With a rising prevalence of gastrointestinal issues among Americans, Live It Up broke down the five most common conditions.

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When it comes to our bowel movements, there is no "one" normal. Most people have a somewhat fixed bowel routine, such as ...

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Symptoms can include lower abdominal cramps, which may respond to antibiotics. In severe cases, diverticulitis can cause abscesses, bleeding, and intestinal holes that may require surgery.

Acute gastroenteritis and colitis are both inflammation of the digestive tract However the two are different conditions with ...

If you’re experiencing stomach cramps with your UC, use these tips to alleviate the pain. 1. Add Acetaminophen. For people with UC, not all over-the-counter pain medications are created equal.

A young mother-of-one is given just 12 months to live after being diagnosed with aggressive stomach cancer—linitis plastica, a rare type of adenocarcinoma that is incurable. Georgia Gardiner said her ...