Digestive Health Articles from Gastro SB Clinic

This blog collects practical guides from Gastro SB Clinic in Chula Vista on hemorrhoids, colonoscopy, weight loss, liver health and other digestive topics. Book an appointment with Dr. Erick Alayo or call (619) 382-3315.

Benefits of Weight Loss and How a Gastric Balloon Helps
By Erick Alayo • October 23, 2026
Learn the health benefits of weight loss for blood sugar, blood pressure, and liver, and how the Orbera gastric balloon can help you start in San Diego.
Gastric Balloon and Fatty Liver: Can Weight Loss Help Your Liver?
By Erick Alayo • October 6, 2026
Diagnosed with fatty liver? Learn how the Orbera gastric balloon and a San Diego dietitian can support weight loss and better liver health, without surgery.
Gastric Balloon for Weight Loss: How It Works
By Erick Alayo • September 18, 2026
The Orbera gastric balloon helps you lose weight without surgery in Chula Vista, San Diego. See how it works, what results to expect, and tips to keep it off.
Gastric Balloon efficacy: What results can you expect?
By Erick Alayo • August 21, 2026
Learn how effective the Orbera gastric balloon is for weight loss, which factors drive results, and how nutrition support helps you keep them off.
Diet in Ulcerative Colitis & Crohn's Disease: A Practical Guide
By Erick Alayo • August 14, 2026
What to eat with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease: a practical flare vs. remission guide, foods to limit, and when to see your gastroenterologist.
Recovery After Hemorrhoid Banding: What to Expect
By Erick Alayo • July 20, 2026
Just had hemorrhoid banding? Learn what's normal to feel in the first days, how to care for yourself at home, and when to call your doctor.
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