Stomach & Digestion (GI)

Appendicitis is a painful swelling, inflammation and infection of the appendix. Learn more about this medical emergency.

Biliary atresia is a rare liver disease that occurs in newborn babies. Learn more about this condition.

Celiac disease is a genetic, autoimmune digestive disease that interferes with the absorption of nutrients from food and causes permanent intolerance to gluten. Learn more about this condition.

Constipation is when your stools are painful or they do not happen often enough. Learn more about this condition and its causes and treatment.

Crohn's disease is when there is redness, swelling (inflammation), and sores along the digestive tract. Learn more about this condition.

Diarrhea is when bowel movements are loose and watery. Learn more about this condition.

Dysphagia means trouble swallowing. This condition can be long-term or it can come on suddenly. Learn more about this condition.

Encopresis is when a child accidentally leaks stool into his or her underwear. It is also called stool soiling. Learn more about this condition.

Eosinophilic esophagitis, or EoE, is an allergic inflammation of the esophagus that usually results from a food allergy. Learn more about this chronic condition.

Fecal incontinence means that you aren't able to hold your bowel movement (feces or stool) until you get to a toilet. Learn more about this condition and treatments.