Butts &amp; Guts

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September 1, 2026

Pelvic Floor Disorders: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options

Are you experiencing pelvic pressure, urinary leakage, constipation or symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse? In this episode of Butts & Guts, Dr. Anna Spivak explains pelvic floor dysfunction, urinary and fecal incontinence, rectal prolapse and other common pelvic floor disorders. She discusses symptoms, risk factors and treatment options available through Cleveland Clinic's multidisciplinary Colorectal Center for Pelvic Floor Disorders.

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September 1, 2026

Pelvic Floor Disorders: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options

August 18, 2026

Anal Fistulas and Perianal Abscesses: Symptoms, Causes and Current Treatment Options

In this episode of Butts & Guts, Dr. Ebram Salama, colorectal surgeon at Cleveland Clinic Florida, discusses perianal abscesses and anal fistulas, two common causes of anal pain, swelling, drainage and recurrent infection. Le…

August 4, 2026

Patient Perspectives: Diagnosed with Stage 4 Colorectal Cancer at 26—Now Cancer-Free After a Liver Transplant

At just 26 years old, David Lyon never imagined that his symptoms would lead to a diagnosis of stage 4 colorectal cancer. After learning his cancer had spread to his liver, David underwent treatment, surgery and ultimately a…

July 21, 2026

What Is a Hernia? Signs, Causes and Treatment Options

On this episode of Butts & Guts, Dr. David Krpata, a Cleveland Clinic general surgeon and hernia specialist, explains what a hernia is, the most common hernia symptoms and how they are diagnosed and treated. Learn when a hern…

July 7, 2026

Trouble Swallowing? It Could Be Dysphagia

Do you have trouble swallowing or feel like food gets stuck when you eat? In this episode of Butts & Guts, Dr. Fady Asslo, gastroenterologist at Cleveland Clinic Florida, explores dysphagia, a common swallowing disorder. He d…

June 18, 2026

FiberMaxxing: The Truth About Fiber, Your Gut Microbiome and Digestive Health

Is fibermaxxing just a social media trend, or is dietary fiber truly the key to better gut health? In this episode of Butts & Guts, Cleveland Clinic Registered Dietitian Julia Zumpano separates fact from hype, covering the gu…

June 9, 2026

From Medications to Meaningful Care in IBD

Explore how Shubha Bhat, PharmD, a clinical pharmacist at Cleveland Clinic, helps inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients navigate a complex and evolving landscape of treatments, from traditional medications to advanced bio…

May 26, 2026

Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency

Dr. Robert Naples, general surgeon for the Digestive Disease Institute at Cleveland Clinic, joins the Butts & Guts podcast to break down exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI). He discusses who is most at risk, current treat…

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