Talking Poop with Gastroenterologist Dr. Kaveh Hoda | Knock Knock, Hi! with the Glaucomfleckens

Episode 13 with Dr. Kaveh Hoda
Please watch this episode to hear me sing a very special song I made up about my infant daughter's bowel movements.
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[@nengin]

Dr. Kaveh is wearing a Woman, Life, Freedom shirt. He supports the Iranian women movement. Incredible, Dr. Kaveh!

[@kevinwillems8720]

He really is.

[@erinbailey4631]

Fun story: my GI doc is handsome, like George Clooney handsome and he’s seen too much…. Well after my wireless camera endo I said “man I feel so bad for the poor smuck that had to watch 8 hours of my digestive system!” He raised his hand and said “hey I’m the poor smuck” 😂😂😂

[@abby_unhinged]

Hahaha! Nice! I come out of anesthesia incredibly quickly and alert. 1st time I had a colonoscopy, I told them that. Anyway, someone who was involved in it was incredibly handsome, I didn't know his name or role, though. After they turned off the anesthesia, not only did I feel the camera come out, I heard 2 people say, "ok, let's get (insert name) and tell him we're done." Me, still with my eyes closed, very loudly and clearly said, "is he the hot one?! Is he single?!" Their response: loud laughter and someone saying, "wow, she really DOES wake up fast." To this day, that's one of my favorite stories. 😆

[@erinbailey4631]

@@abby_unhinged 😂😂😂 that’s amazing! Oh the things we say on anesthesia. I once asked for cake when waking up 😅

[@abby_unhinged]

@@erinbailey4631 the most recent time I was put under (for another colonoscopy), I woke up aware of my surroundings and from what I could tell, perfectly fine. I was talking to the nurse, then maybe 4 minutes later, I gained more clarity and realized I'd been slurring like I was drunk. I asked her if I'd been doing that the whole time, she confirmed that indeed, I had been, but that it's really common. 😆

[@solitaryascidian]

My proctologist is super handsome too. It was awkward in the first consults. One consult where I was telling him about all the health problems I had since the last one, a UTI, orto problems, allergies, and so on. He sent me to the cot to be examined and then noticed bandages in my foot and asked about it. "Oh, I forgot, I lost a toenail yesterday." He told me to go get blessed, take a salt bath, do something to cut off the bad luck. 😂

[@houstonsewist2103]

This was a terrific episode - informative and funny. And thank goodness for Kristen being there to provide the regular person react.

[@garrybrown3165]

My grandmother died of colon cancer so I have had FIVE colonoscopies... The prep is DEFINITELY the hardest part. Colonoscopy is EARLY detection. As a radiation oncologist I applaud this presentation. 3/21/2022 14:36 Eastern GJBrownDO

[@ItsJennNotJenny]

I'm a non med person needing a colonoscopy for diagnostic reasons next month. I have to say I'm nervous for the prep 😬 lol I'm sorry for your loss, and I'm sorry for so many preps!

[@garrybrown3165]

@@ItsJennNotJenny The prep can be done several ways. The first time I was given a product called "GoLightly". It was pineapple flavored and involved drinking what seemed like a gallon of liquid with additional water the evening before the colonoscopy. (It took several months before I could enjoy pineapple again!) Basically the product is a laxative that clears the bowels so that the physician has a clear view. Alternative bowel preps can be laxative tablets and liquid magnesium citrate. Your physician may have his own preference. Sedation is given before the endoscope is placed so the procedure is pretty painless. The hardest part is not knowing what to expect.

[@ItsJennNotJenny]

@@garrybrown3165 Thanks for sharing. I'm not nervous about sedation and the actual procedure to be honest. Lol I'm nervous about prep because of what several people have told me. I'm doing the mirilax and 64oz Gatorade with some otc pills for my prep so hopefully it won't be too bad.

[@thesnakeplant]

@@ItsJennNotJenny had to get a colonoscopy and I have IBS-D so they added even MORE laxatives on top of the Plenvu…so I get it lol. What saved me was deep cleaning my bathroom beforehand, setting up a little fan and a book, and having some sugar free dye free Pedialyte on hand to swig in between the awful tasting doses. Since you have gatorade, I’m sure the taste won’t be a problem. They also sell these pedialyte popsicles (like otter pops) which were a nice cool treat. Good luck!

[@ChristinaIgnacioDeines]

​@@ItsJennNotJenny take your time, line up a couple good movies, and get yourself some unscented baby wipes and diaper cream or vaseline beforehand.

[@danevon91]

Very much agree that Lady G’s non-medical/doctor perspective is invaluable here!! It’s almost like having a nurse on to be like “so in other words…”

[@vickiepatterson1748]

Well I had a GI doctor who did not have a sense of humor, nor much of a personality! The office environment was cold and impersonal. The day I had the endoscopy and colonoscopy, the doctor sat at a computer, talked on a cellphone and didn't say a word during my prep for the procedures. As they were putting me to sleep, the doctor gowned up for the procedures. Still nothing. On the other hand when I had my last cataract surgery, the doctor came in and asked questions, marked my correct eye and assured me I had nothing to worry about. He also talked to me after the procedure and colorfully gave me post-op instructions (or maybe that was just the anesthesia). It was so refreshing to see your guest with such of an amazing sense of humor! Never thought I would be discussing these two specialties at the same time but that's on you! 😉 Thanks for sharing another great video!

[@thehouseofpodamedicalpodca9541]

Im sorry your GI doc was lame. I’ll speak to them.

[@vickiepatterson1748]

@@thehouseofpodamedicalpodca9541 I would appreciate that! 😉 He said I wouldn't need another colonoscopy for 5 years! When I go back, it won't be to him! Seeing you gives me the assurance that I can find someone with a personality and a sense of humor! Thanks!👍

[@abby_unhinged]

Pro Publica is AMAZING! Great job sharing this. It's so interesting/unfortunate/unsurprising that insurance companies hire people who haven't practiced medicine in years, and may not be up to date on current medical research.

[@fromaggio7654]

Such a great guy with a good sense of humor fighting a righteous cause, wishing him the best!

[@garrybrown3165]

As a physician, this story, and yours, resonates with me. I was denied coverage for a year after completing residency by UnitedHealthCare and had to pay COBRA for a year. And I LOVED House of GOD. Did you ever see the movie? Thanks for your advocacy. 3/21/2023 14:35 Eastern GJBrownDO

[@marilyn6905]

Enjoyed this....ALMOST as much as as the DOC SCHMIDT videos ( eg. Gastroenterologist-in-Training with an amazing WW...Wig Wardrobe... for his characters!!! Keep it Up... BOTH/THREE of YOU!!!

[@michelleshellbelle1761]

Eyes and GI don't overlap?? Hmmm.... I've always been told my eyes are bigger than my stomach!! Lol *knee slap* lol

[@qienna6677]

I would probably be dead if I lived in the US as there's no way my parents could have afforded all the costs connected to my genetic diseases and issues. That said, I wish there was a platform for New Zealanders with chronic and rare genetic problems to cast light on the pitfalls of our system. I dream of one day being able to see a nephrologist :(

[@thehouseofpodamedicalpodca9541]

I just can’t get over how handsome your guest is. Rowr.

[@KxNOxUTA]

I just can't get over how much I enjoy your program! Each time is so interesting and there's so much to learn about funny stuff in medicine!

[@jda091]

One of the few times GI and Ophtho overlap: Wilson disease. Slit lamp exam plz!

[@JM-ig4ed]

Hospitals should be required to publically post what contracted doctor groups are practicing there - this has become such a huge problem - my own local hospital does have contracted doc groups but you aren't allowed to know which ones are gong to treat you. Has to be a way to fight back about this. I would join an advocacy group if you are forming one.

[@synergy2222]

Have to resume this great episode tomorrow but here's my colonoscopy story. The 1 gallon prep drink: Friday - I choked down 1.5 cups. I got so sick I thought I had the worst flu in my life! Monday - Day of procedure: Nurse, "did you drink all your prep?" "No. 1.5 cups." Nurse: 😱 "Don't worry, there is nothing left in me - AT ALL" She consults w/Dr. Handsome 😍 We go for it. I chose to be awake. I'm fascinated watching the whole thing, asking questions, cracking jokes, very positive, fun interaction with everyone. Polyp was benign, experience was great - except the Prep!

[@lyndabrown811]

Off topic. Could you and Lady G interview a Pulmonologist? I googled 'lung doctor' to find the correct term😃 My husband had lung cancer 3yrs ago and had one half of a lung removed. He's cancer free, but still not "up to snuff". That's a rural medical term.

[@WowUrFcknHxC]

If an insurance doctor denies a claim, and the patient has a negative outcome, we should be holding those Doctors responsible. A medical malpractice lawsuit, even up criminal charges.

[@edziuhersthey2313]

Thank you, Glaucomfleckens!!

[@bubblesbubble5264]

Yes. Sharing stories is important ... people gain awareness ... people chime in and share their stories .. learning recognizing problems , change can slowly be made through telling stories

[@awsalmufleh6880]

Amazing podcast, I enjoyed it +++. Please consider inviting @Doc_Schmidt in a future episode, he is hilarious and the combination with the Glaucomfleckens will be epic.

[@thathobbitlife]

" I'm a large mammal Will, imagine wearing an 80lb flesh jacket" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@thehouseofpodamedicalpodca9541]

True story

[@donnacurrie7360]

I love Lady Glaucomflecken, this would have been a good chat to call in sick for :)

[@arminpoorfard306]

Love your shirt Dr.Hoda

[@thehouseofpodamedicalpodca9541]

Merci

[@kevinwillems8720]

Now this is the crossover I'm excited for. Now we just need to get you on Behind the Bastards.

[@kevinwillems8720]

Bad news is Robert has already covered Dr. Oz and I'm not aware of any eye health specific Bastards.

[@nelew6454]

I'm still distracted with the leaves behind your head. Homeopathy? Dr vegan?😆

[@lolalolalola3801]

Just realized there's no GI character in the Glaucomflecken universe

[@sindirodriguez1030]

I think one is by far my favorite episode! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@deethompson2854]

With my GI I worry about doing something embarrassing like passing gas. Thankfully I found a great one❤

[@robertmohr4859]

Hey Rob M here..Im a real life Red Bull drinking helmet wearing emergency doc. Can you PLEASE do a bit about SOUND Physicians. This is a company OWNED by UNITED HEALTHCARE! They now OWN physician staffing organizations! UNITED HEALTHCARE OWNS DOCS! This is a huge and unethical vertical integration and conflict of interest. Jiminey would be abhorred, and yet many docs that work there dont even know!!

[@qienna6677]

I have a family history of colon cancer AND coeliac disease and in NZ I can't get screened :(

[@annabarclay7321]

Imaware had at home celiac test

[@thomasatkins4030]

I'm 40 minutes in, this is great fun

[@michelesw1]

Did anybody else picture Ms. Frizzle poking her head around in the IC. Reboot opportunity

[@marykirschman6625]

LOVED this episode. Lots of laughs

[@BigbyOShaunessy]

I wonder if Dr. Glaucomfleken is going to try getting CME credit for displaying his deep knowledge of anatomy below the bridge of the nose. Dropping a bomb like ileosecal valve goes deep.

[@stephenbarkley5275]

So I’m a CST and work in ophthalmology and one of the drs that I work with her husband is a GI Dr. Thanks for this episode.

[@michelesw1]

He's pulled out abnormal items from the rectum? I thought that was the proctologist's job? And now I'm reading that is an outdated term..today I learned.

[@davidkeithcanete2152]

This was fun. Have you guys thought about having MedCram on your podcast?

[@eliotflicker2594]

The best sleep I ever had.

[@donnadettman4925]

Double roto rooter!!

[@Lexler34]

Please do pharmacist goes to therapy

[@printscess]

Soooo…due to amyloidosis of my ENTIRE GI it takes 11 large containers of prep to clean me 😢

[@markw639]

Can you do a show on why healthcare is soo expensive where does all the money go ?

[@thathobbitlife]

8 days ago was an episode about healthcare costs.. I see it listed below.

[@ThisGuysUserName]

Dude I have some UHC and Superior healthcare horror stories. I work as an ATP providing complex mobility equipment for mostly pediatrics. And the denials I have to waste hours working on appeals for are utterly ridiculous. Its sickening. Meanwhile little Anna goes 9+ months without any of her equipment while UHC or Superior dicks around with new randomly created and literally false statements/reasons for denials. Ok now to finish the podcast lol.

[@noctusowl]

From Rheum: IBD and uveitis? Nope? Just me?

[@JM-ig4ed]

Thoughts on colonoscopies on a tortuous colon.

[@jojothetasmaniansassmonkey8866]

i love a good poop talking sesh

[@creestee08]

hey have huberman on the show. i think hes in ophtha.

[@CM-is4ug]

We still need to know, what is ortho's nickname for gastroenterologists!!

[@SKY-wt2pp]

GI bro...I'm guessing

[@jamesk3565]

Re-upload?

[@abby_unhinged]

I was wondering the same thing.

[@sarahbischoff2375]

Will your arguments were WEAK reasons to be a gastroenterologist : -y’all are the kindest, least judgemental doctors ever. Things gastrointestinal can be so shameful, so I think that y’all end up being very conscious of patient dignity and not squeamish - you get cool tools. Cameras!!! -you get cool socks. Idk every gi doc I’ve ever spoken with has had rad socks

[@grmpEqweer]

Oh sh1t.