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Crohn’s disease is a gastrointestinal disorder that causes chronic inflammation. It can affect any part of your body, between the mouth and rectum. While similar to ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease typically occurs in patches along the gastrointestinal tract. If you suffer from Crohn’s disease, treatment is crucial for your health. However,

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome is a common gastrointestinal disorder that impacts the large intestine. Cramping, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation can all be signs of IBS. This chronic condition requires long term treatment, however with diet and lifestyle management, or medicine, the symptoms and discomfort associated with this condition can be

Colonic polyps are a precursor of colon cancer, the second deadliest type of cancer in the United States. These polyps, also known as colorectal polyps, are small growths that can be found on the colon’s surface and the rectum. Polyps form when cell division occurs at higher than normal rate. However,

The bacteria in your digestive tract plays an important role in the health and functionality of your system. These bacteria influence everything from digestion to your immune system and beyond. Because there is such a vast array of varying bacteria, literally trillions in your gut, it creates a microbiome. When

Got milk? A famous tag line made popular with athletes, actors, and models promoted the American Dairy Council in the late 1990s. This iconic campaign made it cool to have a milk mustache. However, if you happen to be lactose intolerant, a milk mustache is the last thing you’d want.

Your spleen is located behind your stomach and below your rib cage. As the largest organ of your lymphatic system, it filters blood as it circulates through the body. It is actually a critical part of your immune system. Combined with your lymph nodes, the spleen fights infections and prevents