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.
GERD refers to the regurgitation of stomach acid into the esophagus. 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.
Abdominal pain is a common symptom; emergency medicine doctors use physical exams and other tools to diagnose its cause.
Blood in the stool can be an alarming symptom that signals underlying conditions from hemorrhoids to colon cancer.