by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 12/16/2025 | Gastrointestinal Diseases
Contents What is cholelithiasis Symptoms: how to recognize biliary colic Risk factors and who should be evaluated Diagnosis: tests that clarify the picture Major complications Treatment: observation, medications, ERCP, and surgery Pregnancy and gallstones Post-op and...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 12/04/2025 | Gastrointestinal Diseases
Contents covered in this post What cirrhosis is and how it develops Leading causes today Signs and symptoms How the diagnosis is made Staging and prognosis Complications of portal hypertension Hepatic encephalopathy Liver cancer risk and surveillance Treatment and...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 11/11/2025 | Autoimmune Diseases, Gastrointestinal Diseases
Content discussed in this post What celiac disease is Symptoms in children and adults Celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, and wheat allergy How diagnosis is made The role of biopsy and when it can be waived HLA-DQ2/DQ8: what it’s for Treatment: the gluten-free diet in...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 09/23/2025 | Gastrointestinal Diseases
Diverticulitis is a condition that occurs when small pouches that form in the wall of the large intestine, called diverticula, become inflamed or infected. It is relatively common, especially in people over the age of 40, and can range from mild cases to severe ones...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 08/29/2025 | Autoimmune Diseases, Gastrointestinal Diseases
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that primarily affects the colon (large intestine) and rectum. It is characterized by continuous inflammation and the formation of ulcers in the intestinal lining, causing symptoms that can range from mild to...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 08/01/2025 | Autoimmune Diseases, Gastrointestinal Diseases
Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal tract that can affect any part of the digestive system, from the mouth to the anus. However, it most commonly affects the end of the small intestine (ileum) and the beginning of the large...