Problems with the pancreas can cause exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI). Symptoms can be similar to those of several other digestive conditions and include bloating, gas, pain, and fatty stools.

Some of the most common symptoms of celiac disease include bloating, gas, a blistering rash, and abdominal pain.

“There’s currently no cure for Crohn’s disease. There are a variety of therapies but none that work for everyone. Your ...

Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Here's how to tell which one you have.

Lupus affects different people in different ways. Many people with lupus have problems with their digestive system. How does lupus affect the digestive system? The digestive system includes the ...

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You blame your chronic bloating, constipation, and slow digestion on stress, poor eating habits, or getting older, but these digestive issues might be early warning signs of thyroid dysfunction that ...

The sphincter of Oddi is a muscular valve that plays a vital role in digestion. It controls the flow of bile and pancreatic juice. It opens and closes to let the juices flow from the liver and ...

Picture this scenario – you’re sitting at dinner when suddenly you feel intense chest pain, difficulty breathing, and a sense of impending doom. Your first thought is heart attack, so you rush to the ...

The last stage of digestion is excretion. When you have bowel movements, you are removing all the material from food that your body couldn't use. Typically, your body has already removed essential ...

A new study found a link between the amount and severity of GI symptoms and race, ethnicity, and menopausal status. This secondary analysis looked at data from 1,051 women ages 40 to 60 from two ...