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 […]
Aspirin to Prevent Heart Attacks and Cancer (The Basics)
Can aspirin prevent health problems? Yes, aspirin can prevent a few different health problems in certain people. For example, in people who have had […]
Hepatitis C Treatments (The Basics)
Should I be treated for hepatitis C? Hepatitis C is a serious infection and a major cause of liver disease. Treatment is […]
Barrett’s Esophagus (The Basics)
What is Barrett’s esophagus? Barrett’s esophagus is a condition that affects the esophagus (the tube that carries food from the mouth to […]