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Traveler's diarrhea
Learn how to avoid contaminated food and water that may lead to this common travel hazard. Plus, find out what to do if it strikes.
Tapeworm infection
Tapeworms in the intestines usually cause mild disease. Immature tapeworms, called larval cysts, can cause serious disease in other parts of the body.
Systemic mastocytosis
Excess mast cells can build up in skin, bone and organs. When triggered, the cells release substances that can cause allergic reactions and organ damage.
Stomach polyps
These masses of cells that form on your stomach lining usually don't cause symptoms. Learn what causes them and when to be concerned.
Stomach cancer
Stomach cancer, which is also called gastric cancer, is cancer that begins in the stomach. Learn about symptoms, causes, detection and treatments.
Sore throat
Find out what causes this common affliction, when to see a doctor and what you can do to get relief from a sore throat.
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) can occur when excess bacteria builds up in the small intestine. Learn more about this bowel disorder.
Small bowel cancer
This type of cancer starts in the small intestine. Find out more about symptoms and treatments, including surgery, chemotherapy and targeted therapy.
Short bowel syndrome
This digestive condition happens when part of the small intestine is missing or damaged, either at birth or after surgery. The syndrome keeps you from absorbing needed nutrients.
Sepsis
Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of sepsis, a serious infection-related illness.
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