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Gluten is often mentioned in the news as a problematic protein in foods that can cause a range of physical effects. Usually referred to in a general way as gluten intolerance, some people think it’s synonymous with celiac disease and/or wheat allergy, though, in fact, these are three different conditions. ...

Gas is a natural part of the digestive process in your body, and it’s also natural that burping and passing gas takes care of any excesses. Sometimes, gas may be blocked, not moving well through the digestive system, causing feelings of bloating, pain, and swelling.  Occasional problems with these symptoms...

When you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you know the symptoms of overindulgence. Stomach pain, bloating, constipation, cramps, diarrhea, and gas can all materialize when you sample holiday favorites that are also on your IBS trigger list.  The physicians at Gastroenterology & Nutrition of Central Florida specialize in diagnosing and...

Colon cancer has early warning signs, though these signs aren’t easily observable. As with other cancers, early detection leads to better outcomes.  That’s why, at Gastroenterology and Nutrition of Central Florida, we regularly recommend colon cancer screening for our patients over the age of 45 or those who present one...

It is easy to take eating and digestion for granted when your body works as it should. Once you develop a gastrointestinal condition, you want fast relief and a quick return to your normal routine.  That might mean diagnostic imaging as part of your treatment, so the Gastroenterology & Nutrition...

Cereal with milk has been your go-to breakfast for years, but now you feel bloated and gassy by mid-morning. Could it be lactose intolerance? At Gastroenterology and Nutrition of Central Florida, our experienced gastroenterologists specialize in finding the underlying cause of abdominal pain, gas, and bloating, which are common symptoms...