6 Ways Alcohol Can Damage Your Gut
Potential problems range from occasional heartburn to organ failure.
Category: Digestive Health
Could It Be Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
IBS can be difficult to deal with, but symptoms often improve with treatment.
5 Things That Cause Constipation—and 5 Ways to Feel Better
When your bowels get sluggish, there are things you can do to get your system moving again.
What to Eat and What to Avoid if You Have Diverticulitis
When small pouches in the colon become inflamed, it can be very painful.
What to Do if Your Child Is Constipated
Home remedies and your pediatrician can help solve this common problem.
Is Your Persistent Stomach Pain an Ulcer?
Peptic ulcers can lead to severe complications if not treated.
What to Know if You Need an ERCP Procedure
An ERCP procedure is a nonsurgical approach to treating specific upper GI problems.
Zantac Pulled Off Shelves: What You Need to Know
Here’s what to do now that Zantac was removed from local pharmacies.
IBD in Children and Teens
Living with inflammatory bowel diseases can be especially difficult for younger patients.
Do You Need Liver Cleanse Supplements?
A gastroenterologist explains the science behind so-called detox products.
5 Steps to a Healthy Liver
Liver disease is a growing problem in the United States, but you can keep your liver healthy by following a few simple steps.
Gastroenterology, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Hepatology, Liver Health
Are Fecal Transplants the Answer to Devastating Diarrhea?
For patients with recurrent C. diff colitis, a stool transplant can offer much-needed relief.