Click here to download a PDF of this information. Hiatus Hernia Hiatus Hernia Overview Hiatus hernia is a common condition of the upper digestive system, especially in individuals with functional dyspepsia, which is a chronic sensory and peristalsis problem of [...]
Click here to download a PDF of this information. Hepatitis C The Liver The liver is the largest solid internal organ and it is located underneath the ribcage in the right upper part of the abdomen. Although liver size depends [...]
Click here to download a PDF of this information. Hepatitis B The Liver The liver is the largest solid internal organ and it is located underneath the ribcage in the right upper part of the abdomen. Although liver size depends [...]
Click here to download a PDF of this information. Hemorrhoids Hemorrhoids, also called piles, are enlarged or varicose veins of the anus and rectum. They are common, particularly in developed countries, where they affect nearly 5% of the population. There [...]
Click here to download a PDF of this information. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Gastroesophageal reflux disease occurs when the upper portion of the digestive tract is not functioning properly, causing stomach contents to flow back into the esophagus. The esophagus [...]
Gallbladder and Gallstones The gallbladder is a small sac-like organ located below the liver. Its primary function is to store and concentrate bile, an important digestive fluid made by the liver. When fat enters the upper portion of the small [...]
Click here to download a PDF of this information. Functional Dyspepsia Functional dyspepsia is a chronic disorder of sensation and movement (peristalsis) in the upper digestive tract. Peristalsis is the normal downward pumping and squeezing of the esophagus, stomach, and [...]
Click here to download a PDF of this information. Diverticular Disease Diverticular disease and diverticulosis are interchangeable terms meaning the presence of diverticula in the large intestine (colon). Diverticula are small sac-like out-pouchings of the colon lining that balloon through [...]
Click here to download a PDF of this information. Crohn's Disease Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that can affect any area of the gastrointestinal tract, from the mouth to the anus, either in continuity or as [...]
Click here to download a PDF of this information. Constipation It is normal to have a bowel movement (defecate) anywhere from three times a day to three times a week, as long as the stool is soft and comfortable to [...]
