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Dr. Eric E. Tibesar
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric)
Dr. Eric Tibesar is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in INDIANAPOLIS, IN. Dr. Tibesar specializes in digestive system, liver or nutritional problems in children from the newborn period to their teens. Conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, chronic constipation or obesity can all be treated by a pediatric gastroenterologist.
16 years
Experience
Dr. Eric Tibesar
- Indianapolis, IN
- University of Ia Roy J & L Carver Com
- Accepting new patients
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What to avoid with gastritis?
Avoid spicy foods, greasy foods, caffeine, smoking and alcohol.
What medications can help with gastritis?
The best medications include Prilosec, Nexium, Protonix and Prevacid.
Can IBD cause any serious damage?
Yes, IBD can cause serious damage if not treated appropriately. Please see a GI specialist for further recommendations.
How do you treat gastritis in a child?
Best treatment is usually a reflux medication like Prilosec, Nexium or Prevacid.
Can gastritis pain go away on its own?
Yes, sometimes this can go away on its own, as long as you are following a healthy diet and avoiding alcohol, caffeine and smoking.
What treatment is best for a child's diarrhea?
There is no good treatment for childhood diarrhea. Medications can sometimes make things worse so the best treatment is to let the body heal, make sure the child stays hydrated READ MORE
There is no good treatment for childhood diarrhea. Medications can sometimes make things worse so the best treatment is to let the body heal, make sure the child stays hydrated and if anything changes or doesn't improve in the next few weeks, see your doctor.
Do I have parasites or is this undigested good?
Continue to observe for now and if this continues for a week or more, see your doctor to get checked for an infection.
Constipation Help
The best diet to shoot for is one high in fluids but also fiber. Work on drinking a lot more water and eat high fiber foods like veggies, beans, legumes and whole wheat breads. READ MORE
The best diet to shoot for is one high in fluids but also fiber. Work on drinking a lot more water and eat high fiber foods like veggies, beans, legumes and whole wheat breads.
What treatment is best for a child's stomach pain?
The best treatment is time and hydration. Many times stomach pains are temporary and will go away on their own. Try resting, relaxing, heating pads or distraction and she should READ MORE
The best treatment is time and hydration. Many times stomach pains are temporary and will go away on their own. Try resting, relaxing, heating pads or distraction and she should start to feel better soon.
What painkillers can I take with IBD?
The best pain killer is tylenol as you should avoid taking NSAIDS (like ibuprofen) or opioid pain killers as these drugs can make your IBD flare. Some medications like Bentyl READ MORE
The best pain killer is tylenol as you should avoid taking NSAIDS (like ibuprofen) or opioid pain killers as these drugs can make your IBD flare. Some medications like Bentyl can help with stomach cramps.
How long is the treatment for gastritis?
Typically gastritis treatment can vary from person to person but on average usually gets better in 3 to 6 months.
Pale yellow stools in 13 month old
Those look like pretty normal looking stools for a toddler of that age. As long as there is no mucus or blood in the stool and it doesn't turn white, just watch for now and nothing READ MORE
Those look like pretty normal looking stools for a toddler of that age. As long as there is no mucus or blood in the stool and it doesn't turn white, just watch for now and nothing else to be concerned about.
I need to stop treatment
So sorry to hear about your trouble. I would highly recommend that you have a therapist or counselor to talk to about your concerns but from a GI and stomach standpoint, I would READ MORE
So sorry to hear about your trouble. I would highly recommend that you have a therapist or counselor to talk to about your concerns but from a GI and stomach standpoint, I would recommend trying a different diet and just see if it works. Ultimately, if you can't treat your mental health properly, then your GI health will suffer.
why am i throwing up so much?
Hard to say what caused your vomiting but if it was only for a day or two, there should be nothing to worry about. The blue color is likely something you ate or your medicine READ MORE
Hard to say what caused your vomiting but if it was only for a day or two, there should be nothing to worry about. The blue color is likely something you ate or your medicine and again, nothing to worry about.
Can gallstones be fixed with medication?
Yes, there are some medications that can help dissolve gallstones so speak to your physician about getting a prescription to see if this might help.
Why does bread give me diarrhea?
Several things can cause this including problems with absorbing the different minerals and nutrients in bread. More commonly, sometimes breaking down the carbohydrates and bread READ MORE
Several things can cause this including problems with absorbing the different minerals and nutrients in bread. More commonly, sometimes breaking down the carbohydrates and bread can be difficult for some people. The other issue could be something called celiac disease or a reaction to gluten in the diet so you should see your doctor for testing to rule this out.
What is good for diarrhea in adults?
For the short-term, using over-the-counter medications like Imodium can help but this should only be used for no more than a few days at a time. Other things to help with chronic READ MORE
For the short-term, using over-the-counter medications like Imodium can help but this should only be used for no more than a few days at a time. Other things to help with chronic diarrhea include probiotics and eating foods that are high in soluble fiber. This includes things like bananas, canned fruit, grapefruit, pears, figs and oranges.
Is a polypectomy painful?
No, you will be sedated for the polypectomy procedure so you will feel no pain and there is only mild gassy discomfort afterwards that will require no pain medications.
What can you eat when you have gastritis and diarrhea?
The best food to eat is a very bland diet (sometimes called a BRAT diet) consisting of bread, crackers, and plenty of water. Avoid large meals, spicy foods, greasy/fried foods READ MORE
The best food to eat is a very bland diet (sometimes called a BRAT diet) consisting of bread, crackers, and plenty of water. Avoid large meals, spicy foods, greasy/fried foods and caffeine
Is surgery necessary for anal fissure?
No, you can treat this with stool softeners, topical creams (like diaper creams or even preparation H) and a diet high in fiber and water.
