Dr. Eduardo Ibarguen-secchia
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Foreman, AR
40 years experience male
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Over 20 years experience in pediatric gastroenterology. Believe in listening to my patients and providing compassionate care.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Eduardo Ibarguen-Secchia, M.D.
109 Gallery Circle, Suite 115
San Antonio TX, 78258-3328
(210) 614-3100
Fax: (210) 692-7667
E-mail: Kidgut@aol.com
Birthdate: February 21, 1956
Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico
Marital status: Widower
Children: Ian and Erin.
Current Position:
President. Pediatric Digestive Care
of San Antonio.
San Antonio, Texas. 1989-
to date.
Education:
High School and College:
Colegio Columbia B.Sc. Biology and Chemistry
Mexico City, Mexico
1974
Medical School:
Universidad Anahuac
Mexico City, Mexico M.D.
1983
Preceptorship in Colo-rectal Surgery Surgical trainee
Mexico City Unit of Proctology 1980-1983
Hospital Metropolitano Medicine Internship
Mexico City, Mexico (Undergraduate) 1981
Clinica del Valle, ISSSTE National Service Staff
Mexico City, Mexico Physician 1982-1983
University of Texas Health
Science Center
at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas.
Pediatric Resident 1983-1986
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Fellowship Pediatric
Gastroenterology 1986-1989
Presented and passed ECFMG examination
1981
Presented and passed FLEX examination 1986
Medical Licenses:
All States in Mexico
1983
Oklahoma, U.S.A.
1986
Arizona, U.S.A.
1989
Texas, U.S.A.
1989
Board Certification:
American Board of Pediatrics and
Pediatric Gastroenterology 1989
Teaching Positions:
Instituto Cumbres Chemistry Laboratory
Mexico City, Mexico
Instructor, College
level. 1976-1978
University of Minnesota
Dept. of Pediatrics
Instructor of Pediatrics 1986-1989
University of Texas Health Science
Center at San Antonio.
Dept. of Pediatrics
Clinical Assistant Professor 1990
to 2000.
Society Memberships Past
and Present:
Mexican Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Mexico 1982
Foundation for the Early Detection of Cancer, Mexico 1982
New York Academy of Sciences, U.S.A. 1982
Texas Medical Association, U.S.A.
1983
Bexar County
Medical Society, U.S.A.
1983
American Medical Association,
U.S.A.
1983
Southern Perinatal Association, U.S.A.
1984
American College of Gastroenterology,
U.S.A.
1986
American Gastroenterology Association, U.S.A. 1986
Mexican Pediatric Society, Mexico 1987
San Antonio Pediatric Society, U.S.A. 1990
Texas Pediatric Society, U.S.A.
1990
North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology,
Hepatology and Nutrition,
Int. 1990
European Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, Int. 1990
San Antonio Pediatric Subspecialty Society
1992
Publications:
Ruiz Moreno F, <u>Ibarguen E,</u> et al. Psychological and sexual aspects
in Proctology. Semana Medica de Mexico 1982; 99(2):55-57. (Spanish).
Ruiz Moreno F, <u>Ibarguen E,</u> et al. Prurience, fissures and anal ulcers.
Semana Medica de Mexico 1982; 99(12):33-35. (Spanish).
Ruiz Moreno F, <u>Ibarguen E,</u> et al. Rectal incontinence, prolapse and
faecal impaction. Semana Medica de Mexico
1982; 99(13):403-407. (Spanish).
Ruiz
Moreno F, <u>Ibarguen E</u>, et al. Rectal Inflammation. Semana Medica
de Mexico 1982; 99(17):557-559. (Spanish).
Ruiz Moreno F, <u>Ibarguen E</u>, et al. Rectal and colonic tumors. Semana Medica
de Mexico 1982; 99(22):723-726. (Spanish).
Ruiz Moreno F, <u>Ibarguen E</u>, et al. Infectious
diseases in proctology.
Semana Medica de Mexico 1983; 100(2):51-52. (Spanish).
<u>Ibarguen E,</u> Sharp HL, et al. Hemangiomatosis of the colon and
peritoneum . Case report and management discussion. Clinical Pediatrics 1988;
27:425-430.
<u>Ibarguen E.</u> Deficiency of gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase in
childhood
cholestatsis. Revista Mexicana de Pediatria 1988; 55:269-271 (English abstract).
<u>Ibarguen E,</u> Sharp HL. Liver
failure in a child following 5 months of
prophylactic isoniazid. Clinical Pediatrics 1989; 28:75.
<u>Ibarguen E, </u>Sharp HL. Gastrointestinal complications following
percutaneous kidney biopsy. Journal of Pediatric Surgery 1989; 24:286-288.
<u>Ibarguen E,</u> Sharp HL. Twenty years experience with alpha-1-antitrypsin
deficiency liver disease. Gastroenterology 1989; 96:A225 (abstract).
<u>Ibarguen E.</u> Breast feeding among hispanic women. Clinical Pediatrics
1989; 28:335.
<u>Ibarguen E</u>, et al. Liver disease in alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency:
Prognostic indicators. Journal of Pediatrics 1990; 117:864.
<u>
Ibarguen E</u>, Blount ML. Evaluation of three sedation regimes for
endoscopic procedures in young children. American Journal of Gastroenterology
1991; 86:1371 (abstract).
<u>Ibarguen E.,</u> Sedating children for endoscopy. Gastroenterology and
Endoscopy News 1991, 42:11.
<u>Ibarguen E</u>, Blount ML. Incidence of Helicobacter pylori in children
under 12 years of age. American Journal of Gastroenterology 1992; 87:1357
(abstract).
<u>Ibarguen E.</u>, Endoscopic pyloromyotomy for congenital pyloric
stenosis.
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2005; 61:598-600. Contributions to
textbooks:
<u>Ibarguen E,</u> Sharp HL. Liver-related inborn errors of metabolism. In:
Bayless (ed.) Current therapy in gastroenterology and liver disease - 3.
B.C. Decker, Philadelphia,
1989.
Abstracts and Conferences
Presented:
Ruiz Moreno F, Medina V, <u>Ibarguen E.</u>, et al. What is
new in cancer of
the colon and rectum. Annual Surgical Week of the Hospital Juarez.
Mexico City, Mexico, 1980.
Leonard SA, <u>Ibarguen E</u>,
Sharp HL. Four month old infant with diffuse
peritoneal and colonic hemangiomatosis treated with laser, surgery and
steroids. To Northwest Pediatric Society annual meeting. Minneapolis,
MN, 1987.
<u>Ibarguen E.</u> Do Kupffer cells mediate hepatocyte injury? An in vitro
model. To Pediatric fellows research symposium. University
of
Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN,
1988.
<u>Ibarguen E,</u> Cleary K, Sharp HL. Do Kupffer cells mediate hepatocyte
injury? An in vitro model. To North American Society for Pediatric
Gastroenterology and Nutrition. Annual scientific meeting. Chicago,
IL,1988.
<u>Ibarguen E</u>. The role of reactive oxygen species in hepatocyte
injury. To
Mead Johnson Research Symposium. Palm
Springs, CA,1989.
<u>Ibarguen E.</u>, Sharp H.L. Twenty years experience with alpha-1-
antitrypsin deficiency liver disease. To Annual Scientific meeting of the
American Gastroenterological Association, Digestive Disease Week.
Washington D.C., 1989.
<u>
Ibarguen E.</u> Direct hyperbilirubinemia in infancy. To McAllen
Pediatric
Society, McAllen, TX, 1989.
<u>
Ibarguen E.</u> Expectations in liver transplantation. To Children's
Transplant Association, San
Antonio, TX, 1989.
<u>Ibarguen E.</u> An infant with ascites and thrombocytopenia. To Department
of Pediatrics Humana
Hospital San Antonio. San Antonio, TX.
1989.
<u>Ibarguen E.</u> Current status of liver transplantation in children. To
Department of Pediatrics
Methodist Hospital.
San Antonio, TX. 1989.
<u>
Ibarguen E.</u> Grand Rounds: The jaundiced child. To Department of
Pediatrics, University of Texas
Health Science
Center. San Antonio,
TX. 1989.
<u>Ibarguen E.</u> Gastrointestinal bleeding in children. To Department of
Pediatrics, Baptist Memorial Hospital,
San Antonio, TX, 1989.
<u>Ibarguen E.</u> Grand Rounds: Diagnostic approach to the infant with
jaundice. To Department of Family Practice, University of Texas Health
Science Center, San Antonio, TX, 1990.
<u>Ibarguen E.</u> Grand Rounds: Extrahepatic biliary atresia,
diagnosis and
management. To Department of Pediatrics. Wilford Hall
Medical Center.
Lackland Air Force Base, TX, 1990.
<u>
Ibarguen E.</u> Postoperative care of the pediatric liver transplant patient.
Post-graduate course of the Society of Gastrointestinal Nurses and
Assistants. Digestive Diseases Week, San
Antonio, TX, 1990.
<u>Ibarguen E.</u> Management of the child with hepatitis. Round table
seminar. Texas
Pediatric Society Annual Scientific Meeting. Fort Worth,
TX, 1990.
<u>Ibarguen E.</u> Grand Rounds: Gastroesophageal reflux in infants. To
Department of Pediatrics, Driscoll Children's Hospital. Corpus Christi,
TX, 1991.
<u>Ibarguen E.</u>, Blount ML. Evaluation of three sedation regimes for
endoscopic procedures in young children. To Annual Scientific Meeting,
American College of Gastroenterology. Boston, MA,
1991.
<u>Ibarguen E.</u> Grand Rounds: Common gastrointestinal complaints in
pediatrics. To Department of Pediatrics, Our Lady of the Lake Regional
Medical Center.
Baton Rouge, LA, 1991.
<u>Ibarguen E.</u> Gastrointestinal practice in pediatrics. To Annual
Gastrointestinal Educational Seminar. South Central Texas
Society of
Gastrointestinal Nurses and Associates. San
Antonio, TX, 1992.
<u>Ibarguen E.</u> Use of endoscopy in pediatrics. To Practical Aspects of
Pediatrics - Recent Advances for the Primary Care Physician. Dept. Of
Pediatrics, Methodist Hospital, San
Antonio, TX, 1992.
<u>Ibarguen E. </u>Treatment of chronic constipation and encopresis. Two year
experience with three different treatment modalities. Texas Pediatric
Society Annual Meeting, Scientific poster exhibit. Irving, TX,
1992.
<u>Ibarguen E.</u>, Blount ML. Incidence of Helicobacter pylori in children
under 12 years of age. Presented to Annual Scientific Meeting of the
American College of Gastroenterology. Miami, FL,
1992.
<u>Ibarguen E.</u>, Grand Rounds: Hepatitis A to E and beyond. Dept. of
Pediatrics, Women's and Children's Hospital. San Antonio, TX,
1993.
<u>Ibarguen E.</u>, Home health. Yesterday, today and tomorrow. Medical
staff conference. La Nacional Provincial. Mexico City, Mexico, 1993.
<u>Ibarguen E.</u>, Diagnosis of acute diarrhea. Department of Pediatrics.
Methodist Hospital. San Antonio, TX,
1994.
<u>Ibarguen E.</u>, Update on pediatric inflammatory bowel disease.
Ileitis and
Colitis Foundation. San Antonio,
TX 1996.
<u>Ibarguen E.</u>, Grand Rounds: Malrotation in infancy. Dept. of Pediatrics.
University of Texas Health Science
Center at San Antonio, TX
1996.
<u>Ibarguen E.</u>, Grand Rounds: GER or GERD? Review of
gastroesophageal reflux. Dept. of Pediatrics. Methodist
Children’s Hospital of South Texas, San
Antonio, TX 1997.
<u>Ibarguen E.</u>, Guest lecturer. Update on pediatric endoscopic
procedures.
SGNA Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX
1999.
<u>Ibarguen E</u>., Celiac disease. Department of Pediatrics. Methodist
Children’s Hospital of South Texas,
San Antonio, TX 2003
<u>Ibarguen E.</u>, Use of endoscopic suturing device in pediatrics.
To Annual Scientific Meeting. American
College of
Gastroenterology.
Baltimore MD,
2003
<u>Ibarguen E.</u> , Endoscopic pyloromyotomy for congenital
pyloric stenosis.
To Annual Scientific Meeting. American
College of
Gastroenterology.
Baltimore MD,
2003
<u>Ibarguen E., et al</u>. Correlation of serologic markers and jejunal
biopsies
in celiac disease.
To 2nd World Congress of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and
Nutrition.
Paris, France, 2004.
<u>Ibarguen E., et al.</u> Diagnosis of extrahepatic biliary atresia by
ERCP.
To 2nd World Congress of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and
Nutrition.
Paris, France, 2004.
<u>Ibarguen E.</u> Endoscopic resection of a duodenal web.
To 2nd World Congress of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and
Nutrition.
Paris, France, 2004.
<u>Ibarguen E</u>. Constipation in children.
To Department of Pediatrics.
Methodist Children’s Hospital. San
Antonio, TX, 2004.
<u>Ibarguen E</u>. Medical management of constipation.
To: Congreso Interamericano de Pediatria.
Monterrey , Mexico , 2005
<u>Ibarguen E</u>. Chronic abdominal pain in children.
To: Congreso Interamericano de Pediatria.
Monterrey, Mexico, 2005
<u>Ibarguen E</u>. Advances in pediatric endoscopy.
To: Congreso Interamericano de Pediatria.
Monterrey, Mexico, 2005.
<u>Ibarguen E</u>. Use of endoscopic suturing in children with failed fundoplications.
To: American Society of
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Digestive Disease Week.
Chicago , IL , 2005.
<u>Ibarguen E.</u> Functional constipation in children.
To: Jornadas Medicas 2005.
Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, 2005
<u>Ibarguen E.</u> Medical and surgical management of constipation in
children
To: Colegio de Cirujanos Pediatras de Monterrey Colegio de Pediatria
de Monterrey
Monterrey, Mexico 2006
<u>Ibarguen E</u>. Recent advances in the diagnosis and Management of
Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Pediatrics.
To: IX Congreso Interamericano de Pediatria
Monterrey, Mexico 2007
<u>Ibarguen E</u>. Chronic Abdominal Pain (Round Table)
To: IX Congreso Interamericano de Pediatria
Monterrey, Mexico 2007
<u>Ibarguen E</u> . Gastroesophageal Reflux. Diagnostic
Methods. Medical Treatment and Surgical
Indications.
To: IX Congreso Interamericano de Pediatria
Monterrey, Mexico 2007
<u>Ibarguen E.</u> Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastrointestinal
Allergies in Pediatrics.
To: IX Congreso Interamericano de Pediatria
Monterrey, Mexico 2007
<u> </u>
<u>Ibarguen E</u>. Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Round
Table)
To: The Foundation for
Clinical Research in IBD.
San Antonio , TX 2007
<u>Ibarguen E.</u> Use of CO2
for Insufflation During Colonoscopy in Children
To: 72nd Annual
Scientific Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology
Philadelphia , PA 2007
Current Clinical Research:
CAMP II and CAMP III:
Double blind, randomized,
parallel-group study on the safety and efficacy of twice daily Asacol in
children with ulcerative colitis.
Sponsor: Medeva Pharma
Suisse.
Open label therapy for
Crohn’s disease in children.
Sponsor: Schwarz Pharma
Epidemiology of IBD in Texas
Sponsor: Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor
University School of Medicine
Receptional Thesis:
Electrocardiographic differences between individuals with type A
personality and individuals with type B personality. February 1983.
Universidad Anahuac, Mexico
City, Mexico.
Other positions:
Central coordinator for the Liver Tissue Procurement
and Distribution System (LTPADS) contract by the
National Institutes of
Health (NIH). 1986-1989
Member of the Quality Assurance Committee
Department of Pediatrics, Methodist
Hospital.
San Antonio, Texas. 1990-1994
Member of the Communications Committee
Bexar County Medical Society.
San Antonio, Texas. 1990-1992
Member of the Advisory Board for the
Committee for All Children
San Antonio, Texas. 1992-1994
Vice President. San Antonio Pediatric
Subspecialty Society 1992-1994
Chairman, Sub-committee for practice
affiliation feasability
study. San Antonio
Pediatric Subspecialty Society. 1993
Member. Physician advisory board.
Healix Inc. Home health. 1994
Member. Medical advisory committee.
Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, San
Antonio Chapter. 1994
Reviewer for American Journal of Gastroenterology 2004 to date
Honors and CME awards:
Vice-president and co-founder of the Medical School
Alumni Association, School
of Medicine, Universidad
Anahuac. Mexico City, Mexico.
1977
Physician Recognition Award.
American Medical Association. 1986
Physician Recognition Award
American Medical Association. 1989
Physician Recognition Award
American Medical Association 1992
Physician Recognition Award
American Medical Association 1997
Physician Recognition Award
American Medical Association 2002
Physician Recognition Award
American Medical Association 2004
Best Doctors in America
Award. 1996
Best Doctors in America
Award 1998
Best Doctors in America
Award 2000
Best Doctors in America
Award 2005
Best Doctors in America
Award 2009
Presidential Poster Award
American College of Gastroenterology
72nd Annual
Scientific Meeting 2007
Top Pediatricians. US News
and World
Report 2012
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A 24-year-old member asked:

Dr. Eduardo Ibarguen-secchiaanswered
Pediatric Gastroenterology 40 years experience
Usually not: Most will resolve in a few days on their own. They can be serious in young infants, elderly and immune compromised individuals.
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A 19-year-old female asked:

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Probably: The only reason i can think that you have to take omeprazoel daily is because you are probably taking nsaids (drugs like advil, aleve, celebrex, (cele... Read More
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Avoid the foods: There is currently no specific treatment for food allergies. Only avoiding the foods that are a problem. There are tests to tell what foods are a prob... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:

Dr. Eduardo Ibarguen-secchiaanswered
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Double check: Make sure you have a dietitian help you with your diet. Look for hidden sources of gluten in places like toothpaste, lipstick and even shampoo. Many p... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:

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ERCP: Endoscopic retrograde cholecysto-pancreatography. Is a test where we use to examine your pancreatic and bile ducts. Most frequent use is for removal o... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:

Dr. Eduardo Ibarguen-secchiaanswered
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Infection: That is the medical term for an intestinal infection. Either by a bacteria or a virus. In lay terms a "stomach flu".
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A 32-year-old female asked:

Dr. Eduardo Ibarguen-secchiaanswered
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Yes and no: In the old days prior to the advent of acid blockers in the 1970's, doctors used to recommend drinking a glass of milk every 2 hours. Milk does tempor... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:

Dr. Eduardo Ibarguen-secchiaanswered
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Diet: Make sure she receives guidance from a dietitian on a gluten free diet. You have a 1 in 8 chance of developing the disease. Suggest you visit the celi... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:

Dr. Eduardo Ibarguen-secchiaanswered
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Yes: As well as dental enamel defects.
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A 38-year-old member asked:

Dr. Eduardo Ibarguen-secchiaanswered
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Absolutely: Remaining on a 100% gluten free diet is curative. You will live as long as anyone else.
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A 34-year-old member asked:

Dr. Eduardo Ibarguen-secchiaanswered
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It mimics anything: Typical symptoms are chronic diarrhea, weight loss, bloating. But celiac can present with any symptoms. It mimics anything. Most patienst suffer for y... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:

Dr. Eduardo Ibarguen-secchiaanswered
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See your doctor: Both trouble swallowing and unintentional
weight loss are serious symptoms and may be due to problems other than gerd. Do not wait to see a gastroent... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:

Dr. Eduardo Ibarguen-secchiaanswered
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Poor emptying: Sulfur-like burps usually suggest a problem in how your stomach empties. Usually slower than normal. Get it checked, it is not normal.
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A 49-year-old member asked:

Dr. Eduardo Ibarguen-secchiaanswered
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No: These act on the central nervous system to control nausea, not acid.
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A 44-year-old member asked:

Dr. Eduardo Ibarguen-secchiaanswered
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Up to 4 hours: Undigested lactose begins to form gas when it utilized by gut bacteria in the colon. Usually 1 to 2 hours after it is ingested. Gas produced is usuall... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:

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Because of denial: Bulimia, as anorexia nervosa are caused by a variety of genetic, serotonin imbalances and brain hormones (brain derived neurotrophic factor) which cau... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:

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Varies: If you have a proven diagnosis of celiac disease by biopsy, there is no need for re-challenge. You should stay on a gluten free diet. If you do not ha... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:

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Depends: An endoscopy is the most accurate test. A urea breath test is very reliable and non-invasive, but you must be off antibiotics and acid blockers for a ... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:

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No such thing: The only absolute test for celiac disease is a small bowel biopsy. There are many phony tests and gluten digestion products out there that are not rel... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:

Dr. Eduardo Ibarguen-secchiaanswered
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Maybe: As a general rule, greasy and spicy foods, as well as tomato sauce can make gerd symptoms worse. But there is no study to confirm that. Best to use co... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:

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Could be Crohn's: Some of the most common side effects can be similar to symptoms of crohn's. These include mouth sores, fever, diarrhea, blood in your stools, body ach... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:

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Yes, but be cautious: Upper back pain can be a rare symptom of gerd. But usually indicates some complications such as erosive esophagitis. Pancreatitis is frequently overlo... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:

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It is likely celiac: About 5 years ago there was a study published in american journal of gastroenterology done in sweden which showed blood antibodies fluctuate in adults... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:

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B and C: Hepatitis b and c are associated with chronic liver injury that can lead to cirrhosis and some instances of liver cancer. Treatment is available for b... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:

Dr. Eduardo Ibarguen-secchiaanswered
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Stent?: Usually to treat a stricture they may place a stent to keep it open. An ERCP alone is just diagnostic.
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A 51-year-old female asked:

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Yes, mostly: The purpose of a PPI is to stop the production of hydrochloric acid.. Achlorhydia is the abscence of that acid. So the answer is yes. Gastrin stimulat... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:

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See your doctor: Weight loss in a child is always a reason for concern. He should see his doctor.
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Testing: There are blood tests to screen for the disease, but they are not yet considered accurate enough to make a diagnosis. A small bowel biopsy is the defi... Read More
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Mexican medical school
Graduated 1983MD
Medical/Graduate school
Universidad Anahuac
MD
Residency
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Awards
Vice-president and co-founder of the Medical School Alumni Association, School of Medicine, Universidad Anahuac. Mexico City, Mexico. 1977 Physician Recognition Award. American Medical Association. 1986 Physician Recognition Award American Medical Association. 1989 Physician Recognition Award American Medical Association 1992 Physician Recognition Award American Medical Association 1997 Physician Recognition Award American Medical Association 2002 Physician Recognition Award American Medical Association 2004 Best Doctors in America Award. 1996 Best Doctors in America Award 1998
Best Doctors in America Award 2000 Best Doctors in America Award 2005 Best Doctors in America Award 2009 Presidential Poster Award American College of Gastroenterology 72nd Annual Scientific Meeting 2007 Top Pediatricians. US News and World Report 2012
Affiliations
North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
American College of Gastroenterology
Publications
Hemangiomatosis of the colon and peritoneum . Case report and management discussion.
Liver failure in a child following 5 months of prophylactic isoniazid.
Gastrointestinal complications following percutaneous kidney biopsy.
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