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Scott Itzkowitz
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
Dr. Scott Itzkowitz is a gastroenterologist practicing in Supply, NC. Dr. Itzkowitz 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. Itzkowitz performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
27 years
Experience
Scott Itzkowitz
- Supply, NC
- West Virginia School of Osteo
- Accepting new patients
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What should I drink when I have gas?
Are you constipated? There is no specific "drink" to improve "gas/flatulence" you may try a trial of products with simethicone in them like "gas x".
Postprandial diarrhea?
I would be suspicious of underlying inflammatory bowel disease. Would opt for a second opinion evaluation and make sure you bring copies of your past labs described above, procedure READ MORE
I would be suspicious of underlying inflammatory bowel disease. Would opt for a second opinion evaluation and make sure you bring copies of your past labs described above, procedure notes and path reports. It may be worthwhile to evaluate your small bowel with CT/MR enterography and potential capsule endsocopy if you have not had these tests.
When should you not take Imodium?
Imodium at usual recommended dosages is a safe medication, but would make constipation symptoms worse.
What is the best way to treat gastroenteritis?
Most causes of infectious gastroenteritis are "self limited" and need no treatment. If symptoms persist for more than 10-14 days, I would seek care with your PCM.
What is the treatment for Crohn's disease?
I would suggest viewing the Crohn's and Colitis foundation of America website which is a fantastic source of peer reviewed information written in "patient" not "doctor" language. READ MORE
I would suggest viewing the Crohn's and Colitis foundation of America website which is a fantastic source of peer reviewed information written in "patient" not "doctor" language.
What triggers Crohn's disease?
NSAID type drugs and nicotine are known "triggers" of flares.
What is the main cause of GERD?
It is due to transient relaxations of the lower esophageal sphincter between your stomach and esophagus. Certain foods/products such as peppermint, tomato, onion, garlic, tobacco, READ MORE
It is due to transient relaxations of the lower esophageal sphincter between your stomach and esophagus. Certain foods/products such as peppermint, tomato, onion, garlic, tobacco, caffeine are known relaxants of this sphincter
Could constipation be a symptom of covid-19?
Diarrhea more than constipation has been described.
What happens when you have celiac disease?
Most common symptoms are bloating, iron deficiency anemia and osteoporosis/osteopenia due to fat malabsorption, but can lead to increased risk of GI malignancies particularly READ MORE
Most common symptoms are bloating, iron deficiency anemia and osteoporosis/osteopenia due to fat malabsorption, but can lead to increased risk of GI malignancies particularly if not following a strict gluten free diet
What fruits can you eat with Crohn's disease?
I would recommend looking into a FODMAP diet and sticking to fruits that are low FODMAPs.
Second bout of diverticulitis?
This may not always be recurrent acute diverticulitis. It could be ongoing smoldering diverticulitis or “complicated” diverticulitis or could be even “functional” pain related READ MORE
This may not always be recurrent acute diverticulitis. It could be ongoing smoldering diverticulitis or “complicated” diverticulitis or could be even “functional” pain related to changes in the microbiome from multiple courses of antibiotics. I would recommend a visit with a gastroenterologist to delve into this a little deeper.
Scott L. Itzkowitz, DO, FACP, FACG, FASGE
Scott L. Itzkowitz, DO, FACP, FACG, FASGE
