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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 hands over her stomach
Wellness

8 upset stomach remedies (and what to do if they don’t work)

Want to know what settles an upset stomach quickly? Consider these tips as well as ways to prevent stomach pain from recurring.
A healthcare provider carrying a grocery bag with various foods
Wellness

What are high-protein foods?

Whether you’re on a high-protein diet or not, these are the high-protein foods experts recommend putting on your grocery list
A stack of donuts — can you get diabetes from eating too much sugar?
Health Education

Does sugar cause diabetes?

The short answer is no—but that doesn’t mean you have free rein to eat sweet treats
Hand holding Rx capsule: Dicyclomine without insurance
Drug Info

How much is dicyclomine (Bentyl) without insurances?

The generic version of Bentyl, dicyclomine, costs $19 without insurance. Learn how to get dicyclomine at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.
Woman holding her stomach: Stomach pain relief
Health Education

Stomach pain relief, including eight natural remedies

Abdominal discomfort can occasionally be a sign of a more serious medical condition. Find out more about stomach ache causes and treatments here.
Parent and child on a couch | How long does a stomach virus last?
Health Education

Symptoms of stomach virus

A stomach bug is fast-acting, but it’s easy to confuse it with other illnesses. Here’s what to expect.
Toilet paper roll with a sad face
Health Education

Do antibiotics cause diarrhea?

This common effect of the gut imbalance from antibiotics can be treated with home remedies
Rx tablets: Trulance without insurance
Drug Info

Trulance without insurance

Trulance costs $733 without insurance. Learn how to get Trulance at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.
Acidophilus benefits
Wellness

10 benefits of acidophilus

Health perks of this strain include boosting immunity and aiding in weight loss
fried foods - foods to avoid when constipated
Wellness

7 worst foods for constipation

Learn which foods to steer clear of—and which might bring fast relief
cup of coffee - Is coffee good for constipation?
Health Education

Can coffee help constipation?

There’s are a combination of things that play into the drink’s laxative effect