Digestive Disorders

Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a disease that affects your bile ducts, which are tubes that carry bile from your liver to your small intestine. Bile is a digestive [...]

Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease or periodontitis, is a common infection of the gums that surround and support your teeth. If left untreated, gum disease can [...]

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes acute gastroenteritis, an illness characterized by diarrhea and vomiting. It is the most common cause of stomach flu [...]

Nausea and vomiting are common symptoms that can be caused by various factors, ranging from minor issues like motion sickness to more serious conditions like food poisoning [...]

Hepatocellular carcinoma is a type of cancer that starts in the liver. Unlike secondary liver cancers that have spread from other organs, hepatocellular carcinoma originates [...]

If you or a loved one is experiencing bowel incontinence or discomfort in the anal area, it may be a sign of rectal prolapse. This condition occurs when the lining of the [...]

Fatty liver disease is a common condition where extra fat builds up in your liver. It often causes no symptoms and can be reversed with diet and exercise. However, if left [...]

Dehydration is a condition that occurs when your body doesn't have enough fluids to function properly. It can be caused by various factors, such as excessive sweating, [...]

Cold agglutinin disease (CAD) is a rare form of autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) that affects about 1 in 300,000 people. It occurs when the body's immune system [...]

Food addiction is a growing concern, with increasing evidence suggesting that certain foods can trigger the same reward and pleasure centers in the brain as addictive drugs. [...]