Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE): From teen to adult care
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is when white blood cells build up in the esophagus and can result in trouble swallowing, heartburn and reflux. As a teen or adolescent with EoE, it’s time to learn how to become comfortable making your own health care decisions.
Obesity: Learn the facts beyond the scale for Hispanic Americans
Obesity is a disease that impacts some ethnic and racial groups more than others, including nearly half of Hispanic American adults.
Endoscopia (GI superior)
La endoscopia digestiva superior es un procedimiento para ver el tracto digestivo superior, que incluye el esófago, el estómago y el principio del intestino delgado.
Gastroparesia
La gastroparesia o vaciado gástrico retrasado se produce cuando el estómago tiene problemas para eliminar su contenido, posiblemente debido a problemas con los músculos del estómago, los nervios o los nervios del cerebro y la médula espinal.
Reflujo gastroesofágico (GERD)
La enfermedad por reflujo gastroesofágico (GERD, por sus siglas en inglés), o simplemente reflujo ácido, es cuando el ácido del estómago regresa con frecuencia al esófago. Los síntomas de GERD pueden incluir acidez estomacal o indigestión.
Gentle GI nutrition
Also called the non-diet approach, this approach focuses on finding alternatives besides restrictive diets to help with GI symptoms.
Endoscopy (upper GI)
Upper GI endoscopy is a procedure to view the upper digestive tract, which includes the esophagus, stomach and beginning of the small intestine.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or just acid reflux, is when stomach acid frequently flows back into the esophagus. Heartburn is the most common symptom of GERD.
Gas
Gas is when air builds up in your small intestine and large intestine. Flatulence is when gas passes through the rectum and belching, or burping, is when gas passes through the mouth.
Gastroparesis
Gastroparesis or delayed gastric emptying is when the stomach has trouble clearing out its contents, possibly due to issues with the stomach muscles, nerves, or brain and spinal cord nerves.
