Digestive Disorders Medical Reference

If you notice your poop is black or tarry, it might be due to something as simple as a change in your diet. Sometimes it's a sign of a medical problem. Learn why your stool may have a different color and when you should call your doctor.

Poop comes in a lot of different shapes and sizes. Find out why it's sometimes narrow and stringy, and what this means for your health.

A small amount of mucus in your bowel movement is normal. But there are times it could be a sign of a condition that needs treatment. If you have diarrhea with mucus, inflammatory bowel disease or an infection could be to blame.

Already dreading your next trip to the bathroom? One of these conditions could be the culprit.

Small intestine bacteria overgrowth (SIBO) means you have too much bacteria in your gut. Here's how to know whether you have it and how to treat it.

Find out about Whipple’s disease, a bacterial infection that affects your digestive system and joints.

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency often happens along with other health conditions. Learn which ones are linked and what they mean for your health.

Liver disease (hepatic disease) is any disease that negatively affects the normal, healthy performance of the liver. Learn more about types of liver problems and their causes at WebMD.

You can take steps to reverse non-alcoholic fatty liver disease before it becomes more serious. Learn about some changes you can make to improve your liver health.

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) means you need to pay more attention to your diet. How can you get good nutrition and keep yourself feeling good? A few basic tips can help.

Got liver pain? Causes of pain include from hepatitis, a cyst, and more. Learn about conditions that could be hurting the largest organ inside your body.

Everyone has heard of liver cleansing, but does a liver detox really help your liver? Probably not. Learn more about this potentially dangerous health fad.

This Child-Pugh grade helps doctors evaluate how far liver disease has advanced and how to treat it.

Chronic constipation can affect your emotions and self-image. Stress and anxiety can make the condition worse, but you can do some things to manage that.

An untreated infection near the anus can cause big problems.

Giardiasis is one of the most common intestinal parasites. If it’s in the water you drink or a diaper you change, you’re more likely to have tummy trouble.

Find out the diagnosis, causes, symptoms, and treatment of low gamma-GT intrahepatic cholestasis, a liver disease that usually appears in children.

Find out why swallowing too much air can lead to aerophagia, with symptoms like upset stomach, frequent burping, and even pain.

Could your medication be the cause of your diarrhea? WebMD can help you find the answer.

When you get your gallbladder removed, your doctor might use a type of imaging called an intraoperative cholangiogram. WebMD explains what it is, how it can help, how it's done, and what the risks are.

Twisted bowel is a serious condition that needs prompt care. Learn about surgical and nonsurgical options to treat it.

Get tips on how to pick a probiotic that's safe and effective to help you boost health.

Laxatives offer a quick fix for constipation, but there are lifestyle changes you can make to help stop the problem from coming back.

An upper GI (UGI) series is like an X-ray movie of your digestive tract. But instead of eating popcorn, you drink a thick liquid called barium. Find out more about this test.

If you have hemorrhoids and at-home treatments to shrink them or ease the pain haven’t worked, your doctor may be able to offer relief with an in-office procedure.