Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Erosive gastritis occurs when inflammation gradually damages the stomach lining, causing shallow breaks (called erosions) and ulcers. People with erosive ...

The large intestine depends on adequate fluid to maintain the mucus layer lining the colon walls. This slippery barrier facilitates smooth stool movement through the digestive tract. Dehydration ...

Many Nigerians believe that skipping meals or eating spicy food is what causes stomach ulcers. But health experts say the ...

In a study, patients with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea, or IBS-D, who went on a low FODMAP diet saw an improvement ...

Bright red blood in the stool typically indicates a source of bleeding in the lower intestines, like the colon or rectum. The color itself doesn’t indicate how serious the cause is, but it may ...

“Peptic ulcer disease is a break in the lining of the stomach or intestine caused by increased acid,” Dr. Judith Kim, a gastroenterologist at NYU Langone Health, told HuffPost via email.

Short bowel syndrome (SBS) occurs when part of the small intestine is missing or does not function properly. Possible causes of SBS include surgery, disease, and developmental irregularities.

According to a 2021 study, the rotavirus can penetrate the small intestine, leading to cell death within the intestinal lining. This can trigger several gastrointestinal symptoms, including loose ...