Short statue is typically diagnosed when a child's height is two standard deviations from the mean for his or her age and gender. Learn about causes and treatment.
Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic condition that causes abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits, affecting the frequency of bathroom visits and the consistency of stool.
Celiac disease is an immune reaction to gluten, a protein in wheat, barley, and rye. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Dermatitis herpetiformis is an autoimmune disease triggered by eating gluten. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Inadequate levels of vitamin D can cause health problems like muscle weakness and brittle bones.
A type of cancer that begins in glandular cells that line the small intestine.
Constipation is characterized by either infrequent bowel movements or the passage of dry, hard stools.
A chronic disease in which the body makes little to no insulin, resulting in high blood glucose levels
Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not produce insulin or does not use it properly. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Inflammatory bowel disease is the umbrella term for two conditions that cause chronic inflammation within the digestive system: ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.