Each year on May 14, Minnesota recognizes Hmong American Day, a time to honor the rich history, culture, and contributions of the Hmong community. This day also commemorates the bravery of Hmong veterans connected to the Secret War in Laos and acknowledges the journeys of Hmong families who resettled in the United States.
At MNGI Digestive Health, we see this day as an important opportunity to…
By Dr. Erica Roberson, a Gastroenterologist at MNGI Digestive Health
Why IBS matters. And marijuana, for that matter
Fact 1: IBS is common! Approximately 25-45 million Americans have IBS.
Fact 2: 24 states have now legalized marijuana, including Minnesota in 2023.
The Gastroenterologists with MNGI Digestive Health get to know so much about their patients, but the patients don’t always get to know much about their doctors. This blog series provides a chance to learn a little bit more about the caring physicians who are caring for you.
Broadly speaking, Metabolic Health is how well our bodies process blood sugar. When we eat something, our blood sugar rises quickly, and our body produces insulin to help drive that sugar into our cells so the body can use that energy to function. When metabolic health is not good, your body has trouble processing blood sugar and requires more insulin to move the glucose into your blood cells.
The start of a new year is a natural time to pause and reset. As 2026 begins, many people are thinking about how they want to feel in the year ahead: more comfortable, more energized, and more in control of their health. One area that’s often overlooked but plays a big role in how we feel every day is gut health.
Hemorrhoid banding is a minimally invasive, in-office procedure used to treat symptomatic internal hemorrhoids. At MNGI Digestive Health, the procedure involves placing a small rubber band around the base of the internal hemorrhoid. This causes the hemorrhoid to fall off within 1–2 weeks. Patients are required to undergo three treatments in 5-8 week intervals for the best long-term results.…
October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the vital importance of liver health and the steps that can be taken to prevent one of the most serious forms of cancer. At MNGI Digestive Health, our hepatology specialists are dedicated to diagnosing, treating, and supporting patients with liver conditions that, if left unchecked, can increase the risk of liver cancer.
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The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that support your pelvic organs and help control your bowel movements. When these muscles don’t work as they should, it’s called pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD).
With PFD, the muscles may be too tight, making it hard to have a bowel movement, or too weak, leading to issues like leakage or loss of control. Some common symptoms include:
