Conditions.

Here you’ll find overviews of common gastrointestinal conditions, along with explanations of typical symptoms, causes, and risk factors. Use the filter to quickly access articles relevant to your condition.

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  • Reflux disease: symptoms, causes, diagnosis

    What happens in GERD? Normally, a valve-like barrier called the lower oesophageal sphincter (LES) prevents stomach contents from coming back…
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  • Peptic ulcer: symptoms, causes, and diagnosis

    What is a peptic (stomach) ulcer? A peptic ulcer is an open sore that forms in the lining of: These…
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  • Why is IBS more common in women?

    Women are more likely to develop anxiety It is now known that anxiety and stress may lead to IBS development….
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  • IBS Awareness Month: Facts everyone should know

    What is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? IBS belongs to a larger group of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract which are…
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  • What is bile acid diarrhea?

    Bile and its role in digestion Bile is a digestive fluid made in the liver. It contains bile salts, which…
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  • Do you have lactose intolerance?

    What is lactose intolerance? Lactose intolerance is not an allergy. Instead, it happens when your body doesn’t make enough of…
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  • Do antibiotics cause IBS?

    What are the risks associated with the overuse of antibiotics? Antimicrobial resistance Continuous exposure to antibiotics enables certain bacterial strains…
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  • Symptoms of IBS

    The different types of IBS IBS patients are a diverse group, where symptoms vary from person to person. The problem…
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  • SIBO should not be confused with IBS

    IBS vs. SIBO Symptoms of IBS and SIBO may overlap since they both affect bowel function. These symptoms include: However,…
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  • Celiac disease: symptoms, causes and treatment

    What Is celiac disease? Celiac disease is a serious, lifelong condition where the body reacts badly to gluten, a protein…
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