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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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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
A bottle of multicolored vitamins spilled over: Red 40 side effects and how to avoid them
Health Education

Red 40 side effects and how to avoid them

Red Dye 40 is added to many foods and other products in the United States, but there have been growing concerns about its effect on ADHD and its carcinogenic ingredients
Someone with a gold sweatshirt holding their belly due to gas pain
Health Education

How to get rid of gas

Got gas? Here’s how to fix it
A clock — how long does it take for MiraLAX to work
Drug Info

How fast does MiraLAX work?

Here’s when to expect relief when taking this OTC laxative
A person wearing a sweatshirt and holding their hands to their stomach
Health Education

How to remove gas from the stomach instantly

When you need to manage your gas in a hurry, you have options that include physical activity, over-the-counter medication, and home remedies