to help you feel your best. Schedule your visit today!

10/30/2025

Jack-o'-lanterns can be scary, but screening for colon cancer doesn't have to be. Colonoscopies are common procedures and complications are rare. Colonoscopy is the only screening method that can both detect and prevent cancer. Don’t get spooked. Get checked for colon cancer!

10/24/2025

Watch Gastro Health's Dr. Andres Gelrud discuss Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) on the Emmy Award-winning docuseries, Medical Stories, now airing on PBS.

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) is a condition in which the pancreas doesn’t produce enough enzymes to help the body properly digest food. According ...

10/17/2025

Gastro Health's Dr. Asma Khapra discussed the relationship between ulcerative colitis and menopause with Everyday Health.

Some evidence suggests menopause may worsen ulcerative colitis (UC) symptoms. Here’s how to manage your symptoms if you have both menopause and UC.

10/07/2025

Gastro Health's Dr. James Leavitt discussed biomarker-guided therapy and the future of IBD treatment with HealthCentral.

Researchers have identified biomarkers that can predict how well someone will respond to a specific drug.

10/03/2025

🎉October is Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month! Ultrasound is an important diagnostic tool that helps patients and their families get answers sooner. We proudly recognize our sonographers and the impact they make every day.

09/26/2025

At-home tests may be convenient, but they miss cancer in as many as 1 of 13 patients. Colon cancer isn't convenient at all. Colonoscopy is the gold standard of care because it's the only screening method that can detect and prevent cancer. If you're 45 or older, make the time for the best care available. Learn more: https://gastrohealth.com/news/patient-care/cost-of-convenience

09/18/2025

Gastro Health's Dr. Aditi Stanton spoke with The Guardian about how to avoid tummy trouble while traveling.

Experts weigh in on how to best protect your gut – and yourself – when you hit the road

09/10/2025

Gastro Health's Dr. Ronen Arai gave Everyday Health some tips for managing pain from Crohn's disease.

Crohn’s disease can cause various types of pain, including intestinal pain, joint pain, and eye pain.

09/04/2025

Does heartburn get worse as you get older? Gastro Health's Dr. Asma Khapra talked to Flow Space about the link between menopause and GERD.

Learn how menopause affects acid reflux, what symptoms to watch for and natural ways to manage GERD in midlife women.

08/29/2025

Our care centers will be closed Monday, Sept. 1 in observance of Labor Day. Have a safe and relaxing holiday weekend!