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What Kind of Poop Do I Have?

The Bristol Stool Scale is a way to talk about shapes and types of poop, what doctors call stools. The shape and form of your poop may also point y...

What is Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency?

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) is a condition that happens when there's a problem with your pancreas, mainly with how well it helps you di...

Esophagitis

Esophagitis is an inflammation of the lining of the esophagus, the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach. This characteristic enabl...

Eat Healthy to Avoid Constipation

No one likes to think -- let alone talk -- about constipation, but most everyone has it at one time or another. Certain medications, not going when...

Dumping Syndrome

Symptoms may also happen after eating dairy products and certain fats or fried foods. Many people find that taking steps like these greatly reduces...

Diverticulitis Diet

Your doctor may also recommend a fiber supplement, such as psyllium (Metamucil) or methylcellulose (Citrucel) one to three times a day. In the past...

Diverticular Disease

Diverticular disease consists of three conditions that involve the development of small sacs or pockets in the wall of the colon, including diverti...

What are The Symptoms of Celiac Disease?

Celiac disease can have many different symptoms. When you have celiac disease, your small intestine can’t properly digest nutrients from food. You ...

Digestive Problems and Bleeding Varices

Treating the underlying cause of bleeding varices can help prevent their return. Someone with symptoms of bleeding varices should seek treatment im...

Why is Your Poop Black and Tarry?

A bleeding ulcer is the most common concerning cause of dark stools. This is called melena and is a sign of an upper gastrointestinal bleed. If you...

Anal Fissure Diagnosis and Treatment

But if your doctor thinks an inflammatory bowel disease has led to the anal fissure, you might need more tests. Often, the number and location of a...

What is a Vegan Diet?

Studies show that vegans have better heart health and lower odds of having certain diseases. Vegans have a lower body mass index (BMI) than people ...