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It’s natural to be concerned if you’ve suddenly come down with a case of bad diarrhea. However, you might also have noticed the strange presence of eggy, sulfurous burps. So what’s going on? In this post, we’ll address what symptoms of sulfur burps and diarrhea can signify and what it means for your health. Next, […]

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) can be very difficult for the affected. However, there may not be much common knowledge surrounding bowel disorders, as they can be embarrassing for people to talk about. However, having the right knowledge is important to manage the conditions appropriately and have a good quality of life. This post will look […]

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers diagnosed every year in the United States in both men and women. Fortunately, however, screening procedures are available that can detect cancer’s presence before the affected individual shows any signs. Two of these screening procedures are the colonoscopy and the cologuard. And if you’re curious about […]

Heartburn is an occasional annoyance for most people, usually occurring after a pretty heavy meal. But if you have heartburn that won’t go away, it could mean that you may have a severe health condition. In this post, we’ll explore what heartburn is and some of the reasons for its occurrence. Next, we’ll look at […]

What are Hemorrhoids? The term “hemorrhoids” is often used to refer to the disease, but a hemorrhoid is a structure full of blood vessels inside the anus. These structures aren’t just there for no reason, instead serving a distinct physiological function. The anal canal hosts a number of these structures, and their purpose is to […]

When people suffer from upper gastrointestinal tract issues involving the stomach, throat, or upper small intestine, the most effective way to assess and manage the concern is through an EGD procedure. Your doctor will suggest an EGD procedure for certain concerns. Specifically, an EGD is an invasive procedure that involves cameras and instruments being used […]

Feeling nauseous and vomiting can be the symptoms of many different medical conditions. With the support and advice from gastroenterologists, they can guide you around any medical conditions that are the root cause of feeling nauseous and vomiting. Although there are additional steps you can take to help reduce and manage the symptoms further, here […]

It doesn’t matter how much weight you want to lose, sometimes shedding a few pounds can seem next to impossible. Losing weight doesn’t mean you need to turn your whole lifestyle upside down. Minor changes to your daily routine diet can help with weight loss and bring drastic positive results to your body.  Here is […]

When your gastrointestinal tract fills up with gas or air, you’ll likely experience abdominal bloating. Your abdomen may feel tight, full, or sometimes swollen. Bloating rarely comes alone and often brings along: pain burping flatulence abdominal rumbling Bloating can victimize both adults and children. Bloating can be bad, and it can hinder your day-to-day tasks, […]

Vomiting is when the stomach content forcefully comes out of the mouth. A single session of vomiting may be due to something odd lingering in the stomach. But if it frequently occurs, there may be a medical condition causing it. Too much vomiting can drain the fluids out of your body and can harm your […]