Diverticulosis refers to a condition that occurs when small, bulging pouches (diverticula) develop in the wall of the colon. The condition occurs when one or more of the pouches become inflamed. It causes severe abdominal pain, fever, nausea and a marked change in...
A common gastrointestinal condition, diverticulosis refers to small pouches or pockets (diverticula) that occur within the wall or lining of any specific portion of the digestive tract. The pouches occur when the inner layer of the digestive tract pushes through weak...
Gastroparesis can be extremely debilitating and life-threatening. The signs and symptoms associated with it vary in intensity and frequency. In most cases, the symptoms may occur or aggravate either during or after eating a meal (mainly comprising rich foods, greasy...
Regarded as a common problem, heartburn refers to a burning pain in the chest (behind your breast bone), that often occurs with a bitter taste in your throat or mouth. The condition is felt when the stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus (the pipe that carries...
Digestive conditions or diseases are disorders of the digestive tract – called the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. A number of conditions can affect the GI tract and can have an impact on digestion and a person’s overall health. In certain cases, some conditions...
