Just Looking Around: Diagnostic Laparoscopy Explained
Also known as exploratory laparoscopy, diagnostic laparoscopy is a...
Category: Digestive Health
VIPoma: Overview, Symptoms, and Treatment
A VIPoma is a rare type of islet cell tumor that is associated with the...
Dealing With Fecal Incontinence: Causes and Treatment
Perhaps one of the most challenging examples of a gastrointestinal problem...
Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome: Risks, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Chances are you have never heard of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, but this...
Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments for an Insulinoma
Hypoglycemia, the state of having low blood sugar, is a condition that...
Whipple’s Disease: Not Just an Intestinal Infection
Unlike other gastrointestinal problems that are usually constrained to the...
Appendix Pain and the Signs of Appendicitis
Your appendix is a tiny organ that gives you no obvious benefit, but when...
GI Doctor: 8 Reasons to See a Gastroenterologist
Bowel-related conditions are unique, and to get the right diagnosis and...
Tied in Knots: Esophageal Spasm Explained
You may never have heard of a relatively rare condition called esophageal...
The Hairy Business of Bezoars
There are some things your body simply can’t digest. When this happens,...
Understanding Meckel’s Diverticulum
Diverticula usually develop later in life and are often asymptomatic, but...
Should I Be Taking Fiber Supplements?
Fiber supplements have become a popular and lucrative part of the...