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Anorectal manometry is a test to look at how well the muscles and nerves in the rectum and anus are working.

Crohn's disease causes swelling, inflammation, and irritation in the digestive tract. It is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Read on to learn more.

If your breasts ever feel lumpy, sore, or tender, you may have fibrocystic breasts. This is a very common condition. Here's what you need to know about it.

Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by a bacteria. It's spread from person to person through the air. Read about how to help prevent TB from spreading.

Abdominal ultrasound is an imaging test that uses sound waves to form pictures of your abdominal organs. It can help detect organ problems, such as gallstones, kidney stones, or liver disease.

An upper GI series is an X-ray exam of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. This test helps your doctor find problems, such as difficulty swallowing and certain diseases.

You'll start feeling back to normal a day or 2 after getting home. But don't forget that you just had surgery. Here is information to speed your recovery.

Some types of bladder tumors are hard to remove completely with surgery. In certain cases, special medicines that kill cancer cells may be put right inside the bladder. This is called intravesical therapy. Read on to learn more.

After a brain injury, a person may be less able to coordinate sequential activities, process thought, and use language. At first, therapy may be provided by medical professionals and therapists. But often longer-term support by family and friends is needed. Read on to learn more.