Understanding Diverticulosis And Diverticulitis
Small pouches may form in your colon (large intestine) wall. This condition is called diverticulitis. If the pouches become inflamed, a more serious problem called diverticulitis has developed....
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- Acid Reflux and GERD
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Diseases and Conditions
- Infectious Disease
- Procedures and Treatments
- Special Diets
- Tube Feeding
What Are Gallstones?
The gallbladder stores bile, a fluid made by the liver. Bile helps digest fats in the foods you eat. Gallstones form when certain substances in the...
Understanding H. Pylori And Ulcers
Traditionally, ulcers, or sores in the lining of your digestive tract, were thought to be caused by too much spicy food, stress, or an anxious personality....
What Is A Hiatal Hernia?
This common problem occurs when the stomach bulges into the chest. Hiatal hernias aren't like hernias in your groin. Most hiatal hernias cause no symptoms and...
What Is IBS?
People who have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have digestive tracts that react abnormally to certain substances or to stress. This leads to symptoms like cramps, gas,...
What Is Ulcerative Colitis?
Ulcerative colitis is swelling and irritation in the rectum and colon. It is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). No one knows what...