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Peptic ulcers are highly correlated with stress, but the deeper root is often a tiny bacterium that lives all around—and even inside—most people on the planet.

Hepatobiliary scintigraphy, otherwise known as a HIDA scan or cholescintigraphy, can give your healthcare provider an inside look at the accessory organs that make up your digestive system.

Sometimes there are other causes of heartburn, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or esophagitis, which is an inflammation of the esophageal tract. Read on to learn more about esophagitis

those who have a family history of polyps, colon cancer, or colorectal cancer should be screened earlier, they may have a genetic condition known as familial adenomatous polyposis, known as FAP.

Stress, autoimmune disorders and several other factors can result in a condition called gastritis that is often a signal something deeper is wrong.

Gastroparesis is a medical condition in which the stomach fails to empty in a timely manner. This delay in moving food into your small intestine can cause a host of problems.

You feel bloated and uncomfortable. You naturally continue eating as normal but as the food keeps going in, nothing is coming out. Your body seems to be saying to you, “something is wrong here.”

We work hard to eliminate some bacteria that are known to be harmful, but there are other kinds of microbes living inside you that have been providing health benefits for your entire life.

Appendicitis can occur suddenly and can be very painful. If left untreated, appendicitis can be very serious and should always be treated as a medical emergency.

One of the reasons nausea is so hard to define is because of how non-specific it is as a symptom; while it’s very clear when you have it, it’s entirely unclear what it might represent.

The gallbladder stores a fluid called bile that the liver produces. The gallbladder then releases bile through the bile duct into the small intestine as food is digested.

The difference between “good bacteria” and “bad bacteria” is worth explaining.

Gallstones have many different causes, and there are several different types that occur for different reasons.

Chronic constipation puts pressure on the wall of the intestine & can increase your chances for a condition of the colon called diverticulosis or an even more serious disease known as diverticulitis.

While the best piece of advice for anyone experiencing painful constipation is to see a doctor, there are home remedies and advice you can follow to help make bowel movements less of a burden.

Read on to learn more about heartburn, the differences between acid reflux and GERD, and when you should contact your doctor if you’re experiencing more than occasional heartburn.

The average American experiences bloating at one time or another in their lifetime. Read on to learn more about bloating, what may be causing your bloating, and when it’s wise to see a doctor.

The burning sensation that starts behind your breastbone & moves toward your throat is painful. While everyone experiences it occasionally, chronic heartburn can cause long-term health complications.

The human digestive system is amazingly complex. So here are seven warning signs that tell you it’s time to contact a physician to be screened for colon cancer.

Colon cleansing, like many fads, fades in and out of style regularly. The more we learn about colon cleanses, the more reasons we have to say they are at best, unnecessary, and at worst, harmful.