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Shria Kumar, MD

Specialty in Gastroenterology

Dr. Kumar is a gastroenterologist, who completed her fellowship at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. She received her undergraduate degrees in Religious Studies and Chemistry from New York University (2010) and graduated from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine (2014), where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She is completing her therapeutic endoscopy fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. She joined Buoy Health in 2020. She believes in the importance of patients being educated about their health, and joined Buoy in order to be part of a platform that helps disseminate clear and verified advice directly to patients.

Practice names

Therapeutic Endoscopy Fellow, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Education and training

2020-2021 - Therapeutic Endoscopy Fellowship, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

2017-2020 - Gastroenterology Fellowship, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

2014-2017 - Internal Medicine Residency, Columbia University Medical Center, New York , NY

2010-2014 - Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY

2006-2010 - Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies, New York University, New York, NY

Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine Certified

Gastroenterology Board Eligible

Articles from Shria Kumar, MD

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Top 8 Causes of Mucousy Stools

While mucus in the stool is natural for the digestive process, conditions like irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn’s disease can cause unusual amounts to show up in your stool. Here’s how to tell when it’s worrisome—and how to treat it.

What Causes Bloody Diarrhea?

Bloody diarrhea is not normal. It may be a symptom of an intestinal infection or parasite. You should seek medical treatment if you have bloody diarrhea, especially when accompanied by nausea, vomiting, dizziness, or fever.

Cholecystitis: 3 Signs of a Gallbladder Attack

If you have severe pain in the upper right part of your abdomen, particularly after eating, and you’re nauseous, you may have gallstones. These are common but sometimes they get stuck and block the gallbladder exit, causing it to become inflamed and sometimes infected.

5 Causes of Red Stool

While red stool may be caused by ingesting certain foods or medications, red stool can indicate an internal problem. Paying attention to other symptoms such as abdominal pain or discomfort and discussing your concerns with a doctor in a timely manner is important.

Constipation After Surgery: Tips to Prevent and Treat It

It’s common to have constipation after surgery. Especially after having anesthesia and taking pain meds. To prevent and treat it, be active, drink lots of water, and follow these other tips.

Esophageal Spasms

These spasms can cause chest pain and difficulty swallowing. While those symptoms seem scary, esophageal spasms are rarely dangerous. What causes them isn’t always clear, but they can be controlled with medication or nonsurgical procedures.

5 Causes of Black Stool

Blackish or reddish stool may be from too much iron in your diet, or from certain foods. Black stool may also be caused by constipation, which can make stool harder and drier than normal. But sometimes, it’s a sign of internal bleeding and needs immediate attention.

Acid reflux disease, also known as GERD, causes a burning pain or heartburn in the chest area. Acid reflux occurs because stomach acid flows up the esophagus. Changing what you eat is the easiest way to stop symptoms. Some people with GERD also take medication to lower the amount of stomach acid.

6 Causes of Foul-Smelling Stool

If your stool smells worse than usual, it may simply be due to something you ate. But it may be a sign of something more serious, such as irritable bowel disease.

Yellow, Red, Black, White and Green Poop — What Causes It?

If your stool is any color other than brown, it may be alarming. Sometimes the reason is as innocent as eating new foods. But stool colors can also be a sign of serious conditions like gastrointestinal bleeding, so it’s important to find out what’s going on.

Top 8 Causes of Mucousy Stools

While mucus in the stool is natural for the digestive process, conditions like irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn’s disease can cause unusual amounts to show up in your stool. Here’s how to tell when it’s worrisome—and how to treat it.

What Causes Bloody Diarrhea?

Bloody diarrhea is not normal. It may be a symptom of an intestinal infection or parasite. You should seek medical treatment if you have bloody diarrhea, especially when accompanied by nausea, vomiting, dizziness, or fever.

Cholecystitis: 3 Signs of a Gallbladder Attack

If you have severe pain in the upper right part of your abdomen, particularly after eating, and you’re nauseous, you may have gallstones. These are common but sometimes they get stuck and block the gallbladder exit, causing it to become inflamed and sometimes infected.

5 Causes of Red Stool

While red stool may be caused by ingesting certain foods or medications, red stool can indicate an internal problem. Paying attention to other symptoms such as abdominal pain or discomfort and discussing your concerns with a doctor in a timely manner is important.

Constipation After Surgery: Tips to Prevent and Treat It

It’s common to have constipation after surgery. Especially after having anesthesia and taking pain meds. To prevent and treat it, be active, drink lots of water, and follow these other tips.

Esophageal Spasms

These spasms can cause chest pain and difficulty swallowing. While those symptoms seem scary, esophageal spasms are rarely dangerous. What causes them isn’t always clear, but they can be controlled with medication or nonsurgical procedures.

5 Causes of Black Stool

Blackish or reddish stool may be from too much iron in your diet, or from certain foods. Black stool may also be caused by constipation, which can make stool harder and drier than normal. But sometimes, it’s a sign of internal bleeding and needs immediate attention.

Acid reflux disease, also known as GERD, causes a burning pain or heartburn in the chest area. Acid reflux occurs because stomach acid flows up the esophagus. Changing what you eat is the easiest way to stop symptoms. Some people with GERD also take medication to lower the amount of stomach acid.

6 Causes of Foul-Smelling Stool

If your stool smells worse than usual, it may simply be due to something you ate. But it may be a sign of something more serious, such as irritable bowel disease.

Yellow, Red, Black, White and Green Poop — What Causes It?

If your stool is any color other than brown, it may be alarming. Sometimes the reason is as innocent as eating new foods. But stool colors can also be a sign of serious conditions like gastrointestinal bleeding, so it’s important to find out what’s going on.

Top 8 Causes of Mucousy Stools

While mucus in the stool is natural for the digestive process, conditions like irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn’s disease can cause unusual amounts to show up in your stool. Here’s how to tell when it’s worrisome—and how to treat it.

What Causes Bloody Diarrhea?

Bloody diarrhea is not normal. It may be a symptom of an intestinal infection or parasite. You should seek medical treatment if you have bloody diarrhea, especially when accompanied by nausea, vomiting, dizziness, or fever.

Cholecystitis: 3 Signs of a Gallbladder Attack

If you have severe pain in the upper right part of your abdomen, particularly after eating, and you’re nauseous, you may have gallstones. These are common but sometimes they get stuck and block the gallbladder exit, causing it to become inflamed and sometimes infected.

5 Causes of Red Stool

While red stool may be caused by ingesting certain foods or medications, red stool can indicate an internal problem. Paying attention to other symptoms such as abdominal pain or discomfort and discussing your concerns with a doctor in a timely manner is important.

Constipation After Surgery: Tips to Prevent and Treat It

It’s common to have constipation after surgery. Especially after having anesthesia and taking pain meds. To prevent and treat it, be active, drink lots of water, and follow these other tips.

Esophageal Spasms

These spasms can cause chest pain and difficulty swallowing. While those symptoms seem scary, esophageal spasms are rarely dangerous. What causes them isn’t always clear, but they can be controlled with medication or nonsurgical procedures.

5 Causes of Black Stool

Blackish or reddish stool may be from too much iron in your diet, or from certain foods. Black stool may also be caused by constipation, which can make stool harder and drier than normal. But sometimes, it’s a sign of internal bleeding and needs immediate attention.

Acid reflux disease, also known as GERD, causes a burning pain or heartburn in the chest area. Acid reflux occurs because stomach acid flows up the esophagus. Changing what you eat is the easiest way to stop symptoms. Some people with GERD also take medication to lower the amount of stomach acid.

6 Causes of Foul-Smelling Stool

If your stool smells worse than usual, it may simply be due to something you ate. But it may be a sign of something more serious, such as irritable bowel disease.

Yellow, Red, Black, White and Green Poop — What Causes It?

If your stool is any color other than brown, it may be alarming. Sometimes the reason is as innocent as eating new foods. But stool colors can also be a sign of serious conditions like gastrointestinal bleeding, so it’s important to find out what’s going on.