Digestive Disorders Medical Reference

Got liver pain? 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.

A few lifestyle changes may help you avoid painful peptic ulcers.

Got a burning pain in your stomach that won’t go away? It might be an ulcer.

A feeding tube allows you to carry on your life when you no longer eat and drink normally. Learn what it’s like, and how to manage it.

Constipation is a common but uncomfortable side effect of surgery. Learn what causes postoperative constipation and how to treat it.

Having trouble pooping? Avoid these common mistakes when your digestive tract is out of whack.

Burping is normal most of the time. WebMD explains when and why it might be a problem.

You can do some things to make stomach pain less likely to ruin your day.

If you feel stomach pain, bloating, cramping, or have diarrhea after you eat or drink dairy products, you may be lactose intolerant. Learn about what causes the different types of lactose intolerance.

There isn’t a cure for lactose intolerance, but there are many ways to control the symptoms. From diet to supplements, learn about some ways to control your lactose intolerance.

Lactose intolerance and dairy allergy are not the same thing. There are important differences. Find out how they differ and what tests are used for diagnosis.