Digestive Health

Digestive woes happen to all of us at some time or another. Follow this advice to avoid or manage some of the most common belly complaints.

Maintaining Gut Health

Watch this video to learn how keep your gut healthy and balanced.

Ever considered fasting? Our doctors talk about the benefits and science behind intermittent fasting.

Our experts offer advice on how to steer clear of foodborne illnesses.

If you believe stress and spicy foods cause stomach ulcers, think again.

Learn the most common reasons for that sudden belly expansion, and how a few lifestyle adjustments can help.

For reasons both physical and hormonal, women’s digestive systems function differently from men’s. Learn what that means for your body.

Heartburn (acid reflux) happens when stomach juices splash up into your esophagus. Find out why you shouldn’t ignore it.

Sutter Gould Medical Foundation

Welcome to life in your 40s! A lot of changes can and do happen. My first recommendation is to see a gastrointestinal doctor or nurse practitioner. Stomach aches and bloating often occur with irritable bowel sy... continue reading about Why is it that recently, at my age of 44, I get extremely bad stomach aches and feel really bloated, one to two weeks before my period? I've never had this before.