Gastrointestinal diseases are those that affect any section of the gastrointestinal tract, from the oesophagus to the rectum, and the accessory digestive organs liver, gall bladder and pancreas.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention did not specify what type of gastrointestinal illness caused the outbreak, but ...

The digestive system comprises several organs, all working in concert to turn the food you eat into energy. But sometimes, illness or injury can lead to a digestive disease that threatens your ...

A gastrointestinal illness has broken out this week on the Radiance of the Seas cruise ship, according to the US Centers for ...

et al., 2023). Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a condition with an unknown origin, characterized by an exacerbated immune response in the body against its own gastrointestinal (GI) microflora, ...

Although some of the work discussed below is contradictory and some is inconclusive, the balance of evidence suggests that nicotine has a role in peptic ulcer disease, and acts by increasing the ...

Though long COVID, or post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC), is more common in adults than in kids, 1.3% of US children ...

Multidisciplinary care is needed to ensure positive maternal and fetal health outcomes, especially in complex or high-risk cases.

Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a symptom of a disease, condition, or injury affecting any part of the gastrointestinal tract. The GI tract includes the esophagus, stomach, small intestine ...

There are less than 100 cases reported worldwide. 12 Maria Arini Lopez, PT, DPT, CSCS, CMTPT, CIMT is a freelance medical writer and Doctor of Physical Therapy from Maryland. She has expertise in the ...