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Dr. Christian Diaz Stone, MD
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Dr. Christian Stone is a gastroenterologist practicing in Las Vegas, NV. Dr. Stone specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Stone performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
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Dr. Christian Diaz Stone, MD
- LAS VEGAS, NV
- Unicersity of California Berkeley
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How do you know if your gallbladder needs to be removed?
First, you need to know if gallstones are present. If there are stones and the pain is characteristic of biliary colic, then surgery can be considered. This is an elective surgery READ MORE
First, you need to know if gallstones are present. If there are stones and the pain is characteristic of biliary colic, then surgery can be considered. This is an elective surgery and the timing and necessity of it must be discussed with the surgeon. If no stones are in the gallbladder, then one must be very careful because it is much more difficult to blame the gallbladder for pain in the absence of stones.
My son has abdominal pain after a trip to Bermuda?
Possible enteric infection, especially if he also has diarrhea. See a GI specialist if symptoms do not improve in a few days.
Are gallstones serious?
Gallstones are only serious if they get large enough to cause symptoms. They can obstruct the cystic duct and cause pain (biliary colic) or inflammation of the gallbladder (cholecystitis). READ MORE
Gallstones are only serious if they get large enough to cause symptoms. They can obstruct the cystic duct and cause pain (biliary colic) or inflammation of the gallbladder (cholecystitis). In such cases, surgery (cholecystectomy) is the solution. Most people who get gallstones are overweight or obese. To prevent them, lose weight.
How can I relieve gallbladder pain?
If you have pain from gallstones, then this usually requires surgery to remove the gallbladder. But if you do not have gallstones, then it is much harder to blame the gallbladder READ MORE
If you have pain from gallstones, then this usually requires surgery to remove the gallbladder. But if you do not have gallstones, then it is much harder to blame the gallbladder as the source for abdominal pain. In this case, other explanations should be sought and I would be very wary of removing a gallbladder without gallstones to try to relieve pain.
What is the fastest way to relieve gallbladder pain?
I would be careful about attributing the gallbladder to explain pain in a 16 yr old. Are there gallstones present? If not, then even less reason to suspect gallbladder pain. Young READ MORE
I would be careful about attributing the gallbladder to explain pain in a 16 yr old. Are there gallstones present? If not, then even less reason to suspect gallbladder pain. Young people rarely have gallstones unless they are obese. Your son needs proper work up by a gastroenterologist. Gallbladder pain can only be treated by surgery to remove the gallbladder, but this should only be done in clear-cut cases. Make sure a proper work up has been done by a good GI doc.
When should I be concerned about bowel movements?
More than 3 BMs per day is generally considered abnormal. Seems like a good idea to get this checked out, especially if there is weight loss or blood in the stool. See a GI doc READ MORE
More than 3 BMs per day is generally considered abnormal. Seems like a good idea to get this checked out, especially if there is weight loss or blood in the stool. See a GI doc or PCP.
Does gastritis go away on its own?
Depends on the cause. If it's from infection like H. pylori, then yes, it will improve after you treat the infection. But a lot of gastritis found is nonspecific with no clear READ MORE
Depends on the cause. If it's from infection like H. pylori, then yes, it will improve after you treat the infection. But a lot of gastritis found is nonspecific with no clear cause and that type doesn't go away. Last point is that most chronic gastritis doesn't cause symptoms. Look for other explanations rather than blaming gastritis for pain, bloating, burping, heartburn, etc.
How long does gastritis pain last?
Believe it or not, gastroenterologists are not even in agreement as to whether gastritis alone causes pain. Most people have some degree of gastritis (as seen during endoscopy), READ MORE
Believe it or not, gastroenterologists are not even in agreement as to whether gastritis alone causes pain. Most people have some degree of gastritis (as seen during endoscopy), but
have no pain at all. Acute gastritis such as from an infection causes pain, probably, but chronic gastritis is a different thing altogether. Short answer is, nobody knows, and I would not assume that your pain is caused by gastritis. There are other possible causes, especially dyspepsia. ER and primary care docs (and some GIs) like to blame gastritis for all pain, but they don't have the evidence to back up their claims.
have no pain at all. Acute gastritis such as from an infection causes pain, probably, but chronic gastritis is a different thing altogether. Short answer is, nobody knows, and I would not assume that your pain is caused by gastritis. There are other possible causes, especially dyspepsia. ER and primary care docs (and some GIs) like to blame gastritis for all pain, but they don't have the evidence to back up their claims.
What is the best diet for inflammatory bowel disease?
Unfortunately, there is no answer to your question. Anyone who tells you differently does not have evidence to back up his claims. There are no high quality clinical trials that READ MORE
Unfortunately, there is no answer to your question. Anyone who tells you differently does not have evidence to back up his claims. There are no high quality clinical trials that have demonstrated that a diet can improve the inflamed bowel. However, in children with IBD, an elemental diet does seem to help, but it is a difficult and unpalatable diet to follow. Several large studies are currently bring conducted. The specific carbohydrate diet is being tested, along with others. We all eagerly await the results.
For IBD, without other available information, eat a sensible healthy diet of whole foods, avoiding a lot of processed foods and excessive sugar. At the same time, don't rely on any diet to get the disease into remission: take the medications as advised by your GI doctor.
For IBD, without other available information, eat a sensible healthy diet of whole foods, avoiding a lot of processed foods and excessive sugar. At the same time, don't rely on any diet to get the disease into remission: take the medications as advised by your GI doctor.
What are the early warning signs of celiac disease?
Most people with celiac have no symptoms. If symptoms are present, then they can be quite vague and include bloating, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, or lab abnormalities might READ MORE
Most people with celiac have no symptoms. If symptoms are present, then they can be quite vague and include bloating, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, or lab abnormalities might be present. Symptoms are not specific at all. You basically cannot make the diagnosis by looking at symptoms alone. Remember that only 1% of the population has celiac and that one must be on a gluten containing diet to make the diagnosis (using blood test for antibody and biopsy of the duodenum). Make sure that a GI doctor with good knowledge of the disorder is involved in making the diagnosis or ruling it out. Gluten-free diet is not recommended in the absence of a formal diagnosis of celiac.
How to manage excess gas?
The excessive gas is the result of the change in diet that you describe. If you eat a lot of fruits and vegetables then then your colon will produce a lot of gas. Humans cannot READ MORE
The excessive gas is the result of the change in diet that you describe. If you eat a lot of fruits and vegetables then then your colon will produce a lot of gas. Humans cannot process a large amounts of carbohydrates. There is no way to control this other than reducing carbohydrates in the diet, mainly by reducing the fruits and vegetables.
How long is too long to be constipated?
Up to 3 days without a bowel movement is considered normal, as long as this has been a typical pattern and there is no discomfort associated with it. However, if this is a departure READ MORE
Up to 3 days without a bowel movement is considered normal, as long as this has been a typical pattern and there is no discomfort associated with it. However, if this is a departure from the usual bowel habit or there are symptoms of pain, fullness, then a laxative should be considered. Chronic idiopathic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome w/constipation are very common conditions and the first line treatments are over-the-counter medicines such as Miralax, dulcolax, Milk of magnesia, laxative tea, etc.
Is yogurt good for constipation?
No. There is no evidence that yogurt can treat constipation.
How do you get celiac disease?
It's mostly the result of genetic predisposition, combined with environmental exposure of gluten which may have changed over time as humans have domesticated it. There is nothing READ MORE
It's mostly the result of genetic predisposition, combined with environmental exposure of gluten which may have changed over time as humans have domesticated it. There is nothing you could have done to cause it, but people manifest it to different degrees.
Make sure that the diagnosis is correct, because sometimes people are given the diagnosis erroneously and you wouldn't want to be on a gluten-free diet for the rest of your life unless the celiac diagnosis is without any doubt. For diagnosis, you need the correct specific antibodies elevated (anti-endomysial or anti-TTG) plus histology of the small intestine (duodenum) consistent with celiac.
Make sure that the diagnosis is correct, because sometimes people are given the diagnosis erroneously and you wouldn't want to be on a gluten-free diet for the rest of your life unless the celiac diagnosis is without any doubt. For diagnosis, you need the correct specific antibodies elevated (anti-endomysial or anti-TTG) plus histology of the small intestine (duodenum) consistent with celiac.
Why am I having frequent diarrhea?
It has nothing to do with the back brace. Might be some irritable bowel, but if it persists for another week or so, then you should see a primary care doctor or a gastro specialist. READ MORE
It has nothing to do with the back brace. Might be some irritable bowel, but if it persists for another week or so, then you should see a primary care doctor or a gastro specialist.
When should I take my child to the doctor for stomach pain?
It's a very open-ended question, but it depends on the severity of pain, the chronicity (how long it has been happening) and associated symptoms (e.g., if there is weight loss, READ MORE
It's a very open-ended question, but it depends on the severity of pain, the chronicity (how long it has been happening) and associated symptoms (e.g., if there is weight loss, anemia, blood in stool, abnormal bowel habits affecting ability to go to school or perform daily activities, etc.). More intense pain, longer duration and more associated symptoms would suggest that he should be checked out.
Can you ever eat normally after gastric bypass?
The gastric pouch is quite small on purpose to prevent overeating, but over time, it stretches and can accommodate more and more food at once. This is the reason that people tend READ MORE
The gastric pouch is quite small on purpose to prevent overeating, but over time, it stretches and can accommodate more and more food at once. This is the reason that people tend to regain a lot of weight after the initial significant loss of weight. So after several years you may be able to eat "normally," but this might cause you to gain weight again.
What are the treatment options for diarrhea?
It depends on the cause but for diarrhea of only 2 days duration, it might be caused by diet indiscretion or enteric infection. This is likely to resolve on its own without treatment. READ MORE
It depends on the cause but for diarrhea of only 2 days duration, it might be caused by diet indiscretion or enteric infection. This is likely to resolve on its own without treatment. For many bowel movements per day, then Imodium can help. Also, stay hydrated with pedialyte if necessary. If the diarrhea does not resolve then see a pediatrician.
How to help my son's constipation?
Try Miralax. I'm not a pediatric GI, but Miralax is safe for kids. Take him to a pediatrician if he is uncomfortable.
How do you get rid of gastritis fast?
It depends on the cause of the gastritis, but most gastritis is chronic and cannot be easily resolved. However, it is very important to recognize that most gastritis does not cause READ MORE
It depends on the cause of the gastritis, but most gastritis is chronic and cannot be easily resolved. However, it is very important to recognize that most gastritis does not cause symptoms. Almost everyone who gets an EGD has some baseline gastritis, but it generally cannot explain symptoms that a patient might be having. So, if you were my patient, I would focus specifically on what symptoms you have and treat those, which probably won't involve trying to get rid of the gastritis. H. pylori infection is one of the only causes of gastritis that can be successfully treated. In general, it is recommended to eradicate H. pylori if a patient tests positive for it, but even doing this may not relieve upper GI symptoms.
