Digestive Health
What Causes Constipation? 13 Factors You Shouldn’t Ignore
Suddenly backed up? There are a myriad of sneaky lifestyle factors, medications, and illnesses that can cause constipation.
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12 Signs You Could Have a Tapeworm
Eating undercooked or raw meat could put you at risk of infection with tapeworms. Learn... -
7 Signs of Gallbladder Cancer You Might Ignore
Your gallbladder is located under the right side of your liver, and it stores the... -
11 Celiac Disease Symptoms You Need to Pay Attention To
The symptoms of a gluten allergy are so subtle that many cases are missed. Here’... -
9 Signs Your “Heartburn” Is Actually Allergies
If you have difficulty swallowing and digesting, it could be due to allergic cells in your airways. -
7 Medical Reasons You Shouldn’t Ignore Heartburn
If you’ve ever been pregnant, had spicy food, eaten too much, or just generally... -
What Causes Diverticulitis? 10 Things GI Docs Wish You Knew
If you have ever been sidelined by diverticulitis, you know that it's excruciating. To keep... -
11 Things Your Bowel Movements Can Reveal About Your Health
How do you know if your BMs are normal? Here, experts give the 411 on number... -
13 Natural Heartburn Home Remedies Everyone Should Know
Here are a few things you can do for heartburn relief that don't involve over-the-counter...
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15 Signs Your Upper Abdominal Pain May Be an Emergency
Upper abdominal pain can be no big deal—or it can merit a trip to... -
The 13 Best Foods to Eat When You’re Bloated
That puffy, too-full feeling you get after eating a large meal, eating too quickly, or... -
7 Stomach Pains and What They Mean
We all have tummy troubles now and again, but certain symptoms may signal something more... -
Yes, There’s Actually a Reason You Can’t Poop on Vacation—Here’s Why
Traveler's constipation ruining your vacation? A gastroenterologist explains why it happens—and how to get... -
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: 9 Symptoms and Risk Factors You Need to Know
How to know when common constipation, diarrhea, gas, bloating, or abdominal pain may be a... -
6 Subtle Signs of Acid Reflux You Might Be Ignoring
Acid reflux can masquerade as everything from a cold to poor dental hygiene. If you... -
Right Side Abdominal Pain: What It Could Mean
That pain in your right side—dull and lingering or sudden and sharp, you need... -
12 Medical Reasons Why You Keep Getting Diarrhea
Having the runs is no fun, but when diarrhea sticks around, it could be a...
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12 Things You Should Do If You Wake Up With Stomach Pain
"Stomachache" is a vague symptom, so it can be hard to know how to start... -
8 Normal Reasons Your Belly Is Bloated (and 4 Times to Worry)
Belly bloating is often related to diet—but sometimes more serious conditions could be a... -
9 Fatty Liver Symptoms You Need to Watch Out For
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is the most common liver disease in America. If you have... -
7 Subtle Signs You Could Have Ulcerative Colitis
Running to the bathroom a lot lately? It could be ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory...