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Blood in Urine (Hematuria)

Blood in your urine -- your doctor might call it hematuria -- usually isn’t a cause for major alarm. Your doctor might order blood tests to look fo...

Blood in Stool

A condition in which fragile, abnormal blood vessels lead to bleeding. While blood in stool can signal a serious problem, it doesn't always. Many p...

Bleeding in The Digestive Tract: Why it Happens

Stomach acid that returns, or 'refluxes,' back into the esophagus from the stomach can cause irritation and inflammation of the esophagus (esophagi...

Types of Probiotics

Probiotics are sometimes called 'good bacteria.' They’re live bacteria and yeasts help with digestion. Good bacteria in probiotics combats the bad ...

Ascites

Ascites is the buildup of fluid in your belly, often due to severe liver disease. If they think you have ascites, the doctor will use a needle to r...

Anal Fissure Symptoms

But sometimes, medical treatment is the only way to heal this painful condition. An anal fissure is usually a short-term (or acute) problem, with s...

Why Do I Need a Liver and Spleen Scan?

There are few risks for most people when having a liver scan. The scans give your doctor tons of valuable information. A liver scan uses a trace am...

Inherited Liver Diseases

The two most common inherited liver diseases are hemochromatosis and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. Whenever hemochromatosis is suspected, a blood...

Cirrhosis and Your Liver

If your doctor tells you that you have cirrhosis, it means you have a condition that causes scar tissue to gradually replace your healthy liver cel...

What is An Alkaline Phosphatase Test?

When the test is done, the lab tech will take the tourniquet off, and you’ll get a bandage on the spot where the needle went in. Be sure to let you...

What is An Alanine Aminotransferease (ALT) Test?

The alanine aminotransferase (ALT) test is a blood test that checks for liver damage. Doctors often give the ALT test along with other liver tests....

Understanding Ulcers

An untreated ulcer also can lead to a hole in your stomach, which may need to be fixed with surgery.