Butts & Guts: A Cleveland Clinic Digestive Health Podcast

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 incidental adrenal nodule symptoms, risk factors, which nodules are potentially dangerous and when treatment might be necessary.

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 improving your gut health may help reduce symptoms and explains why endometriosis is so underdiagnosed and misunderstood.

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. Listen in as he discusses the warning signs, why early detection matters, and the latest treatment options that can help patients manage this condition effectively.

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 choices and make simple swaps to keep your nutrition goals in check this holiday season.

Dr. Tilak Shah is an interventional endoscopist and medical director of the Pancreas Center at Cleveland Clinic Florida. He joins this episode of Butts & Guts to discuss pancreatic cysts. Listen to learn more about what causes pancreatic cysts, how they are diagnosed and treated, and what types have the potential of turning into cancer.