Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) represent the primary class of acid-suppressing medications used to treat indigestion, heartburn, peptic ulcer disease, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).  Other acid-suppressing medications include H2 …

Celiac Disease Celiac disease is a genetic autoimmune disorder in which the ingestion of gluten (a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley) triggers an abnormal immune response causing …

Understanding NSAID-Associated Intestinal Damage Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) represent an important and effective class of medications, but their use has been associated with a number of adverse effects, most …

SIBO and the Elemental Diet Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, or SIBO, is characterized by an overgrowth of certain bacteria in the small intestine which normally live in the large …

“What is chronic diarrhea, and what causes it to occur?” Chronic diarrhea, or loose stools lasting longer than four weeks, is a common problem in the United States.  In …

Colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer death in the United States among both men and women.  About 150,000 patients are diagnosed with colorectal cancer each year, and …

If you are among the millions of Americans who experience symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you may be frustrated by not knowing the cause of your GI distress.  …