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.
Condition marked by inflammation of the stomach and intestines.
Abdominal pain is a common symptom; emergency medicine doctors use physical exams and other tools to diagnose its cause.
Condition in which muscles in the stomach work slowly, causing food and liquid to remain in the stomach for longer than normal.
Abdominal migraine is a difficult-to-diagnose condition characterized by stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting. 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.
Colonoscopy is a procedure that uses an endoscope to examine the inside of the large intestine. Learn more about this procedure.
GERD refers to the regurgitation of stomach acid into the esophagus. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Celiac disease is an immune reaction to gluten, a protein in wheat, barley, and rye. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
For patients having a colonoscopy, Yale Medicine's anesthesiologists offer both conscious sedation and general anesthesia, tailored to your needs.