Digestive Health

Helicobacter Pylori Infection: Overview and More

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

TMAO and Gut Bacteria's Role in Heart Health

Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD

What Causes Hard, Small, and Pellet-Like Stool

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS

What Does It Mean If Your Poop Is Green?

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

What is dysentery? Causes and treatments for dysentery?

By Kelly Burch

Causes of Loose Stool and How to Fix Them

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS

Unexplained Weight Loss: Definition, Causes, and Diagnosis

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD

What's in Your Stomach's Gastric Juice?

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Black Stool From Serious Nosebleeds

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Is Milk Good for Ulcer Treatment?

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Taking Ginger for Nausea Relief

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

People Who Eat Dirt or Have Pica

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

How to Use an Enema for Clearing the Bowel

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Risks of Colon Cleanses and Laxatives

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Organs That Make up the Digestive System

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

What Is the Jejunum and What Is Its Function?

Medically reviewed by Paul A. Rufo, MD, MMSc

Appendix Pain: Causes, Treatment, and When to See a Doctor

Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD

E. Coli: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO

Possible Causes of Bloody Stool

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

How to Keep Your Gut Flora Balanced

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

The Narrowing of Lumen in the Intestines

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Learn the Symptoms of Chronic Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD

Exploring the Small Intestine

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Everything You Need to Know About Appendicitis

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Is There Something Wrong With Your Bowels?

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS

An Overview of Gastroparesis

Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD

Gastritis: Overview and More

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

What Is Normal Stool After Ostomy Surgery?

Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD

Benefits, Side Effects, and Dosage of Magnesium Citrate

Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD

Diseases That Can Affect the Esophagus

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS

Overview of the Anal Sphincter

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

The Effects of Medications on the Stomach

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

What It Means When Your Poop Floats

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Natural Remedies for Lactose Intolerance

Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO

How Does Peristalsis Help Your Body Digest Food?

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Bowel Perforation: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Causes of Gastrointestinal Bleeding in the Esophagus

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Natural Remedies to Soothe Indigestion

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Concerned About Undigested Pills in Stool?

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Treatments for Barrett's Esophagus

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

What Is the Digestive System?

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Bentonite Clay Health Benefits and Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Strengthening Your Anal Sphincter: Why and How

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Symptoms of Common Stomach and Digestive Problems

Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD

Gastrointestinal Tract Bleeding: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS

Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Causes of Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Puréed Diet: Benefits and How It Works

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Mechanical Soft Diet: Benefits and How It Works

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Full Liquid Diet: Benefits and How It Works

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Clear Liquid Diet: Benefits and How It Works

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

How Bad Is It to Hold Your Poop?

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

How Fecal Microbiota Transplants Work

Medically reviewed by Susan Olender, MD

How to Have Healthy Gut Bacteria

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Stomach Pain: Causes, Treatment, and When to See a Doctor

Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD

Why You Might See Blood in Your Stool

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS

How to Choose the Right Probiotic for You

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

Understanding Functional Diarrhea

Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD

Keep a Food Diary to Identify Food Triggers

Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD

How Your Gut Flora Impacts Health

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Chronic Idiopathic Constipation: Overview and More

Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MD

10 Interesting Facts About Your Digestive System

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Diagnosing Gas In the Intestinal Tract

Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD

How Smoking Cigarettes Affects Your Health

Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO

What Is Lactose Intolerance? Overview & Symptoms

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

When Should I Worry About Passing Too Much Gas?

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Chronic Diarrhea Causes and Consequences

Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD

Healthy and Unhealthy Stool: Poop Colors Explained

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

A Guide to Carafate Medication

Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD

Endoscopic Ultrasound: Uses, Side Effects, and Results

Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD

Organs and Function of the Digestive System

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

An Overview of the Bristol Stool Chart

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Can Flatulence Be a Sign of Disease?

Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD

What It Means If Bowel Sounds Are Absent

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Protein: What It Is, Types, Uses, Needs, Deficiency

By Sheryl Huggins Salomon

What Causes Foul Smelling Burps and Should I Be Concerned?

Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD

Why Healthy Digestion Begins in the Mouth

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

What Causes Green Diarrhea?

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

What Causes Orange Poop and What to Do About It

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

What Can Cause Pale Stool or Clay-Colored Stool?

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

What It Means to Have a Normal Bowel Movement

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Pancreatitis Diet: What to Eat for Better Management

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Black Stool: Causes and When to See a Doctor

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS

Overview of the Accessory Digestive Organs

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Why Your Poop May Be Red or Maroon

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS

Common Causes of Red or Black Stool

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS

Bifidobacterium: Benefits, Side Effects, and Dosage

Medically reviewed by Lindsey Waldman, MD, RD

Can Pepto-Bismol or Kaopectate Cause Black Stool?

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Fast Relief Tips for Gas and Bloating

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Is Holding in a Fart Bad for You?

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

How to Relieve Gas Pain Fast

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

How You Can Have Less Gas and Bloating

Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD

How to Prevent Gas and Bloating

Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD

Natural Remedies for Bloating, Gas, and Flatulence

Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO

The 8 Best Gas Medicines of 2020

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

Bloating: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

The Best Non-Gassy Foods to Avoid Gas and Bloating

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

The Foods Most Likely to Cause Gas

Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD

3 Tips for Relieving Intestinal Gas Through Movement

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Why Do Beans Cause Intestinal Gas?

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Why Does Your Body Produce Gas?

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Symptoms and Treatment of Intestinal Gas

Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD

Borborygmi: Causes of Stomach Noises

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS

8 Foods That Can Cause Gas and Bloating

Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD

Purpose of a Colonscopy

By Shamard Charles, MD, MPH

What to Expect on the Day of a Colonoscopy

By Shamard Charles, MD, MPH

Albumin: Definition, Application, and Significance

By Mark Gurarie

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP): Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Colon and Rectal Surgeon: Expertise, Specialities, and Training

Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD

Vitamin D Test: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Enteroscopy: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Gastric Emptying Scan: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Why You Shouldn't Try a Fecal Transplant At Home

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

What Is a HIDA Scan: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results

Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD

Common Tests Used to Diagnose Abdominal Pain

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Abdominal Ultrasound: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

PET Scans for Staging Colorectal Cancer

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD

Preparing for Your Colonoscopy

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Overview of Enemas and Your Health

Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO

How a Colon Biopsy Is Performed

Medically reviewed by Rony Kampalath, MD

Potential Risks of a Colonoscopy

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Everything You Need to Know About Getting a Biopsy

Medically reviewed by Rony Kampalath, MD

Sonography: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS

How to Know When Bowel Prep Is Complete

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Guide to Using an Enema at Home

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Polypectomy: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results

Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD

How Effective Is Colonoscopy in Preventing Cancer?

Medically reviewed by Akash Goel, MD

EGD: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results

Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD

Fecal Transplant: Donor Selection, Procedure, and Recovery

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

What Is a Stool Culture?

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Learn About the Different Types of Endoscopy Procedures

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Virtual Colonoscopy: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results

Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD

Magnetic Resonance Enterography: Purpose, Procedure, Results

Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD

How the Fecal Immunochemical Test Detects Hidden Blood

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS

5 Tips to Overcome Discomfort During an Exam

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Celiac Disease: Overview and More

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Celiac Disease: Signs, Symptoms, and Complications

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Celiac Disease: Causes and Risk Factors

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS

How Celiac Disease Is Diagnosed

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

How Celiac Disease Is Treated

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

An Overview of the Gluten-Free Diet

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

What It Means When You Have Silent Celiac Disease

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Is GMO Wheat Increasing Celiac and Gluten Sensitivity?

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

How the Intestinal Villi Help With Digestion

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Is Celiac Disease Linked to Repeated Infections?

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

HLA-DQ2: The Primary Celiac Disease Gene

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

HLA-DQ8 and the Genetics of Celiac Disease

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Overview of Gluten Allergy

Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD

Celiac Disease Risk in Relatives

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

What Is Wheat Allergy-Is It the Same as Celiac Disease?

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS

How Common is Celiac Disease?

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

The Effects of Latent Celiac Disease

Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD

Gene HLA-DQ7 Is Possibly Related to Celiac Disease

Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD

Epithelial Cells May Cause Problems With Celiac Disease

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Can Vaccines Cause Celiac Disease?

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

An Overview of Cell Receptors and How They Work

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Can You Outgrow Celiac Disease?

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

What Is Refractory Celiac Disease?

Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD

How to Identify Gluten on Food Labels

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Overview of Gluten and Why It's so Difficult to Avoid

Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD

Foods Labeled Gluten-Free May Still Have Some Gluten

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Lymphocytes: Definitions of B Cells and T Cells

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

What Is Paradoxical Diarrhea?

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Constipation: Overview and More

By Barbara Bolen, PhD

Constipation: Signs, Symptoms, and Complications

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Constipation: Causes and Risk Factors

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS

How Constipation Is Diagnosed in Adults

By Colleen Doherty, MD

How Constipation Is Treated

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Best Foods to Eat When You Are Constipated

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

What to Do When You Have Hard Stools

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

11 Ways to Avoid Constipation When Traveling

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Miralax Safety and Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Foods You Should Never Eat When You're Constipated

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

How Laxatives Treat Constipation

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

How to Use Bowel Retraining for Constipation

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Learn About Abdominal Massages and Constipation Relief

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Adding Chia Seeds to Your Diet to Ease Constipation

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Are There Risks to Using Enemas?

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Guide to Over-the-Counter Laxatives

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Long-Term Effects of Taking Mineral Oil

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Foods to Help With Constipation

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS

Biofeedback for Constipation Treatment

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS

How to Use Stimulant Laxatives for Constipation

Medically reviewed by Paul A. Rufo, MD, MMSc

Treating Constipation With Osmotic Laxatives

Medically reviewed by Paul A. Rufo, MD, MMSc

Cascara Sagrada: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Natural Ways to Relieve Constipation

Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO

When to Choose Stool Softeners for Constipation

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Reduce Straining From Constipation

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

What You Can Do About Opioid Induced Constipation

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment for Constipation

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

The 7 Best Stool Softeners of 2020

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

Prescription Laxatives: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions

By Naveed Saleh, MD, MS

Diarrhea: Overview and More

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS

Diarrhea: Signs, Symptoms, and Complications

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Diarrhea: Causes and Risk Factors

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

How Diarrhea Is Diagnosed

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

How Diarrhea Is Treated

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

The Best Foods for a Post-Diarrhea Diet

Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD

Watery Diarrhea: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Foods to Avoid When You Have Diarrhea

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Benefits of a Bland Diet for Symptom Management

Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD

Causes of Diarrhea After Eating

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

What Are the Side Effects of Lomotil?

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS

Foods That Can Cause Diarrhea

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Why Eating Spicy Food Can Give You Diarrhea

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Antibiotics Most Likely to Cause Diarrhea

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Solesta for Fecal Incontinence

Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD

What You Need to Know About Lomotil

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS

What to Do If You Get Travelers' Diarrhea

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Homeopathic Remedies for Diarrhea

Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND

What to Know About Cholestyramine for Diarrhea

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Oral Rehydration Therapy (ORT) for Diarrheal Disease

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Tips for Treating Skin Irritation From Diarrhea

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Antidiarrheal Medications and When They Might Be Used

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea: Causes, Treatment, Prevention

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

3 Ways to Make Diarrhea Go Away Fast Without Drugs

Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD

Understanding the Causes of Diarrhea and Why We Get It

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Racial Disparities in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

By Amber J. Tresca

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Overview and More

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

IBD: Signs, Symptoms, and Complications

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

How Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Is Treated

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

An Overview of IBD Diet and Nutrition

Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD

How Inflammatory Bowel Disease Is Diagnosed

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Causes and Risk Factors

Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD

Crohn's Colitis in the Large Intestine

By Amber J. Tresca

Coronavirus and IBD: What You Should Know

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Gender Differences in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

What's the Connection Between Accutane and IBD?

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Symptoms of an IBD Flare-Up

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Why Clinical Remission Is Not the Goal in IBD

By Amber J. Tresca

Who Has a Greater Risk of Developing IBD?

Medically reviewed by Akash Goel, MD

Does the Contraceptive Pill Cause IBD?

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

7 Tips for Managing IBD-Related Night Sweats

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Does Stress Cause Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)?

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Signs and Symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS

The Differences Between IBD and IBS

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS

Understanding Ulcerative Colitis

When to See a Doctor About Pain in the Perianal Area

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Overview and More

By Amber J. Tresca

IBS: Signs, Symptoms, and Complications

By Barbara Bolen, PhD

Treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

By Barbara Bolen, PhD

IBS: Coping, Support, and Living Well

By Barbara Bolen, PhD

Irritable Bowel Syndrome: What to Eat for Better Management

By Barbara Bolen, PhD

Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Causes and Risk Factors

By Barbara Bolen, PhD

What Is a Spastic Colon?

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Causes and Triggers of the Vagal Response

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Prolapsed Hemorrhoids: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Constipation Predominant IBS (IBS-C)

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

What are Digestive Enzymes? Types and Functions

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

What Is Melanosis Coli and Is it Harmful?

Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD

Rectal Tenesmus Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD

Chronic Proctalgia Replaced by Its Subtype Syndromes

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

All About All of the Sphincters in Your Body

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Vaginal Splinting and Bowel Movements

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

How Proctalgia Fugax Is Diagnosed

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

The Anorectal Manometry Procedure

Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD

Why You May Have Postprandial Pain After Eating

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Visceral Hypersensitivity and IBS

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS

Thrombosed Hemorrhoid Symptoms and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Gastrocolic Reflex, IBS, and Increased Bowel Movements

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

How Organic Diseases Differ From Functional Disorders

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Digital Disimpaction and How It Is Done

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

The MRI Defecography Procedure

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Overview and Treatment of Anal Fissures

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

What Are the Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders?

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

What to Expect During Defecography

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS

Types of Colonic Transit Time Tests

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

The Role of Mast Cells in Our Health

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

The Role Dysbiosis May Be Playing in Your Health

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Dysmotility and Motility Dysfunction Disorders

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Balloon Expulsion Test for Dyssynergic Defecation

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Distension and Role in Digestive Disorders

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Alternating or Mixed-Type Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Atopic Disease Triggers and Symptoms

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

What You Need to Know About IBS

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

The Rome III Criteria for Digestive Disorders

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS

Levator Ani Syndrome: A Cause of Recurrent Anal Pain

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Benefits and Side Effects of Anticholinergic Drugs

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

What Is the Sphincter of Oddi

Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD

How Fecal Impaction Can Be Treated

Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD

Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

What to Expect From a Sigmoidoscopy

Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD

What to Do If You Experience a Rectal Prolapse

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Top 10 Myths About Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Overview of Narcotic Bowel Syndrome

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

How Calcium May Help Chronic Diarrhea

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS

Chronic Functional Constipation With No Specific Cause

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS

The BRAT Diet for Stomach Problems

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

How Gardening Can Be Good for Your Gut Health

Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD

When Your Stool's Appearance Looks Strange

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Hartmann’s Procedure: Preparation, Recovery, Long-Term Care

By Mark Gurarie

What Is a Hiccup?

By Kelly Burch

Nausea: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Small Bowel Diverticula: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

By Sherry Christiansen

Bilirubin: Definition, Application, and Significance

By Mark Gurarie

Lactose: Uses, Health Benefits, and Lactose Intolerance.

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome: Overview and More

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Meckel's Diverticulum: Overview and More

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS

Intussusception: Overview and More

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Intestinal Metaplasia: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment

By Sherry Christiansen

Home Remedies for Anal Fissures

Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND

Diverticulitis: Overview and More

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Diverticulitis: Signs, Symptoms, and Complications

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Causes and Risk Factors of Diverticulitis

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

How Diverticulitis Is Diagnosed

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

How Diverticulitis Is Treated

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Leaky Gut Diet: What to Eat for Better Managment

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Cullen Sign: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD

Sessile Polyp: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

By Amber J. Tresca

MALS (Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome)

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Fatty Liver Disease: Overview and More

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

What Is Hepatomegaly?

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency: Symptoms, Causes, and Diagnosis

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

Cecal Volvulus: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH

An Overview of Cholestasis

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS

An Overview of Refeeding Syndrome

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS

What Is a Rectopexy?

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