Diverticulitis: Disease and Diet
Diverticulitis, while a relatively rare condition, is nevertheless the...
Category: Digestive Health
Lipase Test: Purpose, Procedure, and Results
Acute pancreatitis is the most prevalent cause of hospitalization for...
Why Does My Anus Itch?
Itchy anus, also known as, pruritus ani, is a fairly common symptom that...
Probiotics: What You Need to Know
Over the past 5-10 years, the global market for probiotics has grown to...
Colorectal Cancer Stages
Knowing you have a disease that the American Cancer Society predicts will...
What Is Rectal Bleeding: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help
Bright red blood on your toilet paper or in your poop can be a surprise,...
Lactose Intolerance: Signs, Symptoms, Diet Info & Foods to Avoid
To understand lactose intolerance, it’s helpful to understand lactose and...
What Is Proctitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Almost regardless of the cause, digestive diseases tend to all be...
Giardiasis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Giardia lamblia, also known as Giardia intestinalis, is a parasite common...
What is Enlarged Spleen: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
The spleen is one of those organs that everyone has heard of and knows is...
SIBO: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), as the name implies, is a...
Tapeworms in Humans: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
The National Institutes of Health estimates that there may be up to...