Diverticulitis is a condition in which a small sac forms along the colon and becomes blocked or inflamed. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
POEM is a minimally invasive, endoscopic procedure for treating achalasia and other swallowing disorders.
Abnormal DNA changes can cause cancer to develop on the inner wall of the esophagus. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Dysphagia is the medical term used to describe swallowing difficulties. Some people with dysphagia experience pain while swallowing, known as odynophagia.
GERD refers to the regurgitation of stomach acid into the esophagus. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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A type of cancer that begins in the gallbladder, a small organ located below the liver.
Gastrointestinal cancers occur when DNA changes cause malignant (cancerous) cells to grow along the gastrointestinal tract. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Achalasia is a disorder of the esophagus that makes it difficult to swallow food and liquids.
Abdominal pain is a common symptom; emergency medicine doctors use physical exams and other tools to diagnose its cause.