Digestive Disorders Medical Reference

A liver hemangioma is a benign tumor in your liver. It’s made up of a tangle of blood vessels and is rarely serious and doesn’t turn into liver cancer.

Find out whether you need over-the-counter or prescription drugs for your diarrhea.

Does your belly hurt or feel really full after you eat just a small amount of food? You might have gastroparesis. Learn more about this condition and how to feel better.

Phenylketonuria (PKU) affects the way your body handles an amino acid called phenylalanine. Learn more.

Blood in your stool is always a cause for concern. When you have bloody diarrhea, it can be a sign of a serious condition. Find out what it can mean and how it’s treated.

Could squatting instead of sitting be the key to less constipation? Find out if pool stools like the Squatty Potty could make a difference.

Dysentery is an intestinal infection that causes bloody diarrhea. Learn how you catch it and ways to avoid getting sick.

When your colon can't move to push food and waste out of your body, it’s called ileus. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments of this condition.

Learn about prebiotics -- their benefits and how they work, supplements and foods with prebiotics, the best prebiotics for different conditions, and possible side effects.

Pain in the belly after you eat plus weight loss can be signs of this rare condition. Learn what causes median arcuate ligament syndrome, and how your doctor might treat it.

A stomach cramp is a sudden, tight feeling in the muscles of your belly. Learn what causes stomach cramps, how to treat them, and when you should see a doctor.

A gastroenterologist is a doctor who treats digestive disorders. Learn what to expect at your appointments, and learn about treatments for digestive diseases.

Ever feel pain in your upper right belly? Find out how to tell if you have gallstones or other problems with your gallbladder.

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.

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.

Many people think a liver detox or cleanse will help remove toxins and improve liver health. Learn more about the proper way to keep your liver healthy, whether liver detoxes are safe, and more.

The Child-Turcotte-Pugh score, also called the Child-Pugh grade, rates how serious someone’s long-term liver disease is. Learn more about how the score is calculated and what the results mean.