Problems with the pancreas can cause exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI). Symptoms can be similar to those of several other digestive conditions and include bloating, gas, pain, and fatty stools.

People may experience stomach issues for reasons ranging from eating habits to digestive or gastrointestinal disorders. Common symptoms of stomach issues include vomiting, cramps, and changes to stool ...

Many women ignore common digestive issues like bloating, constipation, and acid reflux.Here's why these symptoms matter and when to take them seriously for better gut health.

Chronic inflammation occurs quietly in the body at first; but, over time, its effects move to organs and metabolism that ...

A recent study found the most commonly reported symptoms of perimenopause had nothing to do with hot flashes or weight gain.

Most people dismiss stomach troubles as minor problems. A little bloating after a meal, occasional acidity, or a day of constipation rarely feels alarming. The common response is to ignore it, drink a ...

As in symptomatic Crohn’s disease, inflammation is occurring in the digestive tract, but symptoms may be subtle or even absent, leaving people with the condition unaware that anything is wrong. It can ...

The sphincter of Oddi is a muscular valve that plays a vital role in digestion. It controls the flow of bile and pancreatic juice. It opens and closes to let the juices flow from the liver and ...

Many people blame gluten for bloating and stomach discomfort after eating bread or pasta—but new research suggests the real culprit may be something else entirely.

Lupus affects different people in different ways. Many people with lupus have problems with their digestive system. How does lupus affect the digestive system? The digestive system includes the ...

Picture this scenario – you’re sitting at dinner when suddenly you feel intense chest pain, difficulty breathing, and a sense of impending doom. Your first thought is heart attack, so you rush to the ...

This infographic shows the most common medical symptoms experienced over the past 12 months by respondents in six countries (in percent).