Overview of ostomy surgery of the bowel, including different types of ostomy surgery, adjusting to life after ostomy surgery, diet, and managing waste and gas.

Overview of Hirschsprung disease, a birth defect in which some nerve cells are missing in the large intestine. Discusses symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Ulcerative Colitis/Specifics ... Ulcerative Colitis ... Rectal Disorders/Specifics ... Rectal Disorders ... Crohn's Disease/Related Issues ... Crohn's Disease ... Gastrointestinal ...

Read about viral gastroenteritis, also called “stomach flu,” an infection of the intestines that causes diarrhea, abdominal pain, and other symptoms. ... Viral ...

Overview of Barrett's esophagus including the causes; the link to acid reflux; as well as symptoms, treatments, complications, diet, and home care. ... Esophagus ...

Discusses symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of IBS in children. Treatments include changes in diet, mental health therapies, probiotics, and medicines.

Discusses risk factors, symptoms, diagnostic procedures, and complications of Crohn's disease. Provides treatment options, including medications and surgery.

Overview of gas in the digestive tract, symptoms such as belching, bloating, and passing gas, and treatments or diet changes that can reduce gas symptoms.

Overview of diverticular disease, which occurs when diverticula lead to chronic symptoms, diverticular bleeding, or diverticulitis or related complications.

Nausea and Vomiting/Specifics ... Nausea and Vomiting ... Learn about the four phases of cyclic vomiting syndrome. Describes symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatments. ...