If you suffer from abdominal pain in Houston, TX, Dr. Vikram Jayanty and the team at Houston Endoscopy and Research Center can provide the care and treatment you need. Causes of Abdominal Pain It’s common to have pain in the abdomen. Most often, it’s nothing to worry about. Eating the wrong foods, stress, minor constipation, and similar issues can cause pain. Some people even experience pain in their abdomen after beginning a workout as their body is exposed to new movements. In cases such as these, the pain will ease up pretty quickly. However, abdominal pain in Houston, TX can be caused by m ..read more

Sometimes after eating a wonderful meal, you may be left with a burning sensation in your chest (more specifically behind the breastbone), presumably worsening after opting to lay down. This discomfort is often referred to as heartburn, and Dr. Vikram Jayanty with the Houston Endoscopy and Research Center in Houston, TX, hopes to answer some of the questions you may have regarding heartburn. What Is Heartburn? Your stomach generates acid to assist your digestive tract in breaking down any food you consume—this acid is only meant to inhabit your stomach. But this is where the burning sensation ..read more

Dr. Vikram Jayanty treats patients with abdominal pain in Houston, TX. If you have abdominal pain and have never been diagnosed, you should see a gastroenterologist for diagnosis and treatment. Don't keep living with discomfort, come see us in order to get to the root cause of your pain. Abdominal pain Abdominal pain can mean several things including sharp pains, feeling like you have built up pressure from excess gas, or dull, throbbing pain. Abdominal pain often comes along with other symptoms like bloating, cramping, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting, depending on the root cause of your pain. P ..read more

Diarrhea is common in the human condition, with several different causes. If you've been experiencing diarrhea in Houston, TX, for more than two weeks, though, it's considered chronic, and you should have it checked out. Thankfully, Dr. Vikram Jayanty of the Houston Endoscopy and Research Center in Houston, TX, specializes in hunting down and solving gastrointestinal issues. Causes of Diarrhea in Houston, TX Diarrhea is caused by many different factors, including food poisoning, viral infections, bacterial infections, and irritable bowel syndrome. Anytime the body feels there's a toxin to be r ..read more

Colon cancer screenings are an important part of preventive healthcare. Getting a screening for a condition takes place even before a person is experiencing symptoms. That way, the doctors can detect any warning signs early enough to treat the disease before it advances. Screenings help save lives. The Centers for Disease Control recommends getting a colon cancer screening regularly once you turn 45. However, there may be other circumstances that lead you to need screenings before then. If you are due for a colon cancer screening in Houston, TX, or are unsure if you need one, reach out to Dr ..read more

Darkened stools or bright red blood on toilet paper are signs of rectal bleeding. The cause could be hemorrhoids, intestinal polyps, or something more serious like colorectal cancer. See a gastroenterologist if you have signs of rectal bleeding. Dr. Vikram Jayanty, the experienced gastroenterologist at the Houston Endoscopy and Research Center in Houston, TX, can diagnose the cause of rectal bleeding and recommend specific treatment options. Causes of Rectal Bleeding Rectal bleeding can occur in conjunction with other symptoms, such as pain or pressure in or around the rectum. Bright red blood ..read more

Maintaining Good Digestive Health You know the importance of nutritious eating for maintaining a healthy weight, staying energetic and fueling your body, but what you eat also has an impact on your digestive health, one of the key components to overall wellness. A balanced meal plan with an emphasis on fiber-rich foods, prebiotics and probiotics can help you alleviate stomach pain, bloating, constipation or loose stools caused by your diet so you feel comfortable after eating and your digestive system runs smoothly and efficiently. Dr. Vikram Jayanty of Houston Endoscopy and Research Cent ..read more

Abdominal pain is a common complaint for many people. Although pain often goes away fairly quickly, lingering or severe pain may be a sign that it's time to call Dr. Vikram Jayanty, your gastroenterologist in Houston, TX. Common causes of abdominal pain Constipation or indigestion may be the cause of minor, short-term abdominal pain. If food is the culprit, your pain may disappear in just a few hours, while pain due to constipation will ease after a bowel movement. More serious causes of abdominal pain can include appendicitis, inflammatory bowel disease, ulcers, hernias, gallstones, kidney st ..read more

Have you ever wondered why you have heartburn? Your Houston, TX, gastroenterologist, Dr. Vikram Jayanty, can help you determine the reason for your uncomfortable symptoms and offer medications or treatments that will help relieve the burning sensation. Why do I have heartburn? Nearly everyone experiences heartburn at some point in their lives. The burning pain in your chest may begin soon after eating or start or worsen when you lie down. After dining on garlic chicken wings, french fries, and a super-sized soda, you may soon begin feeling the burn behind your breastbone. These foods, along wi ..read more

Could you benefit from getting a colon cancer screening? There comes a time when everyone should turn to a gastroenterologist for a colonoscopy. After all, it is the most effective colon cancer screening tool that our Houston gastroenterologist Dr. Vikram Jayanty offers. With colorectal cancer rates rising in the US, particularly with younger individuals, it’s important to understand when a colon cancer screening could benefit you. It’s time to consider getting a colon cancer screening in Houston if, You are a man or woman who just turned 50 years old You have a family history of colorectal c ..read more