Related Conditions and Symptoms

• Anal and Rectal Diseases
• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Hepatitis C
• Pancreas Transplantation

Digestive System Symptoms

Endoscopic Ultrasound
... Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is a procedure that allows a physician to obtain images and information about the digestive tract and the surrounding tissue and organs. In the procedure of endoscopy, a lo...

Digestive System Treatment

Laparoscopic Intestinal Surgery: A Guide for Patients
... About laparoscopic intestinal surgery If you need colorectal surgery, you might be a candidate for laparoscopic intestinal surgery, a "minimally invasive" technique for treating colorectal d...

Digestive System Support

Smoking and Your Digestive System
... Cigarette smoking causes a variety of life-threatening diseases, including lung cancer, emphysema, and heart disease. An estimated 430,000 deaths each year are directly caused by cigarette smoking. Sm...

Digestive System Other

Digestive Diseases: When to Call the Doctor
... You should call your doctor if you have any of the following symptoms: Your heartburn persists and/or becomes more severe. You have the sensation of food caught in your chest or throat. You have unusu...

Healthy Eating for the Digestive System
... Our diets can contribute to digestive system difficulties. Many people eat too much processed food and sugar, and not enough fiber, fruits, and vegetables. Poor eating habits, such as eating too quick...