We asked four gastroenterologists which symptoms you should never ignore—and what they might signal.

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Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Common gastrointestinal diseases include IBS, GERD, and hemorrhoids.You may have symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, or constipation.Treatment for ...

Medical technology company Olympus has launched its next-generation EVIS X1 endoscopy system helping physicians to better visualize the GI tract. The system and two compatible endoscopes, the GIF-1100 ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Researchers have a location-aware ingestible to monitor the GI tract, which can be valuable for the diagnosis and treatment of GI disorders. Gastroenterologists agree this device may be a helpful tool ...

As weight loss medications, including Ozempic and WeGovy, have gained popularity across the U.S., they are not without side effects, some serious. According to a May 2024 CNN report, as many as 1 in 8 ...

Intraepithelial lymphocytosis is an elevated white blood cell count in your gastrointestinal tract. It can be a sign of celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, or other gastrointestinal conditions. The ...

The mycobacteria that typically cause lung tuberculosis (TB) can also cause gastrointestinal (GI) TB. This condition typically requires prompt treatment with anti-tuberculous drugs. GI TB can involve ...