Nausea and Vomiting in Adults (The Basics)
What are nausea and vomiting? Nausea is the feeling you get when you think you might throw up. Vomiting is when you actually throw up. […]
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (The Basics)
What is nonalcoholic fatty liver disease? Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, sometimes called NAFLD, is a condition in which fat builds up in the liver. The […]
Severe Abdominal Pain (The Basics)
Are there different types of abdominal pain? Yes. “Abdominal pain” means pain in the abdomen (or belly), which is the part of the body between […]
Cirrhosis (The Basics)
What is cirrhosis? Cirrhosis is a disease that scars the liver. The liver is a big organ in the upper right side of the belly). […]
Hepatitis C (The Basics)
What is hepatitis C? Hepatitis C is a disease that harms the liver. The liver is a big organ in the upper right side of […]
Colon Polyps (The Basics)
What are colon polyps? Colon polyps are tiny growths that form on the inside of the large intestine (also known as the colon). Polyps are […]
Bloody Stools (The Basics)
What are bloody stools? “Stools” is another word for “bowel movements.” If you have bloody stools, you might see bright red blood: On the toilet […]
Esophageal Stricture (The Basics)
What is esophageal stricture? An esophageal stricture is a narrowing of the esophagus, the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. People can get […]
Gastritis (The Basics)
What is gastritis? “Gastritis” means inflammation of the stomach lining. Some people have gastritis that comes on suddenly and lasts only for a short time. […]
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (The Basics)
What is irritable bowel syndrome? Irritable bowel syndrome, or “IBS,” is a condition that causes belly pain and problems with bowel movements. Some people with […]