What Are Gastrointestinal Diseases? A health condition or ailment that affects your gastrointestinal (GI) tract is known as a gastrointestinal disease. The GI tract is the passage through which the food you consume moves through the digestive system from the input (the mouth) to the ejection of waste matter (the rectum). Besides the intestines, the…

Your stomach is where all the food and drink you ingest goes. It is subject to various stresses caused by the different types of solids and liquids that reach it. To protect this vital organ from damage, the inside of the stomach is lined with a protective layer. If this lining develops a sore, it…

Gastrointestinal (GI) problems can make life miserable. Issues with your digestion and bowel movements are fairly commonplace but while some minor ailments heal on their own or are cured by home remedies or over-the-counter medications, others could, if not diagnosed and treated in time, lead to medical problems that can severely impact quality of life….

A gastroenterologist is a doctor specializing in gastrointestinal diseases. That means that they treat all the organs of the digestive system including the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, bile ducts, pancreas and gallbladder. Everyone experiences occasional upset stomachs, constipation, etc. These are typically treated with home remedies or over-the-counter medications. However, if the problems occur frequently…

Almost everyone suffers from bad breath (halitosis) once in a while. According to recent medical research, 25% of the global adult population suffers from some form of halitosis.  It is often the result of eating dishes containing excessive amounts of onions, garlic and other strong-smelling ingredients. These cases of halitosis can normally be cured by…