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We all experience digestive upsets from time to time. Whether it’s stomach discomfort or a bout of constipation or diarrhea, it’s quite normal to experience occasional gastrointestinal (GI) issues. How do you know when it’s time to see your doctor? Continue reading to find out.   Severe Abdominal Pain [...]

Although they are both conditions of the large intestine and share some common symptoms, diverticulitis and ulcerative colitis are different gastrointestinal problems. Diverticulitis is usually an acute condition (although sometimes recurring) where small sacs develop in the lining of the large intestine. Ulcerative colitis is a lifelong inflammatory bowel [...]

The terms “acid reflux” and “gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)” are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. Acid reflux refers to an episode of stomach acid rising into the esophagus that causes uncomfortable symptoms like burning, sour taste and chest pain. GERD is a chronic condition [...]

Fatty liver disease is an excess of fat in the liver. The most common type is metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formally called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). According to the American Liver Foundation, about 25% of people in the United States have MASLD. Addressing fatty liver early [...]

Celiac disease is a hereditary autoimmune disease. In patients with celiac disease, the immune system attacks the small intestine in response to consuming gluten, which is a protein found in grains such as wheat, barley, and rye. This leads to damage to the small intestine. This damage can become severe [...]