Fatty liver disease occurs when fat deposits inside of the body, within organs such as the liver. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
A medical device that is placed in the stomach and inflated so it takes up space. It remains in place for six months before it is removed.
A vitamin D deficiency can cause health problems like muscle weakness and brittle bones.
Cirrhosis is a condition in which the liver is scarred due to liver disease. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
A type of cancer that starts in the anus can can cause rectal bleeding and anal pain.
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.
Pediatric gastroesophageal reflux is a condition of repeated regurgitation in babies that irritates the esophagus and causes pain. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
A type of weight-loss surgery that helps people with obesity lose weight. It involves reducing the size of the stomach and rerouting part of the small intestine.
Abdominal pain is a common symptom; emergency medicine doctors use physical exams and other tools to diagnose its cause.