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Intestinal obstruction
A blocked intestine needs prompt medical care. Learn about symptoms and the wide range of causes for this serious but treatable digestive disorder.
Diarrhea
Learn more about what causes this common digestive condition, and how you can treat and prevent it.
Esophageal spasms
This digestive condition is sometimes mistaken for heart pain. Learn about symptoms and treatment for these painful contractions in the esophagus.
Indigestion
Is it indigestion or something else? Find out about causes, symptoms and treatment for this common digestive disorder.
Upper endoscopy
In this simple procedure, a tiny camera is used to visually examine your upper digestive system. Find out what to expect.
Endoscopic mucosal resection
Endoscopic mucosal resection, a procedure to remove abnormal tissue from the lining of the digestive tract, is used for both diagnosis and treatment.
Gastroparesis
This digestive condition affects muscles in the stomach and keeps it from emptying fully. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
This inherited blood vessel disorder can cause severe nosebleeds, strokes, bleeding in the digestive tract and anemia.
Functional dyspepsia
Learn about functional dyspepsia, a digestive disorder with no clear cause. Treatment may help relieve this common condition.
Carcinoid tumors
Learn about these slow-growing cancers that usually begin in the digestive system or in the lungs. Treatments include peptide receptor radionuclide therapy.
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