Digestive Disorders Medical Reference
- Inherited Liver Diseases
WebMD explains the symptoms and treatment of hemochromatosis and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, both inherited conditions.
- Digestive Problems and Bleeding Varices
WebMD explains bleeding varices, a potentially fatal complication of liver damage and portal hypertension.
- What Is Portal Hypertension?
WebMD explains portal hypertension, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
- The Urea Breath Test and H. Pylori
WebMD looks at the urea breath test, which is used to detect the H. pylori bacteria that causes ulcers.
- What Is Gastritis?
WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment of gastritis, a common condition in which the lining of the stomach becomes inflamed and irritated.
- Swallowing Problems
WebMD explains the potential causes, diagnosis, and treatment of swallowing problems.
- Digestive Diseases and ERCP Testing
WebMD looks at how ERCP (endoscopic retrograde of cholangiopancreatography) can be used to diagnose and treat problems of the digestive system.
- Nausea: Causes and Treatments
WebMD explains the causes of nausea and vomiting – and when to call the doctor.
- Understanding Ulcers
Get basic information about ulcers -- including causes, types, and treatment -- from the experts at WebMD.
- Ulcer Treatment and Prevention
WebMD's guide to the diagnosis and treatment of ulcers.
- Understanding Ulcer Symptoms
Learn about ulcer symptoms from the experts at WebMD.
- Understanding Nausea and Vomiting -- Treatment
The experts at WebMD offer tips for treating nausea and vomiting.
- Understanding Gallstones -- Prevention
Is it possible to prevent gallstones? The experts at WebMD have tips for keeping this common condition at bay.
- Gallstone Symptoms & Warning Signs
Often, gallstones don't have any symptoms. WebMD explains how you'll know if you have them.
- Understanding Gallstones -- Diagnosis and Treatment
WebMD explains how gallstones are diagnosed and treated.
- Understanding Gallstones -- the Basics
WebMD explains the basics of gallstones, a digestive disorder.
- What Is a Hiatal Hernia?
WebMD explains how to recognize and treat hiatal hernias.
- Understanding Appendicitis -- Symptoms
WebMD's guide to the warning signs of appendicitis.
- Understanding Diverticulitis -- Prevention
Learn how to prevent diverticulitis through diet, exercise, and other tips.
- Understanding Diverticulitis: Causes and Treatment
From causes to treatments, get the facts about diverticulitis and diverticulosis from experts at WebMD.
- Understanding Pancreatitis -- Symptoms
Could you have pancreatitis? WebMD explains the symptoms of both acute and chronic pancreatitis.
- Hemorrhoid Symptoms and Getting a Diagnosis
Wondering if you might have hemorrhoids, and if you should call your doctor? Learn more about the most common symptoms of hemorrhoids and how to get a diagnosis.
- What Are the Symptoms of Diverticulitis?
The symptoms of diverticulitis can be similar to those of other gastrointestinal disorders. Here's what to look for.
- Diverticulitis
Diverticulitis is the inflammation or infection of small pouches called diverticula that can form along the intestine. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of diverticulitis at WebMD.
- Hemorrhoids Treatment
Have hemorrhoids? Learn about the common treatments and remedies used to get relief from the itching and burning, and heal your hemorrhoids.
- Hemorrhoids: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Hemorrhoids can be an uncomfortable or painful condition. Learn about the symptoms, causes, and treatment options in this comprehensive guide.
- Why Am I Getting Constipated?
WebMD's guide to constipation, including symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
- Understanding Constipation -- Prevention
WebMD's tips for preventing constipation.
- Understanding Diarrhea -- Prevention
WebMD's tips on preventing diarrhea.
- Understanding Constipation -- Symptoms
Learn more about the symptoms of constipation from WebMD.
- How to Stop Diarrhea
Find out quick ways to cure diarrhea. Explore various treatment options, remedies & understand what causes it.
- Diarrhea Causes
From symptoms to treatment to prevention, get the basics on diarrhea from the experts at WebMD.
- Understanding Appendicitis -- Treatment
WebMD's guide to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of appendicitis.
- Hernia Symptoms: What to Look Out For
Pain, bulge, or discomfort in your belly or groin? Learn hernia symptoms and treatment options.
- Understanding Hernias: the Basics
What exactly is a hernia? Get the basics from the experts at WebMD.
- Proctitis
Find out more about proctitis, an inflammation of the anus and the lining of the rectum.
