Stomach and Digestive - Videos
Learn what pancreatitis is in this Howcast video about stomach problems and digestive disorders.
Learn how to live with lactose intolerance in this Howcast video about stomach problems and digestive disorders.
Nearly half of the U.S. population has symptoms of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) at least once a month, and 20% have them weekly. But many of them don't get relief from standard acid-reducing medications, and don't have telltale damage to their esophagus. Melinda Beck explains on Lunch Break. Photo: Getty Images.
A viewer asks if irritable bowel syndrome can affect the anal sphincter. Gastroenterologist Dr. Jorge Rodriguez clears the air about problems men and women both have down there.
Whether you're male or female, the average person lets loose 10 to 20 times each day, producing one to three pints of gas! Holding in gas can lead to bloating, abdominal cramping, dizziness and headaches.
Believe it or not, you may have bad toilet posture! Learn about The Squatty Potty, a new device meant to promote better posture while using the toilet.
P'etra is a model and her agency recently told her she needs to lose two inches from her waist. "I heard a lot about this tapeworm diet, and it has me a little intrigued. I was wondering if it's a good option for me and if it's safe," she asks. P'etra joins The Doctors in the audience as parasitologist Dr. Scott Smith explains how tapeworms attach to your intestines and grow inside your body.
A bloated belly doesn't just occur from eating too much in one sitting; it can often be a sign of something more serious, such as bowel obstruction.
Gastroenterologist and author of the best-selling books What's Your Poo Telling You? and What's My Pee Telling Me? Dr. Anish Sheth and The Doctors explain how hemorrhoids can cause pain during bowel movements but should not impede the process. Plus, get tips to keep things moving smoothly "down there."
Gastroenterologist and author of the best-selling books What's Your Poo Telling You? and What's My Pee Telling Me? Dr. Anish Sheth explains how irritable bowel syndrome can strike at the most inopportune times. Learn how the chronic condition affects the body and how treatment options may vary for each patient.
Gastroenterologist and author of the best-selling books What's Your Poo Telling You? and What's My Pee Telling Me? Dr. Anish Sheth and The Doctors explain what different colors of vomit consist of and when there is a true cause for concern.
Gastroenterologist and author of the best-selling books What's Your Poo Telling You? and What's My Pee Telling Me? Dr. Anish Sheth explains how a weakened anal sphincter muscle or chronic inflammatory bowel conditions can cause unconscious fecal incontinence while sleeping.
Heartburn making you regret your favorite spicy Thai takeout? Or, was it the pizza at 2 a.m.? Dr. Andrew Weil discusses how you can prevent heartburn with lifestyle adjustments and shares some natural remedies you can try before you seek stronger solutions.
Heartburn making you regret your favorite spicy Thai takeout? Or, was it the pizza at 2 a.m.? Dr. Andrew Weil discusses how you can prevent heartburn with lifestyle adjustments and shares some natural remedies you can try before you seek stronger solutions.
Gastroenterologist Dr. Su Sachar uses an endoscope to examine Ty's throat and diagnoses Ty with mild laryngopharyngeal reflux, a condition when acid from your stomach splashes up into your throat.
Gastroenterologist Dr. Su Sachar uses an endoscope to examine Ty's throat, and diagnoses Ty with mild laryngopharyngeal reflux, a condition when acid from your stomach splashes up into your throat. Dr. Sachar uses a ResTech pH monitor, which is inserted in Ty's nose, to measure the amount of pH, or acidity, in the back of her throat over a 24-hour period. A normal pH balance should measure 6 or 7, but Ty's is below 5, and acid levels were highest at night.
Gastroenterologist Dr. Su Sachar uses an endoscope to examine Ty's throat, and diagnoses Ty with mild laryngopharyngeal reflux, a condition when acid from your stomach splashes up into your throat.
Learn how to treat and prevent abdominal pain with Dr. Lisa Ganjhu.
Madison, 24, began experiencing frequent and painful bouts of diarrhea after suffering from the flu a few months prior. Madison consults gastroenterologist Dr. Jorge Rodriguez, who recommends a colonoscopy to determine the causes of her abnormal bowel movements.
Gastroenterologist Dr. Jorge Rodriguez performs a colonoscopy on Madison to determine the cause of her frequent and painful bowel movements.
Madison, 24, underwent a colonoscopy to determine the cause of her frequent and painful bowel movements. Gastroenterologist Dr. Jorge Rodriguez reveals the results of Madison's biopsies taken from her colon and small intestine.
Do you take eating for granted? Renowned chef and author of Eat Like There's No Tomorrow, Hans Rueffert, lost one of the most important assets of his career - his stomach. Hear why Hans had his stomach and 95 percent of his esophagus removed, and how it's changed his relationship with food.
Dr. Martin D. Fried talks about allergies to certain food proteins, known as Eosinophilic Esophagitis. Martin D. Fried MD Fellowships: Hospital For Sick Kids, Toronto - Pediatric Nutrtion & Babies Hospital, Columbia Presbyterian Med Ctr, NY - Pediatric Gastroenterology
The Doctors confirm if your everyday habits are best done with haste or patience. Going number two: Why you shouldn't rush to flush.
Dr. Martin D. Fried explains what are the symptoms of IBS and what you should eat if you have it. Martin D. Fried MD Fellowships: Hospital For Sick Kids, Toronto - Pediatric Nutrtion and Babies Hospital, Columbia Presbyterian Med Ctr, NY - Pediatric Gastroenterology
See how particular parasites, such as roundworms and tapeworms, can be the underlying cause of certain allergic reactions, asthma and even arthritis!
More than 50 million Americans suffer from acid reflux, also known as heartburn. Gastroenterologist Dr. Jorge Rodriguez has made it his mission to put out the flames once and for all - without a pill. Dr. Rodriguez shares tips for healing heartburn naturally from his new book The Acid Reflux Solution.
Chronic heartburn, or GERD, keeps millions of Americans from enjoying the foods they love. It can also lead to a dangerous form of cancer. See how mini magnets are helping people get relief.
Dr. Martin D. Fried explains what is a leaky gut syndrome and how it occurs. Martin D. Fried MD Fellowships: Hospital For Sick Kids, Toronto - Pediatric Nutrition and Babies Hospital, Columbia Presbyterian Med Ctr, NY - Pediatric Gastroenterology
Dr. Martin D. Fried MD talks about Irritable Bowel Syndrome and the dietary changes required to help with IBS. Martin D. Fried MD Fellowships: Hospital For Sick Kids, Toronto - Pediatric Nutrtion & Babies Hospital, Columbia Presbyterian Med Ctr, NY - Pediatric Gastroenterology