Other Digestive Disorders
There are many disorders and diseases of the digestive system. Some, like gastroesophageal reflux disease, ulcers, and hiatal hernias can cause heartburn. Others may not heartburn as a symptoms, but because some people who have one of the above mentioned conditions also have other disorders of the digestive system, such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), information is provided for these also.
Bleeding in the Digestive Tract
Bleeding in the digestive tract is a symptom of a disease rather than a disease itself. Bleeding can occur as the result of a number of different conditions, some of which are life threatening. Learn what causes bleeding in the digestive tract.
Bleeding in the digestive tract is a symptom of a disease rather than a disease itself. Bleeding can occur as the result of a number of different conditions, some of which are life threatening. Learn what causes bleeding in the digestive tract.
Your Guide to Gastroparesis
Learn what gastroparesis is, what causes it, what the symptoms are, how it is treated, and how to live with it.
Learn what gastroparesis is, what causes it, what the symptoms are, how it is treated, and how to live with it.
Your Guide to Gastritis
Learn what gastritis is, what causes it, what the symptoms are, how it is treated, and how to live with it.
Learn what gastritis is, what causes it, what the symptoms are, how it is treated, and how to live with it.
Bleeding in the Digestive Tract
Bleeding in the digestive tract is a symptom of a disease rather than a disease itself. Bleeding can occur as the result of a number of different conditions, some of which are life threatening. Learn what causes bleeding in the digestive tract.
Bleeding in the digestive tract is a symptom of a disease rather than a disease itself. Bleeding can occur as the result of a number of different conditions, some of which are life threatening. Learn what causes bleeding in the digestive tract.
Appendicitis
Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix. Once it starts, there is no effective medical therapy, so appendicitis is considered a medical emergency. When treated promptly, most patients recover without difficulty. Learn what the causes and symptoms of appendicitis are.
Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix. Once it starts, there is no effective medical therapy, so appendicitis is considered a medical emergency. When treated promptly, most patients recover without difficulty. Learn what the causes and symptoms of appendicitis are.
What are gallstones?
Learn about the two types of gallstones and how they form.
Learn about the two types of gallstones and how they form.
What Causes Gallstones?
There are several factors that can contribute to the development of gallstones, including gender and ethnicity. It is important to know all the known causes of gallstones.
There are several factors that can contribute to the development of gallstones, including gender and ethnicity. It is important to know all the known causes of gallstones.
What are the symptoms of gallstones?
Symptoms of gallstones are often called a gallstone "attack" because they occur suddenly. Learn what the symptoms of a typical attack are, and the symptoms that require immediate medical attention.
Symptoms of gallstones are often called a gallstone "attack" because they occur suddenly. Learn what the symptoms of a typical attack are, and the symptoms that require immediate medical attention.
How are gallstones diagnosed?
Many gallstones are discovered by accident during tests for other problems. But when gallstones are suspected to be the cause of symptoms, the doctor is able one of several tests to determine if gallstones are present
Many gallstones are discovered by accident during tests for other problems. But when gallstones are suspected to be the cause of symptoms, the doctor is able one of several tests to determine if gallstones are present
What is the Treatment for Gallstones?
Surgical and non-surgical treatment of gallstones.
Surgical and non-surgical treatment of gallstones.
Symptoms of Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome (ZES) is a rare disorder that causes one or more tumors to form in the pancreas or the upper part of the small intestine called the duodenum. It is important to know the symptoms.
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome (ZES) is a rare disorder that causes one or more tumors to form in the pancreas or the upper part of the small intestine called the duodenum. It is important to know the symptoms.
Symptoms of Gastroparesis
Gastroparesis, also called delayed gastric emptying, is a disorder in which the stomach takes too long to empty its contents. Knowing the symptoms can help you receive diagnosis and treatment earlier.
Gastroparesis, also called delayed gastric emptying, is a disorder in which the stomach takes too long to empty its contents. Knowing the symptoms can help you receive diagnosis and treatment earlier.
Symptoms of Gastritis
Gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach lining. Knowing the symptoms of gastritis will help you receive the needed diagnosis and treatment sooner.
Gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach lining. Knowing the symptoms of gastritis will help you receive the needed diagnosis and treatment sooner.
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome (ZES) is a rare disorder that causes one or more tumors to form in the pancreas or the upper part of the small intestine called the duodenum. It can also cause ulcers to develop in the stomach and the duodenum. Discussed are the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, complications, treatment, and prognosis.
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome (ZES) is a rare disorder that causes one or more tumors to form in the pancreas or the upper part of the small intestine called the duodenum. It can also cause ulcers to develop in the stomach and the duodenum. Discussed are the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, complications, treatment, and prognosis.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Children
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a digestive disorder that causes abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation--or some combination of these problems. IBS affects people of all ages, including children.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a digestive disorder that causes abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation--or some combination of these problems. IBS affects people of all ages, including children.
Gastritis - The Basics
Gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach lining. Several things can cause gastritis, one of which is chronic bile reflux. Although it doesn't cause heartburn, some of the symptoms are similar to those produced by heartburn, and it's treated in a similar way to GERD, by taking medication to reduce stomach acid.
Gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach lining. Several things can cause gastritis, one of which is chronic bile reflux. Although it doesn't cause heartburn, some of the symptoms are similar to those produced by heartburn, and it's treated in a similar way to GERD, by taking medication to reduce stomach acid.
Gastroparesis and Diabetes
Gastroparesis, also called delayed gastric emptying, is a disorder in which the stomach takes too long to empty its contents. It often occurs in people with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes. One of the symptoms is heartburn
Gastroparesis, also called delayed gastric emptying, is a disorder in which the stomach takes too long to empty its contents. It often occurs in people with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes. One of the symptoms is heartburn