• posted: Dec. 21, 2018
• acid reflux

Do certain foods cause a burning feeling in your chest? It could be acid reflux! At the start of your stomach is a valve, known as the lower esophageal sphincter. Once Read More

• posted: Oct. 01, 2018
• Colonoscopy,  Stomach Pain

This diagnostic and screening procedure is important for your gastrointestinal health. Maybe you’ve never had a colonoscopy before but chances are good that you’ve heard about it. After all, everyone will Read More

• posted: Jul. 26, 2018
• Upper Endoscopy

What your gastroenterologist in Houston wants you to know Upper endoscopy is a valuable screening and diagnostic procedure to evaluate your esophagus, stomach, and duodenum, which is part of the small Read More

• posted: Jun. 27, 2018
• diverticulitis

Are you experiencing unexplained stomach cramping, bloated stomach, constipation, and passing gas too often? You could be dealing with a common digestive disease called diverticulitis. According to the American Society Read More

• posted: Apr. 19, 2018
• Polyps

Polyps are small clusters of cells that tend to grow in places like the uterine lining, the nasal cavity, and the colon. Although polyps are often benign (non-cancerous), some types Read More

• posted: Jan. 22, 2018
• Colonoscopy

What's the third biggest cause of cancer deaths in the United States? The American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy says it's colon cancer, and if you're over 50, you should be Read More

• posted: Dec. 29, 2017
• acid reflux

Making a few simple changes can help you reduce painful and uncomfortable acid reflux symptoms. Our Houston, TX, gastroenterologist, Dr. Krishnamurthy Shivshanker of Houston Digestive Diseases Consultants, offers a few Read More

• posted: Sep. 26, 2017
• Rectal Bleeding

Are you concerned about rectal bleeding? Although bleeding may be a sign of cancer, minor rectal bleeding is usually caused by less serious conditions. Our Houston, TX, gastroenterologist, Dr. Krishnamurthy Read More

• posted: Jul. 19, 2017
• diverticulitis

Could you have diverticulosis? Our Houston, TX, gastroenterologist, Dr. Krishnamurthy Shivshanker of Houston Digestive Disease Consultants, shares some information about the condition. What is diverticulosis? Diverticulosis occurs when small pouches form in Read More

• posted: May 25, 2017
• Gastroenterologist

What your gastroenterologist in Houston wants you to know Gastroenterology is a complex medical specialty dealing with diseases and conditions of the stomach and digestive system. Gastroenterologists, also called stomach doctors, Read More

• posted: Mar. 10, 2017
• Colonoscopy

Colorectal cancer is highly preventative and can be detected through tests even before symptoms arise. Your gastroenterologist in Houston, TX, Dr. Krishnamurthy Shivshanker from Houston Digestive Diseases Consultants, can examine Read More

• posted: Jan. 30, 2017
• Colon Polyps

Rectal bleeding can be rather unnerving. Find out if colon polyps could be to blame. If you have colon polyps you may not even know it. Sometimes the only way people Read More

• posted: Dec. 02, 2016
• acid reflux

Acid reflux is a digestive disease that affects approximately 7 million people in the United States. Caused by stomach acid that backs up into the esophagus, it has roots in Read More

• posted: Sep. 07, 2016
• Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are a big pain in the butt, literally. They are particularly frustrating to manage because they're located in a place that you use very often. If you have recurring Read More

• posted: Aug. 25, 2016

Welcome to the Blog of Houston Digestive Diseases Consultants Whether you are an existing patient or searching for a gastroenterologist in the Houston area, we're excited you are here. With the Read More