Condition in which muscles in the stomach work slowly, causing food and liquid to remain in the stomach for longer than normal.
Dysphagia is the medical term used to describe swallowing difficulties. Some people with dysphagia experience pain while swallowing, known as odynophagia.
Constipation is characterized by either infrequent bowel movements or the passage of dry, hard stools.
Achalasia is a disorder of the esophagus that makes it difficult to swallow food and liquids.
Magnetic resonance defecography (MR defecography) involves a special MRI test that focuses on more clearly imaging the pelvic area. Learn more about this procedure.
GERD refers to the regurgitation of stomach acid into the esophagus. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
POEM is a minimally invasive, endoscopic procedure for treating achalasia and other swallowing disorders. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Ulcerative colitis is characterized by chronic swelling and sores in the colon that cause bleeding, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
A rare condition in which people are unable to burp, resulting in abdominal bloating, gurgling sounds, and excessive flatulence.
Pyloric stenosis is a rare condition in infants in which food cannot move into the small intestine. Learn about symptoms and treatment.