Digestive Health & Disorders

Digestion is a fascinating and complex process. Knowing the ins and outs of your digestive system can help you better understand what to eat (and what to avoid) to maintain digestive health, as well as what to do when something goes wrong.

What are gallstones?

Excess weight, diabetes and other factors can increase your chances of developing gallstones and painful gallbladder attacks.

Patient Story

Chasing the sunrise

Family overcomes obstacles of living with a rare condition called Au-Kline syndrome.

When celiac attacks

Dietitian tips to avoid gluten and manage celiac disease.

Prebiotics: First step in gut health

Combined with probiotics, they can help us fight disease and improve physical and mental health.

Patient Story

10-year survivor on to new adventures

A decade after facing pancreatic cancer, Karyn Wolschleger celebrates life at home and away.

Patient Story

Dad’s gift to daughter: A new kidney

"I would do it a thousand times over,” he says.

Patient Story

A hundred pounds lighter

Working mom of twins loses over 100 pounds in a year, with support from Corewell Health Lifestyle Medicine.

Patient Story

‘I have to be here for my kids’

Two years after life-changing bariatric surgery, Nic Weigel's only regret is not doing it sooner.

The inside scoop on GI scopes

From colonoscopies to swallowed capsule cameras, ever-evolving imaging techniques give a full picture of digestive health.

The best test? ‘A well-done colonoscopy’

Evidence continues to support the call for most patients to begin colon cancer screening at age 45.

Patient Story

‘It was time to do something’

Excess weight and chronic pain plagued Jill Dykhouse, 34, for years. Bariatric surgery and a new lifestyle have set her on the path to wellness.

Build happy, healthy joints

If you're struggling with joint pain, try an anti-inflammatory diet—and make time for exercise.