Dr. Max A. Shapiro

09/14/2026

Taking a GLP-1 and scheduled for a colonoscopy? Make sure your GI team knows.

American Gastroenterological Association's official newspaper

09/11/2026

https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/09/health/colorectal-cancer-before-45-liver-enzymes-wellness

09/09/2026

UPDATE:

As federal health officials continue to investigate this summer’s outbreak of cyclosporiasis that has been tied to iceberg lettuce, many people are wondering: Is it safe to eat lettuce yet? For now, the answer seems to be generally yes – with an important caveat.

09/07/2026

Your vacation may be relaxing. Your digestive system may disagree.

Overview of constipation symptoms and causes. See a doctor if you have bleeding in your re**um, blood in your stool, or have continual pain in your abdomen.

09/04/2026

They sound almost identical, but diverticulosis and diverticulitis aren't the same thing.

https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/diverticulosis-diverticulitis/symptoms-causes?utm_

09/03/2026

Could you eat ice cream with no problem for years...and suddenly you can't?

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lactose-intolerance/symptoms-causes/syc-20374232?utm_=

09/02/2026

This is probably the favorites for social because everyone is curious about it, even if nobody wants to admit it. This article explains how foods can cause surprising stool colors and when a color change could signal something worth discussing with a doctor.

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/how-your-diet-can-affect-your-p**p-color?

Do you ever wonder why your p**p is bright green? Or red? Or even black? The answer probably involves something you ate, as our gastroenterologist explains.

08/25/2026

If you suspect you may have an issue, please call a GI right away. We would love to help!

From the American Gastro ASsociation website- "In most cases, gastroparesis is a chronic (life-long) health issue that cannot be cured. Symptoms of gastroparesis can come and go. However, there are many treatment options, based on how bad your symptoms are, to help you care for gastroparesis.

Talk to your doctor, especially if you have diabetes, about what treatments make sense for you. Controlling diabetes, if you have it, is one of the most important things you can do as a patient to improve your stomach function and symptoms."

08/21/2026

What is the testing process for Gastroparesis? Tests for gastroparesis include a physical exam, medical history, and blood tests. Call us and let's discuss your options.

08/19/2026

Continuing the education this month, National Gastropatesis Month-

Causes of gastroparesis:
-Idiopathic gastroparesis
-Gastroparesis can happen in anyone. In most cases, the underlying cause of -gastroparesis is not known and the disorder is called idiopathic gastroparesis.

Diabetic gastroparesis:
Gastroparesis is common in people with diabetes and roughly up to a third or slightly more of people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes may develop gastroparesis. When diabetes is the main cause of gastroparesis, it is called diabetic gastroparesis. People with diabetes have high levels of blood sugar, which can cause injury to the stomach muscle, nerves, or ICC.

Other causes:
Problems from surgery done on the gut, which could result in vagal damage.
Nervous system diseases, such as Parkinson’s disease or multiple sclerosis (MS).
Medicine that blocks certain nerve signals to the stomach, particularly narcotics (opioids such as morphine, oxycodone, etc.).
Rheumatological disorders, such as scleroderma.