Lawrence R. Schiller, M.D.

Steakhouse syndrome happen when a person swallows a large piece of food that gets stuck in the lower esophagus. Here's what you should know and how to avoid it.

If you've been putting off your recommended colonoscopy, here are several alternative colon cancer screening options to consider, including non-invasive tests.

If you've been avoiding your recommended colonoscopy, this annual take-home test offers a non-invasive way to screen for colorectal cancer.

If you have irritable bowel syndrome, certain foods may send you to the bathroom with cramps, gas, and diarrhea. Here's how you can change your diet.

Over-the-counter remedies like antacid tablets are often sufficient for relief of indigestion, but recurrent or persistent symptoms require medical attention.

An estimated 25 million Americans have gallstones, with women being twice as likely as men to have them. Here’s what to know.

Flatulence, burping, and stomach bloating can be embarrassing. Here are some easy steps you can take to reduce the amount of gas you pass.

Laparoscopic gallbladder removal is the mainstay of surgical treatment of gallbladder disease, but even less invasive options are being studied and used in some teaching medical centers.