Real Questions Videos

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The UCLA digestive diseases team cares for routine and complex gastrointestinal problems. To learn more about our services, call 310-825-2631.

What are the symptoms and causes of stomach ulcers?

Mark Ovsiowitz, MD


Should I worry about gallstones?

Mark Ovsiowitz, MD


What is irritable bowel syndrome or IBS?

Lin Chang, MD


What is the cause of IBS?

Lin Chang, MD


How is IBS diagnosed?

Lin Chang, MD


How is IBS treated?

Lin Chang, MD


Am I at risk for contracting C diff?

Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD, MSCR


What are the symptoms of C diff?

Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD, MSCR


What options are available to manage or treat Barrett's esophagus?

V. Raman Muthusamy, MD, MAS


What is diverticulosis?

Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD, MSCR


Can I get cancer from diverticulosis?

Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD, MSCR


What kind of treatments can be performed with interventional endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)?

V. Raman Muthusamy, MD, MAS


Can a gastroenterologist evaluate the small intestine?

V. Raman Muthusamy, MD, MAS


How did my acid reflux happen?

Kevin Ghassemi, MD


What options are available to treat reflux?

Kevin Ghassemi, MD


Why are my heartburn medications not working?

Kevin Ghassemi, MD


I've experienced reflux for about 15 years. Should I be concerned about cancer?

Kevin Ghassemi, MD


What is Barrett's esophagus?

V. Raman Muthusamy, MD, MAS