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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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).

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