GERD refers to the regurgitation of stomach acid into the esophagus. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Abdominal pain is a common symptom; emergency medicine doctors use physical exams and other tools to diagnose its cause.
Abdominal migraine is a difficult-to-diagnose condition characterized by stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Achalasia is a disorder of the esophagus that makes it difficult to swallow food and liquids.
Dysphagia is the medical term used to describe swallowing difficulties. Some people with dysphagia experience pain while swallowing, known as odynophagia.
Pediatric gastroesophageal reflux is common; it becomes a problem when the esophagus is irritated and causes pain or a burning sensation.
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is an interventional endoscopy procedure that employs heat to burn off diseased tissue.
When the sense of smell is lost or compromised—a condition called anosmia—it is not just enjoyment of life that is affected but also health and safety.
The number one cause of death in America is heart attack, and the top symptom of a heart attack is chest pain, so people should take such pains seriously.
Constipation is characterized by either infrequent bowel movements or the passage of dry, hard stools.