Digestive Health

Learn how to care for your gut, whether you experience diarrhea, gas, have a specific digestive health condition like IBS, or want a healthier microbiome.
Terrible stomachache
Helicobacter Pylori Infection: Overview and More
Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH
Gut bacteria and heart health
TMAO and Gut Bacteria's Role in Heart Health
Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD
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What Causes Hard, Small, and Pellet-Like Stool
Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS
Water - Photo Illustrations
What Does It Mean If Your Poop Is Green?
Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD
Cropped shot of an unrecognizable man washing his hands in the kitchen sink at home
Dysentery: Overview and More
Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH
Midsection Of Woman Sitting In Bathroom
Causes of Loose Stool and How to Fix Them
Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS
Asian woman measuring her waist
Unexplained Weight Loss: Definition, Causes, and Diagnosis
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Man with hands on his stomach
What's in Your Stomach's Gastric Juice?
Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH
It's that time of the year again
Black Stool From Serious Nosebleeds
Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD
Girl drinking a glass of milk
Is Milk Good for Ulcer Treatment?
Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH
Root ginger (Zingiber)
Taking Ginger for Nausea Relief
Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH
Dirt
People Who Eat Dirt or Have Pica
Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD
Enema on a pink background, medical concept, top view, minimalism
How to Use an Enema for Clearing the Bowel
Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH
Older man talks to his doctor
Risks of Colon Cleanses and Laxatives
Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD
Human digestive system illustration
Organs That Make up the Digestive System
Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD
Small Intestine Jejunum section. LM
What Is the Jejunum and What Is Its Function?
Medically reviewed by Paul A. Rufo, MD, MMSc
Appendix
Appendix Pain: Causes, Treatment, and When to See a Doctor
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
E. coli Bacteria
E. Coli: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Hemorrhoids
Possible Causes of Bloody Stool
Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD
Woman with stomach pain
How to Keep Your Gut Flora Balanced
Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD
Wall of the small intestine
The Narrowing of Lumen in the Intestines
Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH
Woman laying on the couch with stomach pain
Learn the Symptoms of Chronic Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH
Small Intestine
Exploring the Small Intestine
Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD
Woman sitting on bed holding stomach, head bowed
Everything You Need to Know About Appendicitis
Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH
Running to the toilet
Is There Something Wrong With Your Bowels?
Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS
Woman lying on couch with stomach pain
An Overview of Gastroparesis
Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD
Man with indigestion
Gastritis: Overview and More
Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH
Concerned woman in bathroom
What Is Normal Stool After Ostomy Surgery?
Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD
A woman with an upset stomach sitting on her bed
Benefits, Side Effects, and Dosage of Magnesium Citrate
Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD
doctor holding model of an esophagus
Diseases That Can Affect the Esophagus
Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS
Anal Canal illustration
Overview of the Anal Sphincter
Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD
Woman with stomach ache sitting up in bed
The Effects of Medications on the Stomach
Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD
Adult sitting on a toilet.
What It Means When Your Poop Floats
Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH
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Natural Remedies for Lactose Intolerance
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
Man digesting
How Does Peristalsis Help Your Body Digest Food?
Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH
Doctor assisting patient with severe abdominal pain
Bowel Perforation: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD
Hispanic doctor examining neck of patient
Causes of Gastrointestinal Bleeding in the Esophagus
Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD
An artichoke plant before it's plucked
Natural Remedies to Soothe Indigestion
Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD
A pile of pills
Concerned About Undigested Pills in Stool?
Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH
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Treatments for Barrett's Esophagus
Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH
The digestive system.
What Is the Digestive System?
Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH
Bentonite
Bentonite Clay Health Benefits and Side Effects
Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH
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Strengthening Your Anal Sphincter: Why and How
Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD
Woman holding her stomach in pain
Symptoms of Common Stomach and Digestive Problems
Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD
a man holding his abdomen
Gastrointestinal Tract Bleeding: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS
The location of the pancreas.
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis
Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD
Woman sleeping with hot water bottle
Causes of Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders
Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD
Pureed pumpkin soup in a bowl with a spoon and a napkin
Puréed Diet: Benefits and How It Works
Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH
bowl of oatmeal with honey
Mechanical Soft Diet: Benefits and How It Works
Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD
A bowl of chicken broth
Full Liquid Diet: Benefits and How It Works
Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH
two cups of green tea
Clear Liquid Diet: Benefits and How It Works
Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH
Toilet paper rolls
How Bad Is It to Hold Your Poop?
Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD
Medical tests Nurse in lab
How Fecal Microbiota Transplants Work
Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD
Breakfast yogurt parfait with granola, mango, berries in jar
How to Have Healthy Gut Bacteria
Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD
Older woman holding stomach
Stomach Pain: Causes, Treatment, and When to See a Doctor
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
Towel and sink in modern bathroom
Why You Might See Blood in Your Stool
Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS
probiotic supplements in blister packs
How to Choose the Right Probiotic for You
Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH
doctor with patient
Understanding Functional Diarrhea
Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD
woman writing in notebook
Keep a Food Diary to Identify Food Triggers
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Gut Bacteria (3D)
How Your Gut Flora Impacts Health
Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD