Ask An Expert: Digestive Disorders

What is involved in surgery for chronic pancreatitis?

I am recovering from a diverticulitis attack. I am trying to find a listing of foods I should avoid (besides nuts, popcorn, corn, etc). Are there any particular fruits or vegetables I should not eat?

What is cholestasis? What are the causes, symptoms and treatment?

I have chronic constipation. How often can I safely use Miralax?

How much will a person's life change after having an ileostomy, if the person already has a colostomy?

What causes an inflamed pancreas?

Five years ago, I had a rather large polyp removed from my colon. Later, I noticed that I no longer suffered from the occasional IBS symptoms I used to have, such as painful cramps and diarrhea. Can polyps alone cause these symptoms?

My mom is 70 years old. She has a (non-smoking) cough that only goes away after she eats. Every time she starts coughing, she knows that she is hungry and must eat to make the coughing stop. Why is this happening?