Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a combination of digestive symptoms, including ...

The prognosis of patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors is significantly impacted by gastrointestinal bleeding.

Not all fiber is created equal when it comes to gut issues. Certain fiber types can provoke symptoms, while others aid in symptom management and promote remission.

Researchers have developed a simple blood test to detect pancreatic cancer before it spreads to other sites in the body. The ...

A new drug delivery system shows promise for treating a rare, aggressive form of cancer affecting pregnant women and new ...

When we think of cancer, we often focus on the big symptoms, but colorectal cancer comes with side effects that don’t always ...

Barry Stein had ignored symptoms that started appearing in 1995. Now he's committed to helping people recognize the signs of ...

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 ...

While colon cancer has traditionally been associated with older adults, recent data reveals an alarming trend: cases are ...

Alarmed by the color and frequency of the blood in her stool, Mahon was referred to a GI doctor who initially thought she had an autoimmune disease. “Once I got the colonoscopy, she told me that she ...

Beyond heartburn and regurgitation, the other upper GI symptoms to be considered are esophageal-related chest pain, functional dysphagia, globus, nausea and vomiting, bloating, postprandial ...

GI cancers currently account for 18% of all cancer cases and 28% of cancer-related deaths in the US, posing a substantial public health challenge. This study evaluates trends in incidence and ...