Condition in which muscles in the stomach work slowly, causing food and liquid to remain in the stomach for longer than normal.
GERD refers to the regurgitation of stomach acid into the esophagus. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Blood in the stool can be an alarming symptom that signals underlying conditions from hemorrhoids to colon cancer.
For patients having a colonoscopy, Yale Medicine's anesthesiologists offer both conscious sedation and general anesthesia, tailored to your needs.
POEM is a minimally invasive, endoscopic procedure for treating achalasia and other swallowing disorders. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Alcohol-related liver disease is liver damage caused by excessive consumption of alcohol. 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.
Binge eating disorder is characterized by eating an unusually large amount of food in one sitting and feeling a loss of control. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Diverticulitis is a condition in which a small sac forms along the colon and becomes blocked or inflamed. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Colonoscopy is a procedure that uses an endoscope to examine the inside of the large intestine. Learn more about this procedure.