Butts & Guts: A Cleveland Clinic Digestive Health Podcast
A Cleveland Clinic podcast exploring your digestive and surgical health from end to end. You’ll learn how to have the best digestive health possible from your gall bladder to your liver and more from our host, Colorectal Surgeon and President of the Main Campus Submarket Scott Steele, MD.
Episodes
220 episodes
Pelvic Floor Disorders: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options
Are you experiencing pelvic pressure, urinary leakage, constipation or symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse? In this episode of Butts & Guts,
Anal Fistulas and Perianal Abscesses: Symptoms, Causes and Current Treatment Options
In this episode of Butts & Guts, Dr. Ebram Salama, colorectal surgeon at Cleveland Clinic Florida, discusses perianal abscesses and anal fistulas, two common causes of anal pain, swelling, drainage and recurrent infection. Learn when these ...
Patient Perspectives: Diagnosed with Stage 4 Colorectal Cancer at 26—Now Cancer-Free After a Liver Transplant
At just 26 years old, David Lyon never imagined that his symptoms would lead to a diagnosis of stage 4 colorectal cancer. After learning his cancer had spread to his liver, David underwent treatment, surgery and ultimately a liver transplant. D...
What Is a Hernia? Signs, Causes and Treatment Options
On this episode of Butts & Guts, Dr. David Krpata, a Cleveland Clinic general surgeon and hernia specialist, explains what a hernia is, the most common hernia symptoms and how they are diagnosed and treated. Learn when a hernia may require ...
Trouble Swallowing? It Could Be Dysphagia
Do you have trouble swallowing or feel like food gets stuck when you eat? In this episode of Butts & Guts, Dr. Fady Asslo, gastroenterologist at Cleveland Clinic Florida, explores dysphagia, a common swallowing disorder. He discusses dyspha...
FiberMaxxing: The Truth About Fiber, Your Gut Microbiome and Digestive Health | Julia Zumpano
Is fibermaxxing just a social media trend, or is dietary fiber truly the key to better gut health? In this episode of Butts & Guts, Cleveland Clinic Registered Dietitian Julia Zumpano separates fact from hype, covering the gut microbiome, f...
From Medications to Meaningful Care in IBD
Explore how Shubha Bhat, PharmD, an clinical pharmacist at Cleveland Clinic, helps inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients navigate a complex and evolving landscape of treatments, from traditional medications to advanced biologics and special...
Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency
Dr. Robert Naples, general surgeon for the Digestive Disease Institute at Cleveland Clinic, joins the Butts & Guts podcast to break down exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI). He discusses who is most at risk, current treatment options, t...
Advancements in Intestinal Transplants
Intestinal transplants are saving lives, and the field has never been more advanced. Masato Fujiki, MD, Surgical and Program Director of the Intestinal Transplant Program at Cleveland Clinic, breaks down why rejection rates have dropped dramati...
Chronic Pelvic Pain and the Effects on Digestive Health
Chronic pelvic pain affects millions of people, but its deep connection to digestive health is often overlooked. Dr. Ashley Gubbels, Director of the Center for Endometriosis and Chronic Pelvic Pain at Cleveland Clinic, joins the Butts & Gut...
GLP-1 Medications: Separating Science from Social Media
In this episode of Butts & Guts, Kristin Louden, an Obesity Medicine nurse practitioner at Cleveland Clinic, cuts through the noise surrounding GLP-1 weight loss medications. She clears up common myths from social media, discusses the resul...
Advances in Living Donor Liver Transplantation
Dr. Alejandro Pita, director of Living Donor Liver Transplantation at Cleveland Clinic's Transplant Center, joins Butts & Guts to talk about advancements in living donor liver transplants. He covers new innovations in the field, the growing...
The Bottom Line on Rectal Prolapse
Cleveland Clinic colorectal surgeon Dr. Anna Spivak returns to the Butts & Guts podcast to break down everything you need to know about rectal prolapse. Dr. Spivak discusses warning signs to watch for, how it’s diagnosed, when it’s time to ...
Advances in Rectal Cancer Treatment
Dr. Michael Valente, colorectal surgeon at Cleveland Clinic, joins this episode of Butts & Guts to discuss advances in rectal cancer care. He explores the key differences between rectal and colon cancer, why rectal cancer requires a unique ...
Reducing Your Risk of Colorectal Cancer
Dr. Joseph Trunzo, colorectal surgeon at Cleveland Clinic, joins this episode of Butts & Guts to share key strategies for reducing your risk of colorectal cancer. He discusses the importance of early screening and detection, lifestyle modif...
Patient Perspectives: Healthy Father Diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer at 43—With Zero Warning Signs
At age 43, Tim Beckner was a healthy young father and husband. After a mild case of diverticulitis, he scheduled a colonoscopy at his doctor's recommendation. Tim was shocked by the results of the screening. He had colorectal cancer, even...
Navigating Digestive Issues During Menopause
Menopause can bring many changes to your body, including your digestive health. Cleveland Clinic Ob/Gyn, Dr. Catherine Caponero, joins the Butts & Guts podcast to explain why and how menopause (and perimenopause) often causes digestive issu...
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Surgical Advances for Crohn's Disease
Dr. Anthony de Buck, Section Head of IBD for the Department of Colorectal Surgery at Cleveland Clinic, joins Butts & Guts to discuss the latest surgical advances for treating Crohn's disease. Dr. de Buck explains when surgery might be neede...
Are You At Risk? Cleveland Clinic Tool Predicts Early Onset Colorectal Cancer
On this episode of Butts & Guts, Cleveland Clinic gastroenterologist, Carole Macaron, MD, discusses a new tool designed to calculate the risk of early onset colorectal cancer, helping identify those who may develop the disease before age 45...
Incidental Adrenal Nodules
Dr. Matthew Peebles, a general surgeon for the Digestive Disease Institute at Cleveland Clinic, discusses incidental adrenal nodules (usually discovered by accident) and why many people have them without knowing. Listen to learn more about inci...
Understanding the Gut-Endometriosis Connection
Dr. Cara King, section head of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery and Medical Gynecology at Cleveland Clinic, joins this episode of Butts & Guts to explore the relationship between gut health and endometriosis. She discusses why improvi...
Understanding Barrett's Esophagus
Cleveland Clinic Florida gastroenterologist, Dr. Roberto Gonzalez, joins the Butts & Guts podcast to explore Barrett's Esophagus, a condition where chronic acid reflux causes changes to the esophageal lining that can increase cancer risk. L...
Healthy Eating for the Holidays
Cleveland Clinic dietitian, Julia Zumpano, joins the Butts & Guts podcast to share expert tips on eating healthy for the holidays without sacrificing flavor or the joy of seasonal favorites. Learn how to balance indulgence with healthy choi...
