Digestive Health Archive

Fatty liver, ongoing inflammation, cirrhosis, alcohol, and even hepatitis C can all interact. Learn how these factors may shape future liver cancer risk.

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

Gastroenteritis isn’t true flu. But it is very contagious and can spread through germs on hands, food, and water.

Iron pills often cause constipation and stomach woes. Explore ways to adjust dose, type, and your diet so you can treat anemia more comfortably.

Learn what can cause partial or full small bowel obstruction and which dietary choices during recovery can help.

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

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.

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

Persistent loose stools that don't improve with more fiber may signal more than a simple diet issue. Explore what might be going on.

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.