When Carlos Valquer-Cruz found himself with a swallowing condition that continued to worsen over several years, he decided it was finally time to see a doctor.

Your gut microbiome is a collection of microbes that includes bacteria, yeast, fungi, viruses, organisms called archaea and bacteriophages.

Eosinophilic esophagitis is a chronic inflammatory condition typically brought on by certain stimuli. Some of these stimuli are specific foods we eat, as several food groups initiate an inflammatory response – similar to an allergic response – which triggers your eosinophils.

Most of us have experienced the occasional abdominal discomfort or upset stomach. However, there are differences between stomach discomfort (such as a virus, infection or food poisoning) and swift, severe abdominal pain (such as appendicitis).

There is no symptom which is specific to pancreatic cancer and many patients do not develop any symptoms of the disease. Pancreatic cancer can be found by chance on tests done for other reasons

Leaky gut syndrome has become a buzzword in the wellness community, but is it a legitimate medical diagnosis?

Excessive alcohol consumption can have a wide range of harmful effects on your health. But how much is too much alcohol to increase your risk for serious health conditions?

A gastroenterologist commonly helps patients manage two bowel conditions: irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, and inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD. Each of these affects the bowels but does so in different manners. The two disorders can share similar symptoms, leading to challenges in diagnosis in some instances.

A new clinical trial is testing a certain prebiotic’s effect on shifting the composition and function of the gut microbiome in a beneficial way. Researchers aim to produce a treatment that will work alongside conventional therapies to enhance gut barrier function and reduce inflammation to prevent the recurrence of inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD.

Trouble swallowing is a common concern. If it happens once or twice a week, you probably don’t need to worry. But if the problem worsens or becomes more frequent, you should see a health care provider.