Refers to pain felt anywhere between the chest and the groin region and can be generalized or localized (limited to a specific spot).
Caused by prolonged exposure to stomach acid, Barrett's esophagus is commonly diagnosed in people with long-term gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that is triggered when you eat foods with gluten. Over 2 million Americans have been diagnosed with celiac disease.
Though it is more prevalent in seniors, colon cancer affects all age groups. Colon cancer typically starts as tiny polyps—clumps of cells that aren't malignant but later develop into colon cancer.
Constipation results in strained bowel movements. It may cause small, hard stools and other anal problems such as fissures and hemorrhoids.
Accompanied by loose, watery stool two or more times a day, diarrhea may indicate a more serious condition. Get medical attention if you have diarrhea for more than 24 hours.
Diverticula are small, bulging pouches that form in the lining of your digestive system. Mild diverticulitis can be treated with rest, dietary restrictions, and antibiotics, but severe or recurrent diverticulitis may require surgery.
This is a common condition caused by the storage of extra fat in the liver. Generally, it does not cause serious problems, but in some cases, it can lead to liver damage.
Gallstones are hardened deposits of digestive fluid that form in your gallbladder. Gallstones can result in pain in the upper right abdomen or the center of your stomach.
Gas/bloating is commonly experienced by patients with gastrointestinal diseases, such as functional dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome, and constipation.
This includes conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract, namely the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and rectum, and organs that aid digestion (liver, gallbladder, and pancreas).
You have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) if your stomach's contents return to your esophagus. It is a common, chronic condition with a significant risk of morbidity and mortality from the resulting complications.
Hemorrhoids are swollen veins either inside your anal canal or in the anus. They may be extremely uncomfortable and cause itching, tenderness, and pain.
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections account for a substantial proportion of liver diseases worldwide. They threaten the liver's ability to function properly.
Including Ulcerative colitis and Crohns disease is characterized by chronic inflammation and subsequent damage to the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the large intestine and can significantly impact your ability to lead a normal life due to the resulting pain and inconvenient symptoms.
Functional dyspepsia is a kind of chronic indigestion — a stomach ache, a feeling of fullness or bloating experienced during and after meals.
Lactose intolerance is an inability to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and milk products. The condition can be inherited from parent to child.
Symptoms include abdominal swelling, long-lasting injuries or scars, jaundice, or yellowing of the skin and eyes, to name a few.
Vomiting in adults is caused by gastroenteritis, a viral gut infection that normally improves within a few days.
This may include acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis, hereditary pancreatitis, and pancreatic cancer, to name a few. Diagnosis may be difficult as the pancreas sits deep in the abdomen, hidden behind several other organs.
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) develops when your pancreas does not make or deliver adequate exocrine enzymes. Heavy, continual alcohol use is the most common cause of pancreatic insufficiency.
Rectal bleeding (also called hematochezia) with the passage of bright red blood in the stool may indicate a digestive tract disorder. Treatment methods will vary based on the source and cause of the bleeding.
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is characterized by excessive growth of bacteria in the small intestine. Symptoms include abdominal pain, change in bowel movements, fatigue, and weight loss.
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