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The heart is a pump made of muscle tissue. Its pumping action is controlled by electrical impulses.

Hypoglycemia is low blood sugar (glucose). Learn about this condition, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

Barrett esophagus occurs when the normal cells that line your food pipe (esophagus) turn into cells not usually found in your body. The new cells take over because the lining of the esophagus has been damaged. The new, abnormal cells are called specialized columnar cells or intestinal metaplasia.

Celiac disease is a long-term digestive problem that hurts your small intestine. You may have celiac disease if you are allergic to gluten.

Constipation is not being able to have bowel movements often enough. It can cause pain and other symptoms. Learn more about the causes, tests, and treatments for this common GI (gastrointestinal) problem.

Diarrhea is when your stools are loose and watery. Read on to learn more about causes and treatments.

Diverticular disease is an infection in the tiny pouches that some people get in their colon. The pouches are called diverticula. These pouches bulge out through weak spots in your colon. The pouches can become inflamed (red, swollen) or infected.

Everyone has gas. It may be painful and embarrassing, but it is not dangerous. Learn what causes it, the symptoms, how it's diagnosed, and how it's treated.

Gastroparesis is a disorder involving your stomach muscles. Learn more about this condition, including cause, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.