The digestive system is a bit like a toilet. When everything works properly, we have a tendency to take it for granted. The second that something goes haywire, however, it's impossible to ignore. See more »

GERD is a constant tormentor for those who have it. After all, no one likes the taste of stomach acid. Luckily, treating it isn't just about meds -- you can take control and make some changes of your own. See more »

Heartburn may seem like just another unpleasant thing to endure, much like taxes, rush hour traffic and the contents of a baby's diaper. But when should you bite the bullet and make a doctor's appointment? See more »

If Superman had celiac disease, his weakness wouldn't just be kryptonite anymore -- he'd have to worry about wheat, barley and rye. How does gluten manage to wreak such havoc? See more »

When you're doubled over with a burning pain in your stomach, is your love of flamingly spicy meals to blame? Or does your passion for chili peppers have little to do with the cause of your digestive ills? See more »

You're starving and you just dropped your chocolate on the floor. Are you the type who blurts, "Five second rule!" and gobbles it anyway, or the kind who mourns its loss? Let's look at the science behind contamination. See more »

For most people, diarrhea is nothing more than a minor inconvenience. But for the very young and the elderly, it can be life threatening, even fatal. See more »

Let's face it, stomach aches are inevitable... or are they? Take this quiz to test your knowledge of stomach aches and strange causes and cures. See more »

There are some serious causes of diarrhea that can cause chronic problems. Learn about diseases and conditions that can cause diarrhea. See more »

While many of us abstain from foods simply to keep our weight down, those with acid reflux often have to abstain from certain foods to keep their stomach acid down. Which are the most likely culprits? See more »