Acid 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...
Read moreHow to Deal With Celiac Disease and Prevent Flare-Ups
By Henry Herrera Jr., MD
Celiac disease, also known as gluten-sensitive enteropathy, is an autoimmune disease affecting the small intestine of approximately 1% of the...
Read moreHow to Prevent, Treat, and Recover From Food Poisoning
By Robert Williams, MD
Food poisoning is an illness caused by consuming food or liquids that contain germs, including bacteria, parasites, and viruses. These...
Read moreWhat Is Necrotizing Pancreatitis and How Is It Treated?
By Avni Bansi Pandya, MD
The pancreas is a glandular organ located on the right side of the abdomen, just behind the stomach. The food...
Read moreWhat Causes Jaundice and How Long Does It Usually Last?
By Kanwar Gill, MD
Jaundice is a condition in which the color of the skin and whites of the eyes and other mucous membranes...
Read moreHome Remedies and Self-Care to Stop Vomiting
By Maria Vila, D.O.
Vomiting refers to the throwing up of stomach contents through the mouth, which can be triggered by a wide range...
Read moreVomiting: Causes, Treatment, and When to See a Doctor
By Maria Vila, D.O.
The forceful throwing up or discharge of the contents of the stomach and, at times, the proximal small intestine through...
Read moreHome Remedies to Relieve Gas and Bloating
By Priyanka Chugh, MD
Bloating refers to the sensation of a larger abdomen, but this does not imply that the abdomen is distended. The...
Read moreKeep Constipation at Bay With Yoga, Massage, Vitamins, and a Heating Pad
By Valerie Della Longa, MPH, RDN, LD, RYT
Constipation is a common digestive problem that causes difficulty in bowel movements. It can occur at any age and often...
Read moreSigns of Gut Imbalance and Foods to Improve Gut Health
By Jessica Rose, CHN
Maintaining a healthy digestive system is an incredibly important factor in supporting the immune system and the body as a...
Read moreWill Drinking Too Much Water Cause Bloating?
By Jenny Torres, MD
Bloating is used to describe a feeling of fullness or distention in the abdominal area. It is often associated with...
Read moreWhat Are Hemorrhoids and Why Do They Itch?
By Robert Williams, MD
Hemorrhoids refer to swollen veins in the rectum, which are typically noticed when there is blood during bowel movements. Hemorrhoids...
Read moreHow Safe Is It to Consume Alcohol While on Antibiotics
By Natasha Nambiar, MD
In the National Survey on Drug Use and Health 2018, 86.3% of people aged 18 and older reported they consumed...
Read moreUnderstanding Gallstone Pancreatitis
By Robert Williams, MD
Gallstone pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas that occurs when a gallbladder stone blocks the pancreatic duct. (1) This...
Read moreWays to Manage Acid Reflux and GERD at Home
By Priyanka Chugh, MD
Acid reflux is the regurgitation of acidic stomach contents into the esophagus due to a damaged or weak lower esophageal...
Read moreAll About Hemorrhoids, Explained by a Colorectal Surgeon
By Rami Makhoul, MD, FACS, FASCRS
Hemorrhoids are part of the normal anatomy, which means everybody has them. They are tissues in and around the anus...
Read moreDiarrhea: Home Remedies, Self-Care, and Prevention
By Maria Vila, D.O.
Diarrhea is characterized by an increase in the liquidity and frequency of bowel movements. Diarrhea typically lasts for up to...
Read more10 Home Remedies for Indigestion
By Priyanka Chugh, MD
Indigestion or dyspepsia refers to the body’s inability to digest food, generally due to gastrointestinal problems. It is a fairly...
Read moreA Physician Explains Why Antibiotics Lead to Diarrhea and What You Can Do About It
By Seema Sangwan, MD
Antibiotics are a common class of antimicrobial medications that are used to address superficial and internal bacterial infections. Some unhealthy...
Read moreIs It True That Antibiotics Cause Constipation?
By Maria Vila, D.O.
People often experience some form of digestive distress after taking oral medications such as blood-pressure drugs, anticholinergics, opioids, antispasmodics, antacids,...
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