Posts tagged with ‘Gastroenterologic’

Hirschsprung’s is a rare birth defect that affects the large intestine. It is caused by missing nerves near the end…

A clostridium difficile (C. diff.) infection is a bacterial infection in your intestines.

Esophageal atresia (EA) and a tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) is a digestive disorder that can affect some babies at birth.

Colorectal cancer starts in the colon or the rectum. Because they share common features, these two cancers are often referred…

Reflux is a medical condition that happens when the acid in your stomach backs up to your throat. It causes…

Peptic ulcer disease is a condition where there’s a raw area in the lining of the stomach or upper part…

Lactose intolerance means your body cannot tolerate the sugar in milk and other dairy products.

It can be common to have trouble digesting food. You can have various symptoms with indigestion, such as stomach pain,…

A Meckel’s diverticulum is a pouch on the small intestine. Learn about the possible symptoms and treatments.

Intussusception is a serious problem when the intestine folds into itself and causes a blockage. It is most common in…

Heartburn is a burning feeling in the lower chest, along with a sour or bitter taste in the throat and…

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is an inflammatory, allergic disease. It may be confused with GERD. Learn about the symptoms and…

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a serious intestinal disease. It mostly occurs in premature infants or babies with weakened immune systems…

Diverticular disease involves small pouches that form on the wall of the large intestine. They can become inflamed and cause…

Constipation refers to when your body has difficulty in having a bowel movement. It is common at all ages. Certain…