Could It Be Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
IBS can be difficult to deal with, but symptoms often improve with treatment.
Category: Digestive Health
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.
What Parents of Babies and Toddlers Should Know About Diarrhea
Find out what causes this digestive problem and what to do about it.
How a Baby’s Digestive System Works, for Parents
Understand what’s happening as your baby learns to eat and digest food.
Zantac Pulled Off Shelves: What You Need to Know
Here’s what to do now that Zantac was removed from local pharmacies.
Surgical Treatment Options for Chronic Pancreatitis
This painful condition can lead to malnutrition and diabetes.
IBD in Children and Teens
Living with inflammatory bowel diseases can be especially difficult for younger patients.
Children's Health, Digestive Health, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Do You Need Liver Cleanse Supplements?
A gastroenterologist explains the science behind so-called detox products.