Do you underestimate the stomach? Learn why the stomach isn't just a simple sac.

WebMD explains X-ray tests for digestive problems, including upper and lower GI exams.

Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of gas and bloating, including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.

Indigestion is often a symptom of another problem. Learn about the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of indigestion from the experts at WebMD.

Searching for the right doctor to treat your Crohn's disease? The experts at WebMD offer guidelines for your search.

A new study shows hypnosis may be an effective, long-term therapy for the poorly understood and hard-to-treat gastrointestinal disorder known as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

If you don't consider it, you might miss the diagnosis of this slowly progressive autoimmune disorder.

Dr. David Johnson highlights the new guidelines on diagnosing, treating, and preventing Clostridium difficile infection, and provides guidance for the clinician toward application to daily practice.

Diclofenac sodium and Arthrotec are medicines used to relieve pain. Diclofenac sodium is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). In addition to relieving pain, NSAIDs also relieve inflammation and are particularly useful for arthritic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and se

There are many factors that can be said to be responsible for acid reflux indisposition. Aside from alcohol, the intake of too much salt is also one of the causes of the disease. Caffeine and spices are also responsible for the aggravation of the disease.

Why does C. difficile tend to recur in some out-patients? This new study investigates.

How do we evaluate patients diagnosed as having IBS according to the split Rome criteria and to which clinical diagnosis should they belong to today?

Do alkaline phosphatase and bilirubin levels help clinicians predict disease outcome in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis?

If you are just recovering from a stomach virus, one that had you up all night with vomiting, stomach cramps and nausea, then the last thing you probably want to do is eat. But over the course of your illness, you've become dehydrated and your electrolytes are low. Your body needs sustenance to reco

Is the FIT test preferred over the FOBT to diagnose colorectal cancer? This study compares the 2 tests, and describes their value in the colorectal cancer screening process.

The FDA confirms that it sees no likely link between heart risks and the long-term use of the GERD drugs Prilosec and Nexium.

HeartburnHeartburn refers to the burning sensation caused by stomach acid that has been displaced back up the esophagus. This reflux can occur when the lower esophageal sphincter does not close properly. The acid causes burning and chest pain. Frequent heartburn can lead to...

What is cholecystitis?Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder, a small organ near the liver that plays a part in digesting food. Normally, fluid called bile passes out of the gallbladder on its way to the small intestine. If the flow of bile is blocked, it builds up inside the gallbladder,

This new study takes an in-depth look at the use of an anti-TNF agent, golimumab, in the treatment of ulcerative colitis. Is it effective in bringing about a positive response and high remission rate?

Everyone loves to eat fatty foods or fast food but the side effects that it has makes most of people uncomfortable. When you eat too much of fatty foods it affects your digestive system. They kill your appetite and most of the time cause heartburn problem that can be subsided only when you change yo