Colorectal polyps are abnormal growths on the inner wall of the colon or rectum. Most are benign but removing them prevents them from progressing to cancer.
Pancreatic cancer begins in the cells of the pancreas, an organ behind the stomach that produces hormones such as insulin and enzymes to aid digestion.
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is an interventional endoscopy procedure that employs heat to burn off diseased tissue.
POEM is a minimally invasive, endoscopic procedure for treating achalasia and other swallowing disorders.
Celiac disease is an immune reaction to gluten, a protein in wheat, barley, and rye. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Dysphagia is the medical term used to describe swallowing difficulties. Some people with dysphagia experience pain while swallowing, known as odynophagia.
A type of cancer that starts in the liver and can cause stomach pain and swelling and jaundice.
Gaucher disease is a rare, inherited disorder that causes fatty substances to build up in the spleen, liver and other organs.
Celiac disease is a digestive disorder in which the small intestine becomes inflamed and damaged by gluten, a protein found in many grains.
GERD is a common gastrointestinal disorder that occurs when stomach contents flow into the esophagus.