Gastritis refers to a group of conditions that lead to inflammation of the stomach lining, which can be caused by a number of factors. The stomach lining is made up of cells that secrete enzymes and ...

Disturbances of gastric and intestinal motor functions such as gastroparesis, functional dyspepsia, enteric dysmotility, IBS and constipation affect a large proportion of the population worldwide, ...

Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who serves as vice chair of Ambulatory Services at Lower Manhattan Hospital and professor of medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical ...

The gut is at the centre of an integrated gut–brain–energy axis, modulating appetite, metabolism and digestion. During fasting, hormones contribute to the fasting pattern of gut motility (for example, ...

Pain in the lower right abdomen near the hip bone can result from 19 different causes, ranging from temporary issues like indigestion, gas, and muscle strain to serious conditions like appendicitis, ...

Avoid acidic, spicy, and fatty foods to help manage gastritis symptoms. Eat low-fat dairy products like non-fat yogurt for gut health benefits. Drink water, herbal teas, and non-dairy milk instead of ...

bDepartment of Medicine and Therapeutics, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China The term peptic ulcer refers to acid peptic ...

Oatmeal can help absorb stomach acid and relieve GERD symptoms. Choose whole-grain foods and avoid high-fat and fried breakfast items. Smoothies with non-citrus fruits and almond milk are good for ...

Correspondence to Dr Stuart Jon Spechler, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (111B1), Dallas VA Medical Center, 4500 South Lancaster Road, Dallas, Texas 75216, USA; sjspechler{at}aol.com ...