More Digestive Disorders and Diseases

Diverticular disease is a common condition that happens as we age. Treating diverticulosis involves adding fiber to the diet, but cases of diverticulitis might require antibiotics or even surgery.

Bowltrol is a dietary supplement that is used as a colon cleanser. Bowltrol is taken to relive constipation and clear the digestive system of toxins and excess fecal matter.

A chain email entitled "8 Don'ts After a Meal" advises readers that smoking cigarettes after a meal increases the risk of emphysema and cancer by 10 times. Is this true?

The human form of IBD in the form of ulcerative colitis has affected our family significantly. Now, the smallest, and furriest, member has developed a feline variety of IBD.

A definition of the term 'Ischemic Colitis.'

Many people believe ulcers are caused by stress and spicy food, but the true cause of peptic ulcers is not something that can be treated with a change in diet.

Heartburn is a common problem that may be a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Is it true that smoking a cigarette could help your heartburn?