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Health and Wellness | July 7, 2021

What Causes Liver Damage? Is It Preventable?

Fatty liver, hepatitis and alcoholism can cause liver damage and cirrhosis. Learn about symptoms, causes, treatments and prevention.
Health and Wellness | April 6, 2021

Digestive Health: What Are the Best GERD Treatment Options?

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can cause unpleasant symptoms. Treatments range from lifestyle changes to medication and surgery.
Health and Wellness | March 30, 2021

What Causes Liver Disease? (podcast)

A Scripps hepatologist, explains the vital role the liver plays and causes of liver disease, including hepatitis, alcoholism, extra fat.
Health and Wellness | March 23, 2021

How Does Liver Disease Occur? (video)

A Scripps gastroenterologist discusses causes of liver disease, links to alcoholism and when a liver transplant is necessary.
Scripps in the News | October 2, 2020

What Does the Gallbladder Do?

A doctor shows a diagram of a gallbladder to a patient who may need surgery.
The gallbladder helps with digestion but is not an essential organ. It can be safely removed in case of disease or other problems.
News Releases | July 27, 2020

U.S. News Ranks Scripps Hospitals No. 1 in San Diego Region for 2020

Scripps hospitals rank No. 1 in the San Diego region for the fourth year in a row by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list.
Scripps in the News | July 31, 2019

Scripps Ranked No. 1 in San Diego County for Third Year in a Row

US News & World Report has ranked Scripps Health hospitals number one in the San Diego region for the third consecutive year.
News Releases | July 29, 2019

U.S. News Ranks Scripps Hospitals No. 1 in San Diego Region

Scripps hospitals were ranked number 1 in San Diego County for the third consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report.
Health and Wellness | June 21, 2019

Get the Facts About Food Poisoning Symptoms, Remedies and Prevention

A person cooking chops chicken on a separate board to prevent foodborne illness.
Food poisoning cause some unpleasant symptoms. Practicing food safety keeps food-borne illnesses away. A Scripps gastroenterologist explains.
Health and Wellness | June 20, 2019

Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Symptoms and Solutions (podcast)

Gauree Konijeti, MD, gastroenterologist, Scripps Clinic, podcast photo.
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) includes Chron's disease and ulcerative colitis. While not curable, IBD is treatable. A Scripps gastroenterologist explains.