Digestive Disorders Medical Reference
- What to Know About the String Test
Find out what you need to know about the string test, and discover when and why it's performed, and how it may affect health.
- What to Know About Probiotic Enema
What is a probiotic enema? Learn about the myths, realities, and risks of these colon tubes.
- What to Know About Yellow Bile
Learn about yellow bile, its causes, and how it affects your health. Discover how you can treat or manage the condition.
- What to Know About Pyloroplasty
Find out what you need to know about pyloroplasty, and discover how it may affect health.
- What Is Dysbiosis?
Learn what dysbiosis is, including how it’s caused, the importance of gut health, and more.
- What to Know About Diet After Gallbladder Surgery
Find out what you need to know about diet after gallbladder surgery, and discover the pros, cons, risks, and benefits of certain foods and how they may affect health.
- What Is Fecal Fat?
What causes fecal fat? How to tell if you have too much fat in your stool and what it means for your health.
- What Is Bile Acid Malabsorption (BAM)?
Bile acid malabsorption is a leading cause of chronic diarrhea. Learn about the symptoms and treatment options for this condition today.
- What to Know About Gallbladder Polyps
Find out what you need to know about gallbladder polyps, and discover how it may affect health.
- What Is a Stool Ova and Parasite Test (O&P)?
An ova and parasite test looks for parasites in your stool. Learn more about how to do the test, what to expect, and more.
- What Is the Biliary System?
Your biliary system moves bile through your digestive tract. Learn about how it works, issues you may experience, and treatment options today.
- What Is a Gallbladder Cleanse?
Gallbladder cleanses are popular, but may not produce the results you expect. Learn about safe alternatives and treatment options today.
- What Is a Sengstaken-Blakemore Tube?
Sengstaken-Blakemore tubes help stop bleeding. Learn about the uses and complications for them today.
- What to Know About Belly Massage for Digestion
Belly massage techniques may help improve your digestion. Learn about the pros, cons, and how it affects your health.
- What Is Zenker's Diverticulum?
Zenker’s diverticulum is a pouch that can form at the back of your throat. Learn how it forms and how you can treat it.
- What Is An Nasogastric Tube?
A nasogastric tube is used when your child cannot swallow food or liquid safely. Learn about risks, benefits, and tips for use today.
- What Is Caput Medusae?
Caput medusae is a cluster of swollen veins in your abdomen. Learn about what causes it, symptoms of caput medusae, and more.
- What to Know About Fire Poop
Learn what fire poop is, including how you can avoid experiencing it and more.
- What Is a Bezoar?
A bezoar is a gastrointestinal condition caused by undigested material. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this condition today.
- What to Know About Esophagoscopy
Learn about esophagoscopy, including how and why it is done, its benefits, and more.
- What Is Fructose Intolerance?
Fructose intolerance is a condition that prevents your body from digesting fructose properly. Learn more about the two types and how to manage them.
- What Is an Echovirus 11 Infection?
Learn about echovirus infections, how they are spread, treated, and possible complications.
- What Is the Courvoisier Sign?
Learn what the Courvoisier sign is, including how you can spot it, prevent it, and more.
- What Is Annular Pancreas?
Annular pancreas is a rare condition that affects the pancreas. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this condition.
- What to Know About Desiccant Silica Gel
What happens if you eat silica gel? Although silica gel is usually non-toxic, it is a choking hazard for young children and may also cause nausea and vomiting.
- What to Know About Tenesmus
What causes tenesmus? Various gastrointestinal conditions can cause swelling and irritation of your colon.
- What to Know About GI Cocktails
GI cocktails are used to help with indigestion. Learn more about the benefits, what they can do, and more.
- What Is Gastrointestinal Perforation?
Learn what gastrointestinal perforation is, including how you can diagnose it, manage it, and more.
- What to Know About Floating Stools
When your poop floats, you may have malabsorption or too much gas. Learn more about what your poop says about your health.
- What to Know About Gallbladder Polyps
Find out what you need to know about gallbladder polyps, and discover the causes, treatments, and how they may affect health.
- What Is a Proctologist?
Learn more about how a proctologist can help you manage and treat symptoms of colorectal diseases.
- What Is Epiploic Appendagitis?
Learn about epiploic appendagitis, what causes it, what to expect, and more.
- Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy: What to Know
A lateral internal sphincterotomy is a surgery that repairs anal fissures. Learn more about the causes, the symptoms, why you should consider surgery, and what to expect during the procedure.
- Does Grape Juice Fight Stomach Bugs?
Learn more about whether grape juice can prevent stomach bugs and what its benefits are.
- What to Know About Throwing Up Foam
Vomiting foam is typically caused by a stomach bug or eating too many fatty or acidic foods, but other medical conditions can cause it. Find out why it happens and what it says about your health.
- What to Know About a Soap Suds Enema
What is a soap suds enema and when would you need to have one?
- What Is Hypochlorhydria?
Hypochlorhydria is when you have low stomach acid. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatment for this condition.
- What Is an Elemental Diet?
An elemental diet replaces all food and drinks with special formulas. Learn more about who it’s for, what to expect, and more.
- Early Satiety: Why Do I Feel So Full After a Few Bites?
Early satiety is a feeling of fullness after you eat only a small amount of food. Find out what it could mean for your health.
- What to Know About Massage for Constipation
Learn more about massage for constipation, including its risks and benefits, and how it may affect your health.
- What to Know About Digestive Bitters
Find out what you need to know about digestive bitters, and discover risks and benefits, and how they may affect your health.
- What to Know About Projectile Vomiting in Adults
Find out what you need to know about projectile vomiting, and discover the pros, cons, risks, and benefits, and how it may affect health.
- What Is Proctalgia Fugax?
Proctalgia fugax is when you have spasms in your rectum muscles. Learn about the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for this condition.
- What Is Typhlitis?
Typhlitis is an inflammation of part of the large intestine. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this condition.
- What to Know About Undigested Food in Your Stool
Most of the time, it’s normal to see some undigested food in your stool. Find out what causes this, and when it can be a sign of a health problem.
- Synbiotics: What to Know
Synbiotics are mixtures of probiotics ("good" gut bacteria) and prebiotics (non-digestible fibers that help these bacteria grow). Learn more about what they are and how they can help your body.
- What Is an Anoscopy?
Anoscopy is a procedure that checks for abnormalities in the rectum and anus. Learn about the process, what to expect, and more.
- Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
Find out about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome.
- What Is the Splenic Flexure?
Splenic flexure is a bend in your colon. Learn about where it is, why it's important for your health, and what conditions can affect it.
- What to Know About Natural Laxatives
Find out what you need to know about natural laxatives, and discover the pros and cons, as well as potential health risks.