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• posted: Dec. 02, 2025

Chronic viral hepatitis C is a long-term infection caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). It affects millions of people worldwide and often progresses silently for years before symptoms appear. Read More

• posted: Nov. 19, 2025

If you’ve ever felt bloated, fatigued, or uncomfortable after eating bread, pasta, or other gluten-containing foods, you’re not alone. Many people experience digestive issues related to gluten—but not all of Read More

• posted: Nov. 12, 2025

Learn how diet and lifestyle can help prevent colon cancer. Our Orange County GI specialists share expert tips for better colon and digestive health. Read More

• posted: Nov. 05, 2025

Abdominal bloating occurs when gas, air, or fluid builds up in the digestive tract. This can make the abdomen feel hard, full, or uncomfortable. For some people, bloating is mild Read More

• posted: Oct. 29, 2025

Gallstones are one of the most common digestive issues, affecting millions of adults worldwide. These small, hardened deposits form inside the gallbladder — a small organ beneath your liver that Read More

• posted: Oct. 29, 2025
• Abdominal Pain

Everyone experiences stomach discomfort from time to time — but when abdominal pain becomes frequent, severe, or persistent, it may signal something more than a simple stomach ache. At Gastrointestinal Read More

• posted: Oct. 22, 2025

Gastritis happens when the stomach’s protective lining becomes damaged, allowing digestive acids to irritate and inflame the underlying tissue. Depending on the cause, gastritis may last for a short time Read More

• posted: Oct. 14, 2025

 Learn about diverticular disease, including the difference between diverticulosis and diverticulitis, common symptoms, causes, and the best treatments available at GILC. Schedule a GI consultation today. What Is Diverticular Disease? Diverticular disease refers Read More

• posted: Oct. 06, 2025

Constipation is one of the most common digestive health concerns, affecting millions of people each year. While occasional constipation may happen to anyone, ongoing or severe constipation can interfere with Read More

• posted: Oct. 06, 2025

Hemorrhoids are one of the most common gastrointestinal issues, affecting millions of people worldwide. They're closely linked to factors like constipation, straining during bowel movements, pregnancy, and prolonged sitting — Read More

• posted: Sep. 17, 2025

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, affecting millions of people worldwide. It is a chronic condition that impacts the large intestine and causes Read More

• posted: Sep. 10, 2025

Metabolic dysfunction–associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) — previously called NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease) — is one of the most common liver conditions worldwide. It’s closely linked with modern lifestyle Read More

• posted: Sep. 03, 2025

Colonic polyps are one of those terms you may have heard during a colonoscopy discussion or on a medical report, but many people aren’t sure exactly what they mean. The Read More

• posted: Aug. 21, 2025
• Hepatitis

Hepatitis is a condition that causes inflammation of the liver, often leading to serious complications if left untreated. With several types—including hepatitis A, B, and C—each varying in cause, transmission, Read More

• posted: Jul. 07, 2025
• Constipation

Constipation ranks among the most common digestive complaints, affecting people of all ages and backgrounds. While occasionally experiencing difficulty with bowel movements is normal, persistent constipation can significantly affect quality Read More

• posted: May 28, 2025
• Acid Reflux

Acid reflux burns the sensitive tissues lining your esophagus and can lead to long-term gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The accomplished doctors at Gastrointestinal & Liver Consultants in Santa Ana, Irvine, Read More