Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic condition that causes abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits, affecting the frequency of bathroom visits and the consistency of stool.
Colonoscopy is a procedure that uses an endoscope to examine the inside of the large intestine. Learn more about this procedure.
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GERD refers to the regurgitation of stomach acid into the esophagus. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Gastrointestinal cancers occur when DNA changes cause malignant (cancerous) cells to grow along the gastrointestinal tract. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
POEM is a minimally invasive, endoscopic procedure for treating achalasia and other swallowing disorders.
Achalasia is a disorder of the esophagus that makes it difficult to swallow food and liquids.
Inflammatory bowel disease is the umbrella term for two conditions that cause chronic inflammation within the digestive system: ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
Abdominal pain is a common symptom; emergency medicine doctors use physical exams and other tools to diagnose its cause.