Ulcerative Colitis in Adults (The Basics)
What is ulcerative colitis? Ulcerative colitis is a condition that causes diarrhea, belly pain, and bloody bowel movements. These symptoms happen because […]
Pancreatic Cancer (The Basics)
What is pancreatic cancer? Pancreatic cancer happens when normal cells in the pancreas change into abnormal cells and grow out of control. […]
Peptic Ulcers (The Basics)
What is a peptic ulcer? A peptic ulcer is a sore that can form on the lining of the stomach or duodenum. […]
Upper Endoscopy (The Basics)
What is upper endoscopy? Upper endoscopy is a procedure that lets a doctor look at the lining of the upper digestive tract. […]
Mouth Sores (The Basics)
What causes mouth sores? Different conditions can cause mouth sores, including: Canker sores – Canker sores are open sores (also called “ulcers”) […]
Hiccups (The Basics)
What are hiccups? Hiccups happen when your diaphragm, the muscle that separates your chest from your belly, suddenly contracts. When that happens, […]
Gallstones (The Basics)
What is the gallbladder? The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ that is tucked under your liver (figure 1). It stores bile, […]
Colon and Rectal Cancer (The Basics)
What is colorectal cancer? Colorectal cancer is cancer that affects the large intestine (also known as the colon) or the rectum. The […]
Diverticulitis (The Basics)
What is diverticulitis? Diverticulitis is a disorder that can cause belly pain, fever, and problems with bowel movements. The food we eat […]
Food Poisoning (The Basics)
What is food poisoning? Food poisoning is an illness that can cause nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Food poisoning is caused by eating […]