Blog Articles

Crohn’s Disease 101

If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with, or think you might have, Crohn’s disease – you’re likely feeling a bit confused about what is fact and what is myth regarding this condition. Dr. Baker is here to help separate fact from fiction...
Oct 19th, 2014

Weird Reasons You May Be Gaining Weight

Most doctors and weight management professionals will tell you that losing weight in a body that is functioning normally is a simple matter of math. Calories out must be less than calories in. That’s it! Now, re-read that. Weight loss for “a body that...
Oct 7th, 2014

Digestive Problems During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is almost never what you expect it to be. For some women it is so easy that they literally feel no different than they normally do. For others, it is so difficult that they end up needing hospitalization. Every pregnancy is different, but...
Sep 22nd, 2014

Gastritis

Every now and then, your stomach ache is more than just a stomach ache. Gastritis is a painful stomach condition in which the lining of the stomach becomes swollen, irritated, or begins to erode away completely. This can leave you with symptoms...
Sep 8th, 2014

Just A Tummy Ache?

In the last few years of my practice, I have begun seeing more and more patients coming through my practice that are in their twenties and thirties. Interestingly, the majority of these young patients are coming in with similar complaints.
Aug 27th, 2014

Esophageal Cancer

Generally, there are two types of esophageal cancer; this highly depends on the kind of the malignant cells. The first type of cancer is usually present in the esophagus lining which is made up of thin, flat cells known as squamous cells.
Jun 11th, 2014

Good Health Starts in the Colon

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. We want to spread a little awareness about the Colon and why it is important to take care of it and get regular Cancer screenings. The colon is part of the large intestine, and its main purpose...
Apr 2nd, 2013

Colonoscopy Checkup Orlando, FL

Gastroenterology Specialists of Orlando – Colonoscopy Checkup Orlando, FL Colon cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death in the Western hemisphere, but Dr. Orlando Baker of Orlando, Florida is well prepared to provide patients...
Jan 28th, 2013