Posts tagged with ‘Gastroenterologic’

A Meckel’s diverticulum is a small pouch on the wall of the lower part of the small intestine. It is…

Intussusception is medical emergency when one part of the intestine slides into another section. This causes a serious blockage.

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a disease of the intestine that can affect premature and newborn babies.

Diverticular disease is a group of conditions that affect your large intestine (colon). It involves small pouches or sacs, called…

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,…

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…

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