While it's normal to experience occasional GI symptoms, some warrant a visit to the doctor's office. Don't ignore rectal bleeding, persistent diarrhea or heartburn; see your doctor. These symptoms can ...

When GI upset strikes, it's often a sign of a simple stomachache. But when the issue becomes more recurrent, it can be a question of IBD vs. IBS. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects between 25 and ...

A gastroenterologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating gut-related issues. Sometimes gastroenterologists are referred to as “GI doctors” because they focus on conditions that ...

Gut health experts explain how coffee stimulates a bathroom run (caffeine's not the only contributor) and whether you can ...

Esophagus, stomach, colon, pancreas, liver—your digestive system involves them all, so perhaps it's no wonder that symptoms of GI problems can be all over the map. The problem is that when they show ...

There's a reason most people keep an air freshener or a scented candle in their bathroom: Everybody poops and it doesn't smell great. Still, we've all had bowel movements that seem to emit a more foul ...