Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia (GAVE), also known as watermelon stomach, is a rare cause of bleeding from the stomach lining. GAVE is associated with chronic diseases such as liver cirrhosis,...
Digestive disorders
Hepatitis C is a virus that targets the liver and causes inflammation that can damage the organs. Hepatitis C is contagious, spreading from person to person through contact with infected...
Diarrhea is a common digestive problem most people experience as often as a couple of times per year. Diarrhea is loose or watery bowel movements that occur more than three...
Celiac disease, also known as celiac sprue or gluten-sensitive enteropathy, affects around 2 million Americans. Its prevalence has increased in the last few decades. Celiac disease is a chronic, auto-immune...
Fatty liver disease, medically known as hepatic steatosis, develops when excessive fat accumulates in the liver. If a person consumes little or no alcohol, it is non-alcoholic fatty liver disease...
Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). They share similar symptoms, yet are two distinct conditions affecting different parts of the digestive tract. While the...
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is also known as acid reflux or is commonly referred to as “heartburn” or “indigestion.” This condition causes discomfort or burning sensation in the esophagus when acid rises out of the stomach toward the throat.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common gastrointestinal diseases. It affects an estimated 10 to 25% of the US population and accounts for over 3.5 million physician...
