by Mark M. Davidson, MD | Feb 3, 2016 | Gastroenterology
How Exercise Can Improve Your Digestion BOOK APPOINTMENT If you suffer from constipation or gas, there may be a simple solution to the problem. The digestive system can be be affected by your daily habits, including diet, and lifestyle. By regularly exercising, you...
by Mark M. Davidson, MD | Dec 7, 2015 | Gastroenterology
How Do People Get Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)? BOOK APPOINTMENT Over 600,000 Americans are affected per year by inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD. They cover a group of disorders that can lead to chronic inflammation of the intestines, including Crohn’s disease...
by Mark M. Davidson, MD | Nov 12, 2015 | Gastroenterology
The Treatment of Hemorrhoids in Los Angeles BOOK APPOINTMENT Hemorrhoids can be large and result in persistent bleeding. In order to provide relief from these symptoms, surgery is a necessary procedure. This procedure can be performed once and patients can be free of...
by Mark M. Davidson, MD | Nov 12, 2015 | Gastroenterology
EGD Developments in Beverly Hills BOOK APPOINTMENT EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy or upper GI endoscopy) is an examination of the entire esophagus, stomach, and duodenum for abnormalities. An extended and maneuverable tube is inserted into the mouth to view the upper...
by Mark M. Davidson, MD | Jun 18, 2015 | Gastroenterology
Inflammatory Disease Has Over 2 Million American Patients BOOK APPOINTMENT Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, consists of a group of disorders that lead to chronic inflammation of the digestive tract. Of this group, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are the...
by Mark M. Davidson, MD | Jun 18, 2015 | Gastroenterology
Slower Growth Can Indicate Crohn’s Disease in Children BOOK APPOINTMENT A delayed growth rate in children could be due to the presence of an undiagnosed inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This is especially a case for Crohn’s disease. Other symptoms of inflammatory...