Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a chronic illness in which stomach acid repeatedly rushes back into the esophagus, irritating the lining 1. Occasional acid reflux is normal, but frequent reflux (more than twice a...
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) of the large intestine (colon). It causes inflammation and ulcers in the colon’s lining, resulting in a variety of painful symptoms. People with ulcerative...
Gastrointestinal polyps are abnormal growths that form on the lining of the digestive tract, most commonly in the colon. While most polyps are benign, some can progress to malignancy over time. As a result,...
