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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]