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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
