January 17, 2020
The gallbladder is a small organ located beneath the liver. Its job is to assist with digestion by storing and releasing bile into the small intestine. Unlike other organs, the […]
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The pancreas is a gland that secretes digestive enzymes and produces hormones, including insulin, to regulate body processes. Located in the abdomen, this organ is vital for both digestion and […]
Read MoreDecember 12, 2019
As stated in a personal account of living with incontinence from the founder of the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD), “Bowel or bladder incontinence is a 24 hour, seven […]
Read MoreDecember 12, 2019
We’ve all experienced acid reflux, or gastroesophageal reflux (GER). That burning sensation that hits the top of your chest occurs when stomach acid flows into the esophagus and damages the […]
Read MoreOctober 28, 2019
A hiatal hernia occurs when the upper portion of the stomach pushes through an opening in the diaphragm and into the chest. This commonly results in painful acid reflux or […]
Read MoreOctober 23, 2019
The gallbladder is a small organ located under your liver, and its job is to aid your body’s digestion by storing bile, a fluid produced by the liver that breaks […]
Read MoreOctober 1, 2019
There are many factors that can affect your gastrointestinal (GI) health, but one of the most common causes of abdominal discomfort is the food you choose to put inside your […]
Read MoreOctober 1, 2019
Nausea, constipation, and abdominal pain are common conditions that aren’t typically linked to an underlying disease. Pain passes with time and soon leaves the minds of those who are suffering. […]
Read MoreAugust 23, 2019
Living with hemorrhoids can be uncomfortable, painful, and embarrassing, especially for those that have found no relief with non-surgical options. While many of the symptoms of hemorrhoids can be tolerated […]
Read MoreAugust 23, 2019
Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders can be potentially life-threatening if neglected, but this isn’t necessarily true for all disorders of the GI tract. There are some types of functional GI disorders that […]
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