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Take a journey through the bowels of your GI tract with Dr. Sameer Islam! Based out of Lubbock, Texas and trained at the Mayo Clinic, Dr. Islam provides insights and answers to the problems his patients see on a daily basis.
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Dr. Islam is excited to share other podcast joint-venture with KAMC News and eL+, 'Paging Dr. Islam.' This week he discusses simple home remedies for common seasonal sickness (0:40), tips for using ginger for health (2:30), using regular allergy pills (4:50), when to wait and when not to wait to go see your doctor (8:04), strep throat and why do we have tonsils (10:45), mosquitos and West Nile Virus (13:45), the importance of colonoscopies (15:50), and he busts some health myths (21:40)!Let's Talk About Poop!Website: https://lubbockgastro.comYouTube: @SameerIslamMDFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sameerislammdX: @SameerIslamMDOffice: 806-696-4440
Dr. Islam is excited to share the first episode of our new podcast joint-venture with KAMC News and eL+, 'Paging Dr. Islam.' He talks about a wide variety of topics including his journey to becoming a GI doctor, the difference between probiotics and prebiotics (4:45), the flu vaccine (7:45), do vitamin C supplements help with staying healthy (9:25), tips to help with bloating (11:25), tips to get more fiber in your diet (13:40), protein supplements (15:45), how to prevent heartburn (16:35), and tips to better exercise habits (19:19).Let's Talk About Poop!Website: https://lubbockgastro.comYouTube: @SameerIslamMDFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sameerislammdX: @SameerIslamMDOffice: 806-696-4440
This week Dr. Islam goes on a deep dive of the enzyme deficiency, CSID, or Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency (3:00). In addition to a patient example, he discusses the causes, treatments and tips for dealing with CSID (6:35). Let's Talk About Poop!Website: https://lubbockgastro.comYouTube: @SameerIslamMDFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sameerislammdX: @SameerIslamMDOffice: 806-696-4440
This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into the trials and tribulations of gallbladder issues, including what does the gallbladder even do (3:59), common gallbladder problems (5:18), how it's removed (7:40), what to expect after removal (9:20) and tips for improving your quality of life after your cholecystectomy (12:32). He also goes in depth on what foods to eat and stay away from after your surgery (14:12). Let's Talk About Poop!Website: https://lubbockgastro.comYouTube: @SameerIslamMDFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sameerislammdX: @SameerIslamMDOffice: 806-696-4440
This week Dr. Islam explores the poop color spectrum. He begins with a case study of a patient suffering from black, tarry stools, or melena (2:03). He also explores the causes and the seriousness of rectal bleeding (9:49) and he explains what each poop color means for your health (21:21).Let's Talk About Poop!Website: https://lubbockgastro.comYouTube: @SameerIslamMDFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sameerislammdX: @SameerIslamMDOffice: 806-696-4440
This week Dr. Islam begins with a patient case study of trouble swallowing gone wrong (2:30). He also takes an extensive look at delayed gastric emptying, gastroparesis (9:29). Let's Talk About Poop!Website: https://lubbockgastro.comYouTube: @SameerIslamMDFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sameerislammdX: @SameerIslamMDOffice: 806-696-4440
This week Dr. Islam examines the importance of your poop's color and what it may be telling you about your gut health. He starts with a patient case study (2:01). He also takes a look at the death of wrestling icon, Hulk Hogan, and some of the lessons we can learn from his passing (11:50). He returns to the poop color discussion with the ultimate red flag: red poop (20:06). And finally, he discusses all of the poop colors you may have and what they mean for your health (31:43). Let's Talk About Poop!Website: https://lubbockgastro.comYouTube: @SameerIslamMDFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sameerislammdX: @SameerIslamMDOffice: 806-696-4440
This week Dr. Islam takes a look at a condition the medical field is only recently getting a better understanding of: CSID, congenital sucrase isomaltase deficiency. Let's Talk About Poop!Website: https://lubbockgastro.comYouTube: @SameerIslamMDFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sameerislammdX: @SameerIslamMDOffice: 806-696-4440
In this episode, Dr. Islam welcomes a special guest to the pod, Dr. Jacob Reddick MD. Dr. Reddick is the co-owner of Preferred MD, a concierge medicine practice. He outlines what concierge medicine is, the benefits, the challenges, who it's for and whether it's the future of medicine!PreferredMD.net806-785-0600Let's Talk About Poop!Website: https://lubbockgastro.comYouTube: @SameerIslamMDFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sameerislammdX: @SameerIslamMDOffice: 806-696-4440
In this episode, Dr. Islam visits with Lacey Meeks of Farwell Family Healthcare to discuss the adventure of owning her own practice, the future of health and wellness management, hormone therapy and much more. Let's Talk About Poop!Website: https://lubbockgastro.comYouTube: @SameerIslamMDFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sameerislammdX: @SameerIslamMDOffice: 806-696-4440
This week, Dr. Islam takes a long look at fatty liver disease, what has now become the most common cause of liver cirrhosis in the United States. He begins with a patient case study (2:16) who suffered from MASLD (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatitic liver disease and formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease). He also gives practical liver habits to help improve your liver health (14:43) and self-care options to improve the health of your liver (19:59). Let's Talk About Poop!Website: https://lubbockgastro.comYouTube: @SameerIslamMDFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sameerislammdX: @SameerIslamMDOffice: 806-696-4440
This week, Dr. Islam examines the relationship between the brain and gut, or the gut-brain axis (1:45). He gives you the five things you need to know about the gut-brain axis (10:24)) and eleven practical tips to improve both your gut and brain health (17:25). Let's Talk About Poop!Website: https://lubbockgastro.comYouTube: @SameerIslamMDFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sameerislammdX: @SameerIslamMDOffice: 806-696-4440
This week Dr. Islam welcomes in Dr. Pranav Sharma, a Board Certified Urologist, to the podcast (1:07). Together they discuss the dangers and treatments of prostate cancer, the importance of prostate screening, testosterone replacement therapy, and more!Dr. Islam also takes a closer look at esophageal cancer, including the warning signs to look for and the steps to reduce your risk. (48:40)He also discusses colon cancer prevention and the symptoms to look for. (58:17)Let's Talk About Poop!Website: https://lubbockgastro.comYouTube: @SameerIslamMDFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sameerislammdX: @SameerIslamMDOffice: 806-696-4440
In this episode, Dr. Islam visits with Dr. David Long. Dr. Long has practiced family medicine for 15 years in the Lubbock area. They discuss hormone replacement therapy(6:00), GLP-1's(19:17), and the success of drive-up clinics (25:00).He also shares his story of opening his own successful private practice in the middle of the pandemic (29:20).Let's Talk About Poop!Website: https://lubbockgastro.comYouTube: @SameerIslamMDFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sameerislammdX: @SameerIslamMDOffice: 806-696-4440
This week, Dr. Islam takes a long look at managing your life and gut following the removal of your gallbladder, or cholecystectomy. He provides a patient case study (1:04), what exactly happens to your digestive system following your gallbladder removal (12:00), and what foods he recommends following your cholecystectomy (16:12). Let's Talk About Poop!Website: https://lubbockgastro.comYouTube: @SameerIslamMDFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sameerislammdX: @SameerIslamMDOffice: 806-696-4440
This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into using food as medicine for your gut. He discusses a recent patient case study (2:01), the immense benefits of blueberries on your gut (16:28), the mysterious benefits of ginger (23:13) and not all bread is bad for your gut (30:57). Let's Talk About Poop!Website: https://lubbockgastro.comYouTube: @SameerIslamMDFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sameerislammdX: @SameerIslamMDOffice: 806-696-4440
1This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into fatty liver disease and everything you need to know about this relatively under-discussed, but important health topic. Everything from NAFLD, MASLD, patient case studies and tips, it's all here!Let's Talk About Poop!Website: https://lubbockgastro.comYouTube: @SameerIslamMDFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sameerislammdX: @SameerIslamMDOffice: 806-696-4440
This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into bloating. He discusses a case study of a patient that suffered from bloating (1:28), he provides some tips on how to combat your bloat (16:22), and how castor oil may be able to help as well (24:03).Let's Talk About Poop!Website: https://lubbockgastro.comYouTube: @SameerIslamMDFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sameerislammdX: @SameerIslamMDOffice: 806-696-4440
Dr. Islam welcomes a fellow West Texas healthcare provider, Kobie Benham, owner of Snyder Family Healthcare. They discuss what it's like to practice medicine in a rural community, owning your own practice, the explosion of hormone replacement therapy and much more. Let's Talk About Poop!Website: https://lubbockgastro.comYouTube: @SameerIslamMDFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sameerislammdX: @SameerIslamMDOffice: 806-696-4440
This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into the world of constipation. He begins with a patient case study (2:44). He also gives five easy tips to improve your constipation (20:39), foods to avoid (24:33) and he discusses the benefits of Dragon Fruit when it comes to constipation (32:39). Let's Talk About Poop!Website: https://lubbockgastro.comYouTube: @SameerIslamMDFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sameerislammdX: @SameerIslamMDOffice: 806-696-4440
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