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• posted: Nov. 03, 2023
• Kamran Ayub, MD, MRCP
• GI Diagnosis,  Conditions,  Gastroenterology,  GI Treatments
• Endoscopic Ultrasound

Gastrointestinal disorders are among the most common disorders. Quite likely, you’ve suffered gastrointestinal issues before and most likely will experience them in the future. Unfortunately, diagnosing the exact causes of Read More

• posted: Mar. 07, 2022
• Kamran Ayub, MD, MRCP
• Conditions
• Bile Ducts

Learn more about bile ducts and how to tell whether you could be dealing with bile duct disease. Whenever you eat, your liver releases a substance known as bile that helps Read More

• posted: Jan. 11, 2022
• Kamran Ayub, MD, MRCP
• Conditions
• Pancreatic Cysts

The pancreas plays important role in your digestive system by producing enzymes that help your body break down food and also regulate blood sugar by producing insulin. Pancreatic cysts can Read More

• posted: Apr. 26, 2021
• Kamran Ayub, MD, MRCP
• Conditions
• Barret's Esophagus

If you suffer from Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, also known as GERD, it’s important to be aware of the signs of a more serious issue that GERD can cause, Barrett’s Esophagus. Read More

• posted: Apr. 13, 2020
• Kamran Ayub, MD, MRCP
• Conditions
• Colonscopy

A colonoscopy is one of today's most respected GI procedures. At Southwest Gastroenterology in New Lenox, Joliet, and Oak Lawn, IL, Dr. Kamran Ayub is the board-certified gastroenterologist to see Read More

• posted: Jun. 19, 2019
• Kamran Ayub, MD, MRCP
• Conditions
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

How your gastroenterologist in New Lenox, IL, can treat GERD Heartburn is a common problem, especially if you eat a lot of spicy foods. However, if you are experiencing heartburn all Read More

• posted: Dec. 18, 2018
• Kamran Ayub, MD, MRCP
• Conditions
• Acid Reflux

Don’t let heartburn ruin mealtimes for you. Our doctors in Oak Lawn, Joliet, and New Lenox, IL, can help you manage your acid reflux. Do you worry that every time you Read More