About Ulcerative Colitis Ulcerative Colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation of the colon and rectum. The exact cause of this condition is still not completely understood, but it is believed to be a result of
Rectal Bleeding What is rectal bleeding? Rectal bleeding is blood from the rectum, which may appear on the stool, toilet paper, or toilet bowl. Continuous passage of significantly greater amounts of blood from the rectum or stools that appear black,
Pancreatic Diseases Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas. What are the two types of Pancreatitis? Acute Chronic What is Acute Pancreatitis? Acute Pancreatitis is a sudden attack causing inflammation of the pancreas and is usually associated with severe upper
Liver Disease What are some of the symptoms of liver disease? Common signs of liver disease include fatigue, excessive tiredness, jaundice, dark urine, and light-colored stools. It is important to note that liver disease can exist without obvious symptoms. How
Liver Cancer Liver Cancer is the growth and spread of unhealthy cells in the liver. What causes Liver Cancer? Cirrhosis Long-term hepatitis B and hepatitis C infection Obesity Diabetes What are the symptoms of Liver Cancer? Signs and symptoms of
Lactose Intolerance The body’s inability to digest lactose, which is the sugar found in dairy products. What causes lactose intolerance? Lactose intolerance is caused by either a deficiency of lactase in the body or a lack of it. Lactase is
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder of the colon (large intestine) that causes abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. No structural or biochemical cause can be found to explain the symptoms. IBS is often
Helicobacter Pylori What is Helicobacter pylori?Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) are a type of bacteria that infects the inner lining of the stomach. The bacteria spread from eating contaminated water or food. Overcrowding can also help the spread of bacteria. It
Gastroparesis Gastroparesis, also called delayed gastric emptying, is a disorder that slows or stops the movement of food from the stomach to the small intestine. Normally, the muscles of the stomach, which are controlled by the vagus nerve, contract to
Symptoms Causes Treatment Types Prevention Outlook Summary FAQs About Gastritis Gastritis is a common but often misinterpreted gastrointestinal ailment that involves inflammation of the stomach lining, resulting in discomfort and a range of symptoms. This condition can manifest because of
Gallstones Gallstones typically form within the gallbladder, though some stones can form within other areas of the biliary tract. Gallstones are lumps of hardened, concentrated bile that contain cholesterol, bile pigments, bile salts, calcium salts, and/or excretory elements from the
Fecal Incontinence What is fecal incontinence (FI)? Fecal incontinence is the inability to hold a bowel movement until reaching a bathroom or accidental leakage while passing gas. Although patients often understandably feel afraid or embarrassed to talk with their physicians
Fatty Liver Disease What is fatty liver disease?Fatty liver disease (FLD) is a certain kind of fat, specifically triglyceride, accumulates in the liver cells through a process called steatosis. Steatosis is the abnormal retention of lipids within a cell. There
Diverticulitis Diverticulitis occurs when the pouches become inflamed or infected. Many people have small pouches in their colon that bulge outward through weak spots in the colon wall. Each pouch is called a diverticulum. Multiple pouches are called diverticula. What
Crohn’s Disease Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that usually affects the intestines, but may occur anywhere from the mouth to the anus. What causes Crohn’s disease? While the exact cause of Crohn’s disease is unknown, the condition is
Constipation Constipation occurs when bowel movements become difficult or less frequent. The normal time between bowel movements varies by person, but going more than 3 days without one is too long. Signs of constipation are: Stools are dry Abnormal stool
Colorectal Cancer Colorectal cancer is a cancer that develops anywhere in the large intestine. The majority of colorectal cancers begin as benign polyps inside the colon or rectum. Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in the U.S.
Colon Polyps What are colon polyps?A colon polyp is a growth on the inside surface of the colon (the large intestine). Some colon polyps are benign (non-cancerous), and some types may already be potentially precancerous, precancerous or frankly cancerous. What
Celiac Disease Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that damages the lining of the small intestine and prevents it from absorbing certain nutrients important for health. The damage is caused by a reaction to eating gluten. Gluten is found mainly
Biliary Cancer There are two primary types of Biliary (Hepatobiliary) Cancer Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cholangiocarcinoma What is Biliary Cancer: Hepatocellular Carcinoma? Cancer that develops in the liver. What is Biliary Cancer: Cholangiocarcinoma? Cancer that develops within the liver’s biliary ducts. What
Center of Exellence Barrett’s Esophagus Institute AT FLORIDA DIGESTIVE HEALTH SPECIALISTS Am I at risk for esophageal cancer? One type of esophageal cancer, adenocarcinoma of the esophagus, can occur in people with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This is intestinal type
Acid Reflux Disease Also known as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), is a condition in which the esophagus becomes irritated or inflamed by stomach contents, such as acid. The acid backs up into the esophagus and causes reflux, the main symptom
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