This week Dr. Islam hits on a variety of GI topics including trauma-induced constipation (1:08), practical tips for maintaining a healthy liver (4:26), the top causes of IBS (10:35), and the causes and treatments for rectal bleeding (15:20). Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sameerislammd X: @SameerIslamMD Office: 806-696-4440...
Dec 03, 2024•28 min•Ep. 38
This week Dr. Islam discusses a number of topics including James Van Der Beek's stage three diagnosis of colon cancer (0:54). He also touches on a number of issues that he deals with in his clinic like fecal impactions (4:23), tips for dealing with diarrhea (11:06) and fixing your constipation naturally (16:04). Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sameerislammd X: @...
Nov 26, 2024•23 min•Ep. 37
This week Dr. Islam takes a long look at probiotics (1:33). He examines the benefits of probiotics (3:38), food vs. supplements (5:36), things to consider when getting a supplement (7:25), which probiotic supplements you should consider for a variety of ailments (10:25), and he gives tips for supplement use (13:20). Also, he answers your submitted questions on probiotics (15:22). Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/...
Nov 18, 2024•18 min•Ep. 36
This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into fighting inflammation. He takes a look at the causes (2:07), foods that help trigger inflammation (4:06), foods that help combat inflammation (6:36), and simple tips to fight inflammation (10:37). Also he takes a look at natural remedies for constipation (12:23) and foods that great for gut health (18:35). Let's Talk About Poop!
Nov 11, 2024•23 min•Ep. 35
This week Dr. Islam goes on a deep dive on all things relating to irritable bowel syndrome. Foods you should avoid when you have IBS (1:14), foods he recommends when you have IBS (7:03), the brain's involvement in IBS (10:03), how stress can affect your IBS (13:00), IBS's relationship to colitis (14:01), the role probiotics and prebiotics can help with IBS (14:57), which sugar substitutes you can use if you have IBS (16:08), and do drugs like Ozempic make IBS worse (16:52)? Also he takes your qu...
Nov 04, 2024•23 min•Ep. 34
This week Dr. Islam takes three deep dives into a wide variety of topics. First, he tackles all you need to know about fiber (1:20), the types of fiber (5:28), how to incorporate soluble fiber (7:10), his recommended fiber supplements (10:50), and his overall recommendations for your fiber intake (11:50). He also takes a deep dive into how to naturally neutralize stomach acid (14:30) as well as how to deal with "sharting" (24:19). Let's Talk About Poop!
Oct 28, 2024•32 min•Ep. 33
This week Dr. Islam takes a long look at fixing your poor gut health (1:14), non-GI symptoms that you have bad gut (6:27), causes for a poor gut (10:05), and tips to fix it (14:46). Also he takes your questions on ulcerative colitis flares (20:27), how to detox your gut (23:00), and fixing your itchy butt (25:47)! Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sameerislammd X:...
Oct 21, 2024•29 min•Ep. 32
This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into the gallbladder (1:25). Why some people need it removed (2:36), issues that can arise after removal (6:08), lifestyle recommendations after removal (14:37), food recommendations (16:31), and foods to avoid (18:10). Also, he answers your questions on gallbladder removal (19:27). Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sameerisla...
Oct 14, 2024•21 min•Ep. 31
This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into the effects of aging on your gut health (1:04) and tips on how to help keep your aging gut healthy (7:51). Also, he takes a look at the questions you should be asking about your gut microbiome (11:51), how often you should be pooping (17:30), and how to deal with excess gas (22:03). Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samee...
Oct 07, 2024•24 min•Ep. 30
This week Dr. Islam takes a long look at non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and how they affect the gut (1:20), their side effects (2:41), the risk factors (9:01), and tips for NSAID use (11:39). Also, he answers your questions as well from his livestream! Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sameerislammd X: @SameerIslamMD...
Sep 30, 2024•17 min•Ep. 29
This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into gastroparesis (2:55), how it's diagnosed (5:42), how to manage it (11:10), and your questions on gastroparesis (16:54). Also he takes a look at how to deal with excess burping (19:25) and chronic nausea (27:08). Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sameerislammd X: @SameerIslamMD...
Sep 23, 2024•33 min•Ep. 28
This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into the most common cause for liver failure in the U.S., fatty liver disease (2:32). He examines the causes of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (4:29), how it's diagnosed (5:30), how it's treated (9:47), a new FDA approved breakthrough drug to help with fatty liver disease (14:20), and your questions on fatty liver disease. Also, he takes a looks at one of the most popular topics on his social channels: dealing with an itchy bottom (18:34), and tips to kee...
Sep 16, 2024•32 min•Ep. 27
This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD. The differences and similarities between Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis (1:23), diets that may help with both (8:23), the differences between IBD and IBS (16:18), the relationship between stress and IBD (18:28), and how IBD can affect your social life (20:43). He also answers your questions from the livestream on hemorrhoid banding (23:17), dealing with constipation (25:01), and dealing with ineffective heartb...
Sep 09, 2024•29 min•Ep. 26
This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into the differences between food allergies and food intolerances (2:24). Also he discusses a number of other topics including alkaline water for gut health (11:00), foamy stools (16:53), protein shake farts (21:25), Cologuard reviews (25:54), and how to deal with mixed constipation/diarrhea symptoms (28:08). Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammd Instagram: https://w...
Sep 02, 2024•31 min•Ep. 25
This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into gastritis (2:13). Foods to combat gastritis (4:20) and foods to avoid (6:50). He also takes a look at IBS trigger foods and when to see a doctor (9:06), the new craze of probiotic sodas (18:27), and anal cancer (22:24). Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sameerislammd X: @SameerIslamMD...
Aug 26, 2024•27 min•Ep. 24
This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into the gut microbiome. How to know when something is wrong (1:36) and tips on how to fix it (7:00). Also he explores painful swallowing, or odynophagia (11:02), the latest medical breakthroughs for treating constipation (15:30), 13 simple ways to add in more fiber into your diet (19:13), do artificial sweeteners really harm your gut (23:30), the effect of taking NSAIDs (non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) daily on your gut (25:36), and how longterm PPI ...
Aug 19, 2024•29 min•Ep. 23
This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into how to help (and hurt) your gut microbiome (2:36). He also investigates a new diet fad on TikTok (9:55), how to deal with post-infectious IBS (14:12), anal fissures (18:01), 13 natural herbs and spices to help with weight loss (22:52), and how to combat excess farting (27:22)! Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sameerislam...
Aug 12, 2024•29 min•Ep. 22
This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into the gut microbiome and its functions (1:50), foods that help your microbiome (5:37) and foods that hurt your microbiome (9:28). Also he dives into lactose intolerance (13:16), the benefits of the herb senna (18:10), protein shakes on your gut (20:49), and the new FDA approved blood test for colon cancer (22:16). Let's talk about poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammd Instagram: h...
Aug 05, 2024•26 min•Ep. 21
This week Dr. Islam takes a look at several GI topics that he deals with everyday in his clinic at Lubbock Gastro. -Hydration and its importance to the GI tract (1:16) -The differences and similarities of IBS and IBD (6:08) -Fatty Liver Disease (11:09) Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sameerislammd X: @SameerIslamMD...
Jul 29, 2024•14 min•Ep. 20
This week, Dr. Islam takes a long deep dive into leaky gut syndrome (1:20). What causes it (3:42), how do you know if you have it (4:45), and how it's treated (7:10). Also, he takes a look at the wonders of oatmeal to help with constipation (9:24), and the causes of colon polyps (10:54). Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sameerislammd X: @SameerIslamMD...
Jul 22, 2024•15 min•Ep. 19
This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into stool itself (2:21). What are the characteristics of unhealthy stool (5:18), what causes it (8:41), and the red flags of when you should see a doctor (10:17). Also, he takes your questions on: -Florastor Probiotics (12:20) -Constant Pooping (14:42) -"Knife Farts" (17:05) -Isolated Bloody Stool (19:56) Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammd Instagram: https://www....
Jul 15, 2024•23 min•Ep. 18
In this week's episode, Dr. Islam tackles a few big topics from the GI world, starting with gas and bloating. Where it comes from (2:14), food triggers (4:40), medical conditions that can cause it (8:06), how to fix it (9:26), and when you need to see a doctor due to your bloating (10:58). He also takes a long look at how you can conquer your inflammation naturally with different foods (12:49). Also three things Dr. Islam wishes his patients knew about acid reflux (18:49). He also answers your q...
Jul 08, 2024•25 min•Ep. 17
This week Dr. Islam takes deep dives into three topics: -Barrett's Esophagus (1:27) -Fermented Foods (9:39) -Cysts on the bottom (13:22) Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sameerislammd X: @SameerIslamMD
Jul 01, 2024•19 min•Ep. 16
This week Dr. Islam dives in deep on a number of GI topics, including: -Fecal Incontinence (1:35), its causes (3:49), how it's diagnosed (5:17), how you can treat it (7:05), and when is it time to see a doctor (9:13). -Chicory (10:07), its benefits (11:10), its risks (14:50), and how it's taken (15:27). -Hernias of varying types (16:38), how they're diagnosed (19:40), how they're treated (20:20) and when do you need to see a doctor (22:00). -Traveler's Constipation & Traveler's Diarrhea (23:...
Jun 24, 2024•38 min•Ep. 15
This week Dr. Islam has a deep discussion on the pancreas and issues that may arise with this vital organ. He discuses pancreatitis (1:18), how it's diagnosed (3:56), how it's treated (5:32), and the odds of it recurring (7:15). He also discusses: -IBS (9:18) -Mike Tyson's ulcer diagnosis (13:22) -Sheila Jackson Lee's pancreatic cancer (15:44) Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammd Instagram: https://www....
Jun 17, 2024•19 min•Ep. 14
This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into inflammation (2:19), how diet plays a role in inflammation (3:36), how do you know if you have inflammation (5:32), foods to help fight inflammation (6:40), and foods that can cause it (8:08). Also he takes your questions on: -Diarrhea (10:20) -Colon Polyps (14:21) -Colon Cancer Symptoms (17:20) -IBS Remedies (19:34) -Urgency (23:12) Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/same...
Jun 10, 2024•25 min•Ep. 13
This week Dr. Islam takes a detailed deep dive into gluten and celiac disease (2:03), including the symptoms of celiac disease (4:07), how it's diagnosed (6:15), how it's treated (11:26),the problems it causes for your body (12:20), and how celiac differs from gluten insensitivity (15:11). Also, he answers your questions on: -Incomplete evacuation (16:25) -Coughing after eating (18:42) -Colon cancer blood testing (20:24) -Pain in your bottom (21:32) -Chronic throat clearing (23:31) Let's Talk Ab...
May 27, 2024•26 min•Ep. 12
This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into CSID, or congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency (1:35), including the symptoms (3:07), how it's diagnosed (4:12), how it's treated (6:10), and how to know if you have it (7:22). Also he takes your questions on: -Citrucel (8:10) -High-Risk Colon Cancer Patients (8:57) -Dysphagia (11:24) Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...
May 20, 2024•13 min•Ep. 11
This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into bloating; the causes (1:53), treatment options (7:08), and when it's time to worry (11:17). He also takes your questions on: -Fecal Transplants (12:29) -Citrucel (15:39) -Gastroparesis (17:28) Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sameerislammd X: @SameerIslamMD
May 13, 2024•20 min•Ep. 10
This week Dr. Islam dives in deep into diverticulitis (1:52). He takes a look at the symptoms (3:33), the causes (4:33), how it's diagnosed and treated (6:24), foods you should avoid (9:43), how much fiber you should have to prevent it (11:12), the age range of people who are affected (12:25) and how spicy foods can affect diverticulitis (14:57). Let's Talk About Poop!
May 06, 2024•16 min•Ep. 9
