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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.
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.
Peptic ulcer
A dull or burning pain in the stomach could be a peptic ulcer. Find out more about this common, treatable digestive condition.
Gallstones
Gallstones are hard pieces of material that can form in your gallbladder. Learn about causes and treatment for this sometimes painful digestive disorder.
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.
Gas and gas pains
Learn about what is normal digestive system gas, what contributes to gas, and what you can do to lessen gas or gas pains.
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