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Constipation is a decrease in the frequency of a person’s bowel movements, a change in the consistency of stools (resulting in small, hard stools), or a difficulty in a person’s ability to pass stools.
With Barrett’s esophagus, the esophageal lining changes to resemble the lining of the small intestine rather than the esophagus.
Air trapped in the digestive tract or gas formed during the digestive process can cause bloating.
Celiac disease, sometimes referred to as celiac sprue, is an autoimmune reaction to gluten.
This condition is a gradual and progressive destruction of tissue in the liver. Over time, healthy tissue is replaced by scar tissue.
This condition is the formation of cancerous growths in the colon (called colon cancer) and in the rectum (called rectal cancer).
Crohn's disease is similar to ulcerative colitis, but it causes ulcers to form in both the small and large intestines.
Diarrhea, which is defined as loose, watery stools, happens to everyone on occasion.
Diverticular disease is a common condition that is particularly prevalent after the age of 50.
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is characterized by a large number of a certain type of white blood cell (eosinophil) in the esophagus.
This condition is a form of cancer that affects the tissue in the esophagus - the tube that travels from the throat to the stomach.
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the accumulation of fat in the liver. It is a benign condition and rarely causes problems. Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a subgroup of NAFLD that is marked by increased inflammation in the liver.
This condition is a buildup of small, pebble-like deposits in the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small, non-vital organ located just below the liver.
This condition is a chronic digestive disease that results in a painful irritation in the esophagus.
As the name indicates, gastroparesis is a condition in which the stomach fails to empty in a normal amount of time.
This common condition is a painful irritation that occurs when food or liquid escapes the stomach and pushes upward into the esophagus.
Hemorrhoids form when pressure is exerted on the blood vessels causing them to swell, stretch, and become irritated. There are two types of hemorrhoids: external and internal.
This infectious disease, which primarily affects the liver, typically progresses slowly but can be life-threatening.
This condition describes disorders that can cause the intestines to become irritated and swollen.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a disorder that affects the function of the GI tract.
Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest the natural sugar, lactose, found in milk and milk products.
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that includes high blood pressure, diabetes, insulin resistance, excess body fat, and high cholesterol and triglycerides.
Microscopic colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), meaning it is classified by inflammation in the intestine.
This condition is an accumulation of excess fat that results in a body weight considered unhealthy for a person's height.
The pancreas is a small, elongated organ that plays two key roles in the function of the body. It manufactures enzymes that help the body digest food, and it also creates hormones that regulate blood sugar levels in the bloodstream.
This condition occurs when a portion of the lining in the stomach or duodenum erodes, sometimes causing pain and irritation.
Just like the name sounds, SIBO is caused by an unusual amount of bacteria in the small intestine.
Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory, often chronic disease that causes open sores to develop in the colon.