If your bowel movements aren’t what they used to be, you may not want to grin and bear the changes. Learn what symptoms to take seriously and the common causes beneath.
If bloating, gas, and abdominal pain are frequent visitors in your life, you may be a candidate for a low FODMAP diet. Learn what the plan entails and signs it might be right for you.
Eosinophilic esophagitis is a chronic and potentially serious disease that originates in the esophagus. Learn about common triggers and helpful treatments, so you can lead a fuller, healthier life.
Your gut microbiome can enhance your health, especially if you take good care of it. Learn why this collection of microorganisms is important and tips for improving your own.
Gastrointestinal bleeding is linked to a range of conditions, from common ailments caused by dietary issues to serious diseases. Learn more about these causes and signs to take seriously.
If you have a fatty liver or wish to prevent the disease, you may want to look at your lifestyle. While some habits make excess liver fat more likely, others can lower your risk.
Colitis symptoms may seem like no big deal, but they can gradually worsen and become debilitating. Know what signs to look for so you can find relief and prevent complications.
Your tummy just doesn’t feel right. Might you have IBS? Understand the difference between digestive upset and pain and this chronic condition so you can get the care you need.
Pancreatitis can be life-threatening, but early diagnosis and treatment can go far in protecting your life and well-being. For that reason, understanding the common signs is important.
The bloating, strain, and discomfort of chronic constipation can interfere with your daily life. Thankfully, lifestyle changes and medical treatments can go far.
Gallbladder pain can be perplexing and frustrating until you get the care you need. Medical treatment, as well as lifestyle measures, can go a long way.
If you’re dealing with diarrhea, constipation, or other bothersome digestive symptoms, you may want to add more prebiotics and probiotics to your diet. Doing so can improve your gut microbiome, leading to better overall health.
Pancreatitis causes intense pain that can come on suddenly and severely or last indefinitely. Thankfully, an effective treatment plan can go a long way.
For some people, having 1-3 bowel movements per day is normal. Others are fine having only a few per week. Understanding your own “normal,” as well any related symptoms, can help you stay on top of your digestive health.
If your skin, urine, or stools look unusual or you’re experiencing swelling in certain areas of your body, you may be showing signs of liver disease. Know what to look for so you can get the care you need before matters worsen.
Gallbladder surgery may bring you a great deal of relief. But before you get to that point, it’s important to know what to look for to ensure that you get the care you need.
If you’re dealing with persistent acid reflux, you could have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Visiting a digestive specialist is the first step to getting your symptoms under control so that you get lasting relief from acid reflux.
Taken individually, the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, may seem like no big deal. When they occur together, frequently, or persistently, however, they can interfere significantly with your life. Thankfully, treatment can help.
Are nerves having you put off your routine colonoscopy? Learn about the life-saving benefits colonoscopies provide and why these routine screening tests are not nearly as scary as you may think.