Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a combination of digestive symptoms, including ...

Endoscopy procedures are essential to IBD diagnoses. Experts consider it the most accurate and specific test, according to a 2023 review. These tests typically involve examining the inside of the ...

Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health has launched an initiative to mail stool-based screening kits for colorectal cancer directly to patient's homes.

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Then you'll drink a small amount of sugary liquid. Every 15 minutes, you'll give them another breath sample. The test will last two to three hours, depending on the type of sugar used. An upper ...

The best way to be tested for celiac disease is to discuss your symptoms with a doctor. They can perform blood tests, an endoscopy, and a biopsy to look for signs. You might be tempted to test ...

The method, if validated in further study, potentially could be used as a reflex test to indicate which patients should have endoscopy for a definitive diagnosis. A description of the work was ...

Experts discuss PPI use for GI protection in patients on antithrombotics, highlighting risk factors, dosing, drug ...

We aimed to assess whether endoscopy timing postadmission would affect outcomes. Design We conducted a retrospective, territory-wide, cohort study with healthcare data from all public hospitals in ...

We asked experts which symptoms are most likely to be misdiagnosed as anxiety.