Dr. Starpoli's Blog

1 in 20 people suffer from hemorrhoids, also referred to as piles. Symptoms range from mild irritation to extreme pain that disrupts your lifestyle. 

Are you concerned about possible anal cancer? Do you know what to watch for and when to call your doctor?

Gastrointestinal issues, such as heartburn and acid reflux are no picnic. You feel a burning in your chest, the uncomfortable sting of stomach acids...

Chest pain is never something to treat lightly and should always be checked out by a doctor. But what happens when your heart is in perfect working...

GERD or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a back flow of acidic content that enters the esophagus from the stomach. When the esophagal sphincter...

Metabolic syndrome is a catchall phrase for a variety of symptoms that typically accompany the onset of cardiac disease and diabetes. However, the...

Constipation is one of the most frequent gastrointestinal complaints in the USA.  

As reported by Medscape, according to research presented at the Digestive Disease Week meeting, “patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease...

So, you think you have acid reflux?  What is acid reflux?  Why is it called acid reflux?