Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, is a chronic gastrointestinal condition that can be unpredictable. With symptoms including diarrhea and crippling abdominal pain, you may be struggling to figure out how to manage your IBD.
Read MoreYour liver is one of the largest organs in your body, weighing in at three pounds. Its primary jobs are to filter and process the blood that comes from your digestive system, store energy, and make specialized proteins.
Read MoreThough both conditions are chronic and affect quality of life, there are marked differences between IBS and IBD, and you can’t determine which condition you have based on your symptoms alone.
Read MoreHepatitis is a catchall term for viral infections that cause inflammation in your liver. Among the more common forms of viral hepatitis are A, B, and C, and the far less common E. While the distinctions made here are only letters, these forms of the viral infection differ in terms of transmission, symptoms, and longevity.
Read MoreThough alcoholism is one of the most common causes of liver disease, excessive use of alcohol also increases your risk of pancreatitis.
Read MoreWith symptoms that may include abdominal pain, bloating, and bowel habits that fluctuate between diarrhea and constipation, finding the right treatment for your irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) isn’t easy.
Read MoreDiarrhea is a fairly common condition and is characterized by loose, watery bowel movements. It is often referred to, colloquially, as the stomach flu or intestinal flu. Diarrhea, however, isn’t defined as a single occurrence…
Read MoreDiarrhea is a fairly common condition and is characterized by loose, watery bowel movements. It is often referred to, colloquially, as the stomach flu or intestinal flu. Diarrhea, however, isn’t defined as a single occurrence…
Read MoreConstipation is common and affects people of all ages. You can develop the gastrointestinal symptom from many causes and you may wonder at what point should you seek medical help for your constipation. At GastroMed…
Read MoreAccording to the American Cancer Society, more than 150,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2020. Though colorectal screenings are on the rise…
Read MoreThe after-effects of eating a little too much can sometimes lead to very uncomfortable symptoms, such as indigestion or heartburn, which may make you think twice the next time you’re tempted to overindulge.
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