9 Most Common Causes That Lead to Peptic Ulcers
By Carol Murakami, MD
Stomach ulcers or peptic ulcers are a general term referring to an open sore or defect in the lining of...
Read moreFatty Liver Disease: Stages, Diagnosis, and Treatment
By Jinendra Satiya, MD
Fatty liver is the accumulation of fat within the liver, such that fat comprises more than 5%–6% of your normal...
Read more12 Best Gut Health Blogs and Websites to Follow
By Carol Murakami, MD
An age-old saying states that you are what you eat. Your diet affects every aspect of your health – from...
Read moreStomach Ulcer Causes and Home Remedies
By Catherine Voght, RN, MSN, MBA, APRN-BC
An ulcer is a kind of erosion or open sore on the surface of an organ or tissue. Ulcers generally...
Read more7 Warning Signs of Gluten Intolerance and How to Manage It
By Robert Floyd, MD, IFMCP
The term gluten intolerance refers to 3 distinct disorders involving the gut and the reactions associated with the gut when...
Read moreAcidity: 8 Home Remedies and Lifestyle Tips for Relief
By Dr. Isaac Alexis, MD
Our stomach has a naturally acidic pH, which is essential for the digestion of food and killing any ingested bacteria....
Read moreCholecystitis (Gallbladder Inflammation): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
By Carol Murakami, MD
Bile is a greenish-yellow liquid produced by the liver that is essential for fat metabolism during digestion. It also aids...
Read moreDigestive Problems: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention, and Home Remedies
By Carol Murakami, MD
The digestive system includes the mouth with the salivary glands, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, pancreas, and liver. (1)...
Read moreThe 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...
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