The Brain and Gut Connection: Symptoms, Diet, and Tips
By Carol Murakami, MD
The gut-brain connection (aka the gut-brain axis) refers to the neurohumoral (nerve and hormonal) pathways between the brain and gastrointestinal...
Read morePolyps in the Large Intestine (Colon): Types, Causes, Risk Factors, and Diagnosis
By Carol Murakami, MD
Polyps are growths that appear as bumps on the lining of the colon. Although they are usually benign, some may...
Read more10 Tips to Keep Your Digestive System Healthy
By Omer Shahab, MD
All diseases begin in the gut, and there may be more in the theory than initially presumed. The human gut...
Read moreColitis: Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Risk Factors
By Carol Murakami, MD
Colitis is a medical condition characterized by inflammation in the colon caused by infection, autoimmune disease, reduced blood flow (ischemia),...
Read moreDifferent Types of Hepatitis and Their Symptoms
By Carol Murakami, MD
Hepatitis refers to inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis B and C can lead to chronic liver disease, whereas hepatitis C...
Read moreGastroenteritis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
By Obaid Rehman, MD
Gastroenteritis is characterized by inflammation/irritation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, generally caused by infectious pathogens (bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi) or...
Read moreNonalcoholic Fatty Liver: Causes, Diagnosis, and Complications
By Carol Murakami, MD
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a metabolic liver disease caused by an imbalance in the intake, formation, and utilization...
Read moreEarly Signs of Liver Damage and How to Improve Liver Health
By Sunny Patel, MD
The liver is a vital solid organ located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen. Weighing about 1.5%–2.5% of...
Read moreAcute Pancreatitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
By Marina Kim, DO
Acute pancreatitis is an irritation of the pancreas that can lead to serious inflammation throughout the body. It is very...
Read moreColon Cancer Screening: Who Should Get Screened and How
By Kanwar Gill, MD
Cancer is regarded as a silent killer as it mostly shows symptoms in its advanced stages when it may be...
Read moreStomach Ulcers: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Self-Care
By Marina Kim, DO
Ulcers refer to sores that develop on the inner lining of the stomach or intestine and cause pain. Peptic ulcers...
Read morePinworm Infection: How It Spreads, Treatment, and Complications
By Mark Travis, MD
Pinworms or threadworms are intestinal parasites that can trigger a highly contagious infection cycle once they find their way into...
Read moreWhy Does Alcohol Give You Diarrhea and How to Prevent It
By Amit Roy, MD
Drinking alcohol is a common activity throughout the world that is associated with side effects. The effects of alcohol ingestion...
Read moreIrritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
By Priyanka Chugh, MD
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common digestive disorder that leads to the simultaneous onset of several distressing symptoms like...
Read moreIrritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Types, Symptoms, and Complications
By Priyanka Chugh, MD
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most prevalent gastrointestinal disorders that hamper the functioning of your gut and, as a...
Read moreWhat Causes Indigestion and When to See a Doctor
By Priyanka Chugh, MD
Indigestion or dyspepsia is not a condition but a collection of gastrointestinal symptoms that arise due to improper digestion. It...
Read moreNausea: Causes, Symptoms, and Complications
By Eric Donahue, MD
Nausea is a queasy sensation accompanied by the tendency to vomit that most people have experienced time and again. Vomiting,...
Read moreDiarrhea (Loose Stools): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
By Maria Vila, D.O.
The frequent occurrence of watery, loose, and unformed stools is known as diarrhea. It causes abdominal cramps and an urgent...
Read moreGas and Bloating: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis
By Priyanka Chugh, MD
Gas production in the gastrointestinal tract is a normal part of the digestive process. It is the combined result of...
Read moreAcid Reflux and GERD: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
By Priyanka Chugh, MD
Acid reflux is the backflow of gastric acid from the stomach to the esophagus. The acid causes a burning sensation...
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