Los Angeles colonoscopy expert, Dr. Berookim is a digestive and liver disease specialist at the Gastroenterology Institute of Southern California. #GIDoctor

Beverly Hills, CA
Joined October 2011
Is your gut getting the right fuel? 🥑 Fiber-rich foods, fermented foods, healthy fats, and nutrient-dense proteins can all support healthy digestion. Small food choices can make a difference. #GutHealth #DigestiveHealth #HealthyEating
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A colonoscopy can do more than detect problems—it can help prevent colorectal cancer by finding and removing precancerous polyps. Screening can be prevention. #Colonoscopy #ColonCancerScreening #Gastroenterology
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Is your stomach always tied up in knots? Recurring bloating, cramps, or stomach discomfort may be worth a closer look. A GI specialist can help determine what may be causing your symptoms. #DigestiveHealth #GutHealth #Gastroenterology
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It may not just be something you ate. If bloating, reflux, abdominal pain, or bowel changes keep returning, there may be an underlying digestive issue worth evaluating. #DigestiveHealth #GutHealth #Gastroenterology
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Google may give you dozens of answers for the same GI symptom. Persistent bloating, reflux, abdominal pain, or bowel changes deserve more than guesswork. A GI specialist can help determine what’s actually happening. #DigestiveHealth #Gastroenterology #GutHealth
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Always feeling bloated? Persistent bloating can have many possible causes, from diet and constipation to food intolerances and other digestive concerns. If it keeps happening, consider talking with a GI specialist. #Bloating #GutHealth #DigestiveHealth
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Fatty liver can be silent. You may feel fine even when your liver needs attention. Diabetes, excess weight, inactivity, an unhealthy diet, and high cholesterol may increase your risk. #FattyLiver #LiverHealth #Gastroenterology
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Is it time for your colonoscopy? Screening often begins at 45 for average-risk adults, but family history, previous polyps, or concerning digestive symptoms may mean you should be screened sooner. #Colonoscopy #ColonCancerScreening #GIHealth
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A colonoscopy can help prevent colorectal cancer by detecting and removing precancerous polyps before they become cancerous. Don’t put off an important screening. Talk with a GI specialist about when you should be checked. #Colonoscopy #ColonCancerScreening #GIHealth
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Football season is back—and so are the game day snacks. 🏈 Pizza, wings, chips, sweets & soda may taste great, but too much processed food can leave your gut feeling the aftermath. Enjoy the game. Give your gut some balance. #FootballSeason #GutHealth #GameDay
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Take 30 seconds for a GI health check. ⏱️ Persistent pain, bowel changes, blood in your stool, frequent heartburn, unexplained weight loss, or ongoing nausea may be reasons to see a GI specialist. #DigestiveHealth #Gastroenterology #GIHealth
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Persistent GI symptoms shouldn’t be ignored. Ongoing pain, blood in the stool, frequent antacid use, or missed screenings may be reasons to see a gastroenterologist. Don’t wait for symptoms to get worse. #DigestiveHealth #Gastroenterology #GIHealth
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Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸 Today, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of people throughout our community. The Gastroenterology Institute of Southern California wishes you and your family a safe, healthy, and relaxing holiday. #LaborDay #HappyLaborDay #DigestiveHealth #GIDoc
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Constipation is more than how often you go. Hard or dry stools, straining, and feeling like you still need to go can all be signs. If symptoms happen often, talk to a GI doctor. #Constipation #DigestiveHealth #GutHealth
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How many can you check off? ✅ ✔️ Regular bowel movements ✔️ Minimal bloating ✔️ No persistent pain ✔️ No blood in stool ✔️ Heartburn under control Something feel off? Talk to your GI doctor. 📞 (310) 271-1122 #GutHealth #GIDoctor #DigestiveHealth
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