Gastrointestinal Disorders Slideshows

Hepatitis is a term used for inflammation of the liver produced by viral infection. There are at least five different types of virus which can lead to hepatitis - A, B, C, D and E. The damage to the liver can be extensive and at times fatal. So it is necessary for us to know more about this disease.

Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract affecting around 2 million people in the United States alone. It affects men and women equally, and generally strikes between the age of 15 and 25 years. Read on to find out more about this commonly prevalent condition.

The digestive system receives food, breaks it up into its constituents and absorbs it. These nutrients are then transported to the liver and then to the systemic circulation. The digestive system starts fro the mouth and ends at the anus.

Any food that has gone bad can cause diarrhea, which is your body's way of getting rid of the bacteria in spoiled food. Certain kinds of foods, however, can aggravate diarrhea even when they are fresh. Here are 10 to be on the lookout for when diarrhea is a problem.

Health is wealth. The digestive system needs proper attention if you want to keep it healthy and get the joy of tasting different foods. Here are 10 foods that you must avoid, especially if you are a "sensitive intestine" sufferer.

Burping or belching is the expulsion of air or gas by mouth. Sometimes the burps can smell like rotten eggs due to the presence of sulphur from hydrogen sulphide gas. We share tips to help you manage the burps and avoid them by making lifestyle changes, including your food and medicines.

Children have a very sensitive digestive system, so parents or caregivers must have a good knowledge of possible causes of stomach ache in children. Here are the 10 facts about child tummy ache that every parent must know.

Ulcerative colitis is one of the two most common inflammatory bowel disease. Just like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis is an auto-immune condition, where the body is stimulated to attack its own cells. Here are some important facts that you ought to know, regarding ulcerative colitis.

When one suffers from heartburn, it is very important to know what the triggers are, and how to avoid them. With this condition, there are some specific food items that sufferers should absolutely abstain from, as they stimulate, more than other foods, the release of gastric acid in the stomach.

Hemorrhoids don't have to be treated with bands, surgery, or even Preparation H. Here are eight natural approaches to managing hemorrhoids that can reduce pain, bleeding, and embarrassment.