An irritable bowel syndrome is a group of symptoms that occur together, including recurrent abdominal pain and changes i
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Vomiting is the body's way of excreting harmful substances in the stomach, or it could be a reaction to something th
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Dysentery is a gastrointestinal disease. Causes include bacterial or parasitic infections. Symptoms include diarrhea, fe
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Diarrhea (possibly more frequent, loose, watery stools) is a common problem. It can occur on its own or be accompanied b
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Fatty liver disease is when fat builds up in the liver. There are two main types: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Alc
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Alcoholic liver disease is a common but preventable condition. Alcoholic liver disease is caused by excessive alcohol co
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Jaundice is a condition that results when excessive amounts of circulating bilirubin in the blood dissolve in subcutaneo
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Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. The liver is a vital organ that processes nutrients, filters blood, and fight
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Typhoid fever is a life-threatening infection caused by the Salmonella Typhi bacterium. Transmission usually occurs thro
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Dyspepsia is another word for indigestion. People with chronic indigestion often report stomach pain, bloating, and gas
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Bloating is a condition in which the stomach feels full and tight, often due to gas. People may confuse bloating with ot
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Indigestion is a problem in the upper abdomen. Indigestion describes specific symptoms, such as abdominal pain and a fee
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The esophagus is the muscular tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. Esophagitis can cause pain, difficul
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A perforation is a hole made in the wall of an organ in the body. This problem can occur in the esophagus, stomach, smal
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An Intestinal Obstruction can cut off the blood supply to part of your gut. The lack of blood leads to the death of the
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With a hiatal hernia, part of the stomach pushes through an opening in the diaphragm into the chest. The diaphragm is a
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GERD occurs when stomach acid repeatedly backs up into the tube that connects the mouth and stomach. This backwash can i
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Acidity occurs when the gastric glands in the stomach produce excess acid and the kidneys cannot eliminate it. It is usu
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Pancreatitis occurs when digestive enzymes are already activated in the pancreas, which irritates the cells of the pancr
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When the bile ducts are blocked, bile backs up in the liver, and jaundice occurs due to increased levels of bilirub
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Intestinal problems, such as polyps and cancer, infections, celiac disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, div
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Nausea and vomiting may occur. Chronic gallbladder disease is associated with gallstones and mild inflammation. In such
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Liver disease does not always cause recognizable signs and symptoms. When signs and symptoms of liver disease appear, th
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The most common digestive disorders include gastroesophageal reflux disease, cancer, irritable bowel syndrome, lactose i
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