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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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10 benefits of acidophilus

Health perks of this strain include boosting immunity and aiding in weight loss
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7 worst foods for constipation

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Can coffee help constipation?

There’s are a combination of things that play into the drink’s laxative effect
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Meds to avoid with diverticulitis

Learn which medications can cause painful symptoms
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Fast diverticulitis pain relief

Treat symptoms with remedies like tea, pain medications, and foods to relieve constipation
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Drug Info

How much is estradiol (Estrace) without insurance?

The generic version of Estrace, estradiol, costs $29 without insurance. Learn how to get estradiol at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.
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Wellness

Who should not take probiotics?

Despite their health benefits, probiotics can also cause side effects that can be harmful to some
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Health Education

Does diverticulitis go away?

Here’s what you should know about recurring symptoms from a diverticulitis flare
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Wellness

The best kidney diet

To improve kidney health, you’ll need to monitor your sodium, phosphorus, and purine intake
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How much is oxycodone-acetaminophen (Percocet) without insurance?

The generic version of Percocet, oxycodone acetaminophen, costs $45 without insurance. Learn how to get oxycodone acetaminophen at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.
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Health Education

How long does constipation last?

If you’ve been having trouble going for more than three days, read what you should do next
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