Digestive Disorders News & Features
How Soybean Oil Could Lead to Gut Inflammation
- Docs Steer Camera Through Stomach 'Like a Little Mars Rover'
June 23, 2023 — New magnetic tech allows doctors to perform guided endoscopy to detect gastric illnesses much earlier.
- Sucralose Damages DNA, Linked to Leaky Gut: Study
June 1, 2023 — A new study reveals health concerns about the sugar substitute sucralose so alarming that researchers said people should stop eating it and the government should regulate it more.
- New Fecal Transplant Pill Approved to Restore Gut Flora
April 27, 2023 — People with the painful and often recurring form of the bacterial infection known as C. diff can now take a helpful treatment called fecal transplant therapy by simply swallowing a pill.
- COVID Increases Risk of Long-Term GI Troubles: Study
March 8, 2023 — People who have had COVID-19 have a higher risk of developing new, long-term digestive problems, according to a study published Tuesday in the journal Nature Communications.
- Swallow This: Tiny Tech Tracks Your Gut in Real Time
February 28, 2023 — A new pill-like device could help diagnose GI issues with greater comfort and ease than current tests.
- Drug-Resistant Stomach Bug Infections on the Rise: CDC
February 27, 2023 — Health officials are warning that an increase in the drug-resistant form of the bacteria shigella is a “serious public health threat.”
- Vibrating Pill Can Help Treat Constipation
February 9, 2023 — A new vibrating pill shown to help relieve constipation is now available.
- New AI Listens to Toilet Sounds to Detect Diarrhea
December 27, 2022 — Georgia Tech engineers have developed AI that can identify diarrhea with up to 98% accuracy and could help us catch disease outbreaks early.
- The Social Aspects of Living With Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Ryan Piansky has had eosinophilic esophagitis since he was 2 years old. Learn more about how he’s learned to navigate his social life with the condition.
- FDA Approves First Fecal Transplant Therapy
December 1, 2022 — For the first time, the FDA has given approval for a fecal transplant therapy that can treat a bacterial infection associated with up to 30,000 deaths each year.
- Bloating Common but Often Ignored: Survey
November 21, 2022 — Nearly 1 in 7 U.S. adults go through bloating, yet few seek help for it, with many saying they’re uncomfortable talking about the problem with their doctor, according to a new survey.
- Uncomfortable After Eating? Step Into a Virtual World for Help
November 2, 2022 — Virtual reality presents a promising option to treat GI issues after eating, a new study proposes.
- Domino Donation: A Kidney to Save Two Lives Instead of One
October 18, 2022 — Kidney paired donations may be the quicker solution for people in need of a transplant, but they are far from the standard course of action.
- Sexual Issues Common With GI Disorders but Few Discuss With Doctors
October 13, 2022 — If you live with inflammatory bowel disease, chronic liver disease, or irritable bowel syndrome and it’s affecting your sexual function, you’re not alone.
- What Are Postbiotics?
Postbiotics are part of your body's microbiome, the collection of microorganisms that keep you healthy. Learn more about what they are, why they're important, and more.
- 5 Things to Know About Digestive Health
Doctors give their top tips on lactose intolerance, IBS, and other common GI troubles.
- Best Bets for Beating Gas
Gas can be uncomfortable and embarrassing, but you can squelch it by changing your diet.
- The Truth About Gas
Many people don’t know much about intestinal gas, even though we all have it. It’s time to take the air out of some of the myths behind flatulence and belching.
- When Can Probiotics Help?
A look at how probiotics may benefit diarrhea, pouchitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and ulcerative colitis.
- Foods That Fight Heartburn
You know certain foods can give you heartburn. But did you know others can help control it?
- Aging and Digestive Health
Learn how aging affects your digestive health and get tips to promote good digestion.
- Leaky Gut Syndrome: What Is It?
Leaky gut syndrome is not a diagnosis taught in medical school, but instead points to a group of common symptoms that has not yet lead to a diagnosis. WebMD discusses what these symptoms mean and how increasing research might lead to a better understanding of this illness.
- Lactose: How Much Can You Take?
Are you lactose intolerant and unsure about how much lactose you can have? Get the facts here.
- Lactose-Free Milk and Nondairy Beverages
If you're lactose intolerant, you can still enjoy light coffee and creamy desserts with nondairy and lactose-free options instead of milk.
- Winter Holidays, Upset Stomachs
Enjoy holiday food without heartburn, upset stomach, and diarrhea or constipation. This article explains why we suffer digestive problems during the holidays, and then offers six tips to help you avoid digestive problems.
- School Germs and Your Child’s Health
In winter, schools are transformed into hothouses for germs, exposing children to an onslaught of viruses. Here’s how to help your child cope with colds, flu, and stomach bugs during the school year.
- Travelers' Diarrhea: What You Need to Know
WebMD asks CDC expert Phyllis Kozarsky about travelers’ diarrhea and its causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment.
- Seasonal Digestive Distress: 10 Tips for Coping
Do barbecues and fair food give you stomachaches or diarrhea? Manage digestive problems with tips from the pros.
- Preventing Dehydration When You Have Diarrhea or Vomiting
A prolonged bout of diarrhea or vomiting can cause the body to lose more fluid than it can take in, resulting in dangerous dehydration.
- Bloating 101: Why You Feel Bloated
Bloating and gas are usually tied to what and how you eat, so a few simple changes may ease your discomfort.
- Gallbladder Diet
Experts discuss foods that are good for your gallbladder, as well as what not to eat when you have gallbladder problems.
- Top Digestive Health Stories of 2008: Readers' Choice
Your stomach. You can’t live without it, but why does it cause you so much trouble? Readers who wanted to know made this the top story of 2008.
- Secrets to Gas Control
Gas can often accompany diarrhea, making an uncomfortable situation even worse. Here’s how to make your GI tract behave better.
- Living with GERD and Food Intolerances: Trudy McCulloch's Story
How one WebMD community member discovered -- and learned to cope with – GERD and food intolerances.
- Get Help for Your Hemorrhoids
You aren't the first person -- and you won't be the last -- to have hemorrhoids. You don't have to suffer. Get tips from an expert and someone who's been there.
- Chronic Constipation: Facts vs. Myths
Chronic constipation is a common problem that can often be relieved by following a multifaceted lifestyle approach to treatment.
- Everyday Pain Relief: Ulcers
If you have an ulcer, many over-the-counter drugs like aspirin and Advil can cause unwanted side effects that may make your ulcer worse. Here's what you need to know about each drug type.
- Tip Sheet: Ulcers and Pain Relievers
People with ulcers must use caution when taking over-the-counter pain relief medications. Follow these tips to be safe.
- Gas, Bloating: Always Uncomfortable?
Upset stomach got you down? Gas, bloating, and bathroom problems are a constant battle for many people -- often the symptoms are related to diet, but there are some more serious medical conditions that may be the culprit.
- Gas, Bloating: Always Uncomfortable?
Upset stomach got you down? Gas, bloating, and bathroom problems are a constant battle for many people -- often the symptoms are related to diet, but there are some more serious medical conditions that may be the culprit.