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Jesse P. Houghton, MD, FACG

Medical Reviewer Member of the SingleCare Medical Board
Jesse P. Houghton was born and raised in New Jersey, becoming the first physician in his entire family. He earned his medical degree from New Jersey Medical School (Now Rutgers Medical School) in 2002. He then went on to complete his residency in Internal Medicine and his fellowship in Gastroenterology at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in 2005 and 2008, respectively. He moved to southern Ohio in 2012, and has been practicing at Southern Ohio Medical Center, as the Senior Medical Director of Gastroenterology, since that time. He is the author of What Your Doctor Doesn't (Have the Time to) Tell You: The Gastrointestinal System. Dr. Houghton is also an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the Ohio University School of Osteopathic Medicine. He has been in practice since 2008, and has remained board certified in both Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology for his entire career. He has lent his expertise to dozens of online articles in the medical field.
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Articles

Woman holding right side of stomach: What causes right side stomach pain?
Health Education

What does right-side abdominal pain mean?

Gas, indigestion, and muscle strain are some common causes of abdominal pain on the right side
A stack of toilet paper rolls: What will make you poop fast?
Health Education

What will make you poop fast? 7 things to try

Wondering how to poop faster? Here’s what you should try and how often you should be pooping.
Hair brush and comb - does testosterone cause hair loss
Drug Info

Testosterone and hair loss

This hormone plays a role in a common form of hair loss known as pattern baldness
Wide eyed woman with sleep mask on her head and holding a pillow: Why do I feel tired after eating?
Health Education

How do I stop feeling tired after eating?

Maintaining a balanced diet, staying hydrated, strategic meal planning, and exercising can help relieve the feeling of tiredness after eating
A woman holding her stomach | stomach flu remedies
Health Education

6 cures for the stomach flu

These natural treatments can make a difference when you’re in the throes of nausea and vomiting
The torso of a person wearing a mustard-colored sweater and holding their belly in pain: What causes stomach pain after eating?
Health Education

What causes stomach pain after eating? Related conditions and tr...

A stomachache after you eat is likely to resolve on its own, but you should see a doctor if you experience stomach pain every time you eat
A bag of groceries with a thought bubble containing question marks: Potassium-rich foods
Health Education

What are potassium-rich foods?

You can get your recommended daily potassium from a variety of proteins, fruits, and vegetables
Person in a crop top - causes of belly button pain
Health Education

15 belly button pain causes

There are many different reasons for discomfort around your navel, ranging from indigestion to appendicitis
A person with a pillow with two image bubbles over their head: one with a sports drink and one with pain medication
Health Education

How to cure hangover nausea: Remedies that work

Hydration and sleep are among some of the best cures for hangover nausea, while others are just old wives’ tales
Doctor reading medication package: How much is Clenpiq without insurance?
Drug Info

How much is Clenpiq without insurance?

Clenpiq costs $229 without insurance. Learn how to get Clenpiq at a lower price or find cheaper alternatives.
A doctor holding a bag of groceries: Foods that boost testosterone
Health Education

Foods that boost testosterone

Although it isn’t a quick fix for low T, adding testosterone-boosting foods to your diet can be beneficial to your overall health