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Aldo Russo, MD

Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology

Dr. Russo received his undergraduate degree and medical degree from Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Following this he completed his Internship and Residency at Danbury Hospital in Danbury, Connecticut. He completed his Fellowship in Gastroenterology at LSU Medical Center in New Orleans in 2000.

Dr. Russo is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology and has been on staff since January 2005. Dr. Russo's expertise is in the area of prevention of colorectal cancer, viral hepatitis treatment, IBD and gastrointestinal emergencies. His special medical interests include viral hepatitis and IBD.

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Diarrhea blog
Conditions & Treatment
Nov 9, 2020

What Causes Diarrhea?

We all poop! It’s a normal part of life. However, loose or watery bowel movements, called diarrhea, can be very burdensome. There are many causes of diarrhea.
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Prevention & Wellness
Feb 27, 2018

What Causes Bloating and How to Prevent it

Salty foods and carbonated beverages aren't the only things that can lead to a bloated belly.
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Prevention & Wellness
May 16, 2017

If Poop Could Talk (Infographic)

The frequency, shape and color of bowel movements are unique to everyone depending on your lifestyle, but there are a few signs of trouble you should keep an eye out for.
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Prevention & Wellness
Apr 7, 2017

Questions You're Too Embarrassed to Ask About Passing Gas, Answered

Everyone passes gas but no one wants to talk about it. Enter: Our Ochsner expert.
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Prevention & Wellness
Mar 6, 2017

How to Build a Stronger Stomach

Tips everyone can follow to help toughen up their gut.
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Aug 10, 2015

Got Poop Problems? Let’s Straighten Them Out!

For the majority of humankind’s existence, we have been squatting to eliminate waste from our bodies, that is, until the invention of indoor plumbing came along and changed our lives for the better (or so we thought). Physiologically, our body needs to “straighten” the rectum to allow the waste to pass without resistance, and unintentionally, we have sacrificed physiology and function for privacy and comfort.
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Prevention & Wellness
Mar 20, 2015

9 Tips for Healthy Bowel Movements

Frequency, shape, size, color, and other fecal features can tell you a great deal about your overall health, how your gastrointestinal tract is functioning and even give you clues about serious disease processes that could be occurring, like infections, digestive problems and even cancer.
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Conditions & Treatment
Mar 2, 2015

What is Your Poo Telling You?

Although there are a wide variety of stool colors, textures and forms that are considered "normal," there are also things warrant immediate medical attention.
Food poisoning or stomach flu
Conditions & Treatment
Sep 4, 2020

Food Poisoning or Stomach Flu?

These are the ways you can distinguish between food poisoning and stomach flu.
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