Meet Thomas Kenney, MD

Thomas Kenney, MD

2100 Dorchester Avenue

Boston, MA

Certifications (Specialties):

Internal medicine, 1970

Gastroenterology/Hepatology, 1972

Affiliations (Positions):

Carney Hospital, Milton Hospital, Quincy Hospital, South Shore hospitals

Biography:

Maried with 8 children, 25 grandchildren.

Military service USAF, retired Major, 1965-67.

Education:

A.B. Boston College, 1959

M.D.cum laude, Georgetown Univ., 1963

Internship,internal medicine, Univ. of North Carolina, 1963-64

Internal Medicine Residency, Georgetown U. Hospital, 1964-65

Internal medicine residency , Boston City Hospital, 1966-67

Fellowship, Gastroenterology, Duke University 1968-70

Clinical professor, Boston University 1970-1983

Chief of Gastroenterology, Carney hospital 1975-2005

Chief emeritus, Gastroenterology, Carney Hospital, 1975-2008

Clinical Interests:

Diseases of small bowel,IBD, esophageal reflux and motility disorders

Introduction - Meet Thomas Kenney, MD

“How do I know if I have food poisoning?”

Determining food poisoning is difficult and depends on the history of the illness. ADDED SEP 1ST, 2009
“Can I still have gallstones even without a gallbladder?”

I had my gallbladder removed a few years ago, but I am experiencing a lot of pain after I eat. Can I still have gallstones even without a gallbladder? ADDED AUG 5TH, 2009
“How do I know if I am lactose intolerant?”

Lactose intolerance results in diarrhea and abdominal cramps after ingesting lactose products such as milk and ice cream. A lactose tolerance test can be used to confirm the diagnosis. ADDED AUG 3RD, 2009
“I was recently diagnosed with diverticulitis. What foods should I avoid?”

I was recently treated with antibiotics for diverticulitis, and I have since recovered. What foods should I avoid eating? ADDED AUG 3RD, 2009
“What is the difference between food intolerance and food allergies?”

Food allergies result in more substantial reactions to food than food intolerance. These reactions may include respiratory or gastrointestinal difficulties. ADDED AUG 3RD, 2009
“How do you feel about probiotics?”

Probiotics may help with difficulties such as colon infection by repopulating the colon with good bacteria. ADDED JUL 26TH, 2009
“I have itching around my anus. Especially at night.”

I have itching around my anus, especially at night - my hygiene is good. What can I do to stop this? ADDED JUL 26TH, 2009
“I take Aleve almost every day. Is this bad for my stomach?”

The use of NSAIDs clearly contributes to the development of peptic ulcer disease, and has other possible risks as well. ADDED JUL 26TH, 2009

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