gastrointestinal

Constipation & Sciatica: Constipation is an uncomfortable and common side effect of lower back and leg pain…

Autoimmune diseases are characterized by tissue damage and loss of function caused when an immune reaction affects…

The most important function of the intestinal barrier is to balance the absorption of nutrients, electrolytes and…

The pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, suggests that interrupted interactions between the…

A number of gastrointestinal diseases, GI diseases, are believed to be caused by intestinal barrier dysfunction,…

Alcohol and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, are harmful agents which can disrupt the balance of…

Gut flora, gut microbiota or gastrointestinal microbiota, is the complex community of microorganisms that live in…

The gastrointestinal tract, or GI tract, is an essential organ system found within humans, and other animals, which…

In the month of October, approximately 50,000 people worldwide gathered in the World Congress of Gastroenterology…

The digestive system is largely in charge of providing the body with the essential nutrients needed for all the…

There's something about gastrointestinal issues that makes them difficult to talk about in polite company, which…

Many parents of children with debilitating gastrointestinal disorders may be frustrated by the lack of good…