Digestive Health Archive

After a new colostomy, gas and watery output are common worries. Learn how doctors look for causes and which diet tweaks might ease symptoms.

Gallstones can cause sudden, intense pain, but surgery isn't the only option to consider. See how eating habits may affect future flare‑ups.

Different acid reflux medicines may contain different ingredients. Cost, symptom control, and how each works in the stomach may all factor into your choice.

A diagnosis of gastroparesis can be confusing and worrisome. Learn what's happening in the stomach and which steps may help relieve symptoms.

High amylase or lipase on a blood test can hint at pancreatic trouble-or nothing serious at all. Learn how doctors interpret these results.

Infrequent but stubborn heartburn can be tricky to calm. Fast‑acting antacids, H2 blockers, and stronger options may all fit into a relief plan.

An unusual mass in the digestive tract can cause pain, nausea, or even blockage. Learn what forms it, who gets it, and how doctors remove it.

A cough that eases only after eating can be puzzling. Explore how hidden acid reflux might be triggering symptoms at mealtimes and when to ask a doctor about it.

Heartburn often starts after a meal. It can create a burning sensation high in the abdomen, just below the bottom of the breastbone, or underneath the middle of the breastbone in the chest. It can also include other symptoms.

The brain communicates with the gastrointestinal tract through a connection scientists call the gut-brain axis. Evidence suggests that when the gut is irritated by triggers such as infection, stress, food, allergies, alcohol, or heredity, the resulting inflammation could influence mood.