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Eosinophilic esophagitis
Learn more about the causes and treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis — a digestive disease caused by an allergic reaction.
Blastocystis hominis
This microscopic organism is a parasite that can live in your digestive system. Whether it causes digestive problems isn't clear.
Emerging treatments for multiple sclerosis
There is no cure for this disorder of the nervous system but promising research offers hope for new ways to slow and perhaps reverse the effects of this disease.
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
In this rare disease, tumors in the digestive tract cause excess production of a certain hormone. High levels of this hormone increase stomach acid, leading to peptic ulcers.
Ulcerative colitis
This type of inflammatory bowel disease affects the innermost lining of your digestive tract. Learn about available treatments for this often exhausting condition.
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Bleeding from anywhere in your digestive tract is a symptom of a disorder. Bleeding can be hidden or obvious, slight or severe.
Capsule endoscopy
This procedure involves swallowing a tiny capsule with a camera inside to get a view of the inside of the digestive tract. Find out what to expect.
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, unpleasant 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.
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