Blog Archives
Celiac Disease
Celiac disease, sometimes called celiac sprue or gluten-sensitive enteropathy, is an immune reaction to eating gluten, a protein found in […]
Gallstones
Gallstones are hardened deposits of digestive fluid that can form in your gallbladder. Your gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ […]
Gas / Bloating
Gas in your digestive system is part of the normal process of digestion. Getting rid of excess gas, either by […]
Gastroparesis
Gastroparesis is a condition that affects the normal spontaneous movement of the muscles (motility) in your stomach. Ordinarily, strong muscular […]
Gastritis / Dyspepsia
Gastritis is a general term for a group of conditions with one thing in common: inflammation of the lining of […]
H. Pylori Infections
H. pylori is a chronic bacterial infection that causes gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, and in some rare cases gastric cancer […]
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Peptic ulcers are open sores that develop on the inside lining of your stomach and the upper portion of your […]
Barrett’s Esophagus
In Barrett’s esophagus, the tissue in the tube connecting your mouth and stomach (esophagus) is replaced by tissue similar to […]
Dysphagia / Trouble Swallowing
Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) means it takes more time and effort to move food or liquid from your mouth to your […]
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into the tube connecting your mouth and stomach (esophagus). […]