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Diverticulitis Diet
Your doctor may also recommend a fiber supplement, such as psyllium (Metamucil) or methylcellulose (Citrucel) one to three times a day. In the past...
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Diverticular Disease
Diverticular disease consists of three conditions that involve the development of small sacs or pockets in the wall of the colon, including diverti...
Read moreWhat are The Symptoms of Celiac Disease?
Celiac disease can have many different symptoms. When you have celiac disease, your small intestine can’t properly digest nutrients from food. You ...
Read moreDigestive Problems and Bleeding Varices
Treating the underlying cause of bleeding varices can help prevent their return. Someone with symptoms of bleeding varices should seek treatment im...
Read moreWhy is Your Poop Black and Tarry?
A bleeding ulcer is the most common concerning cause of dark stools. This is called melena and is a sign of an upper gastrointestinal bleed. If you...
Read moreAnal Fissure Diagnosis and Treatment
But if your doctor thinks an inflammatory bowel disease has led to the anal fissure, you might need more tests. Often, the number and location of a...
Read moreHepatic Encephalopathy
You've had liver disease for a while, but now you notice something different about the way you act and feel. You may have hepatic encephalopathy (H...
Read moreStool Colors
Most of the time, green or greenish poop is normal. So, if you’re eating those foods, and your poop is yellow, it may be time to see a doctor. Some...
Read moreWhat is Diverticulosis?
Diverticulosis is when pockets called diverticula form in the walls of your digestive tract. In the past, most experts thought not eating enough fi...
Read moreUpper GI Series Test
An upper GI series is a group of X-ray tests that look at your GI tract -- your food pipe (the esophagus), stomach, and the first part of your smal...
Read moreEGD (Upper Endoscopy)
An EGD is a procedure in which a thin scope with a light and camera at its tip is used to look inside the upper digestive tract -- the esophagus, s...
Read moreHemorrhoids
If the symptoms don’t go away in a week or if you have bleeding, see your doctor to make sure you don’t have a more serious condition. People who s...
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