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Acid reflux happens when contents from your stomach move up into your esophagus (the long tube that’s responsible for moving food from the throat to the stomach). It causes an uncomfortable burning sensation.

Hepatitis C is a viral infection that causes liver inflammation or liver damage. It spreads through contact with an infected person’s blood and can be either acute (short-term) or chronic. Most cases of hepatitis C are curable with the use of proper medications. To prevent liver damage, which could include cirrhosis, liver failure and liver cancer, it is important to get diagnosed and treated early.

Hemorrhoids are inflamed veins that appear around the anus or lower rectum. Internal hemorrhoids are in the lining of the anus and rectum, while external hemorrhoids are under the skin outside the anus. Common hemorrhoidal symptoms include bleeding, itching, protrusion, pain and sensitive lumps. Treatments can vary from adding fiber to your diet to over-the-counter pain medications and topical treatments to medical procedures that remove the hemorrhoids.

Also known as dyspepsia, indigestion is a general feeling of discomfort in the upper abdomen that can include a combination of symptoms such as pain, a burning sensation, feeling full too soon while eating or feeling too full after eating. It can have many causes, and the treatment depends on the cause. Treatment may include diet or lifestyle changes, medication, or psychological therapy.

Diseases that cause swelling and irritation of the digestive tract, such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, are called inflammatory bowel diseases. Symptoms can include pain, diarrhea, weight loss, the appearance of blood in the stool, or fever. Treatments depend on the type of disease.

When the bowel is not functioning properly, causing symptoms such as pain, constipation or diarrhea, but there is no evidence of disease or damage to the digestive tract, it is called IBS. This syndrome can range from irritating to debilitating and may be accompanied by other functional disorders such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic pelvic, or temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ). Treatment may include diet or lifestyle changes, medication, or psychological therapy.

There are a variety of conditions that affect the liver, which cleans the blood in your body. When the liver does not function properly, and is unable to maintain balance in the bloodstream, it may cause many health problems. Cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, and hemochromatosis are some examples of liver disease. Yellowing of the skin, called jaundice, may be an indicator of problems with the liver.

People who have pain or difficulty when swallowing (dysphagia) may be unable to take in nutrients or attain proper hydration. This can also cause respiratory issues if food enters the lungs instead of heading toward the stomach. Swallowing disorders could be caused by neurological problems, malformations of the esophagus, motility problems (muscular issues preventing food from moving down through the esophagus), and allergies. They could also be a consequence of head and neck surgery. Chronic coughing, choking while eating, or an inability to keep food down could be signs and symptoms of a swallowing disorder.