Nausea After Eating: What Could Be Causing It?

Nausea after eating can happen for many reasons, from indigestion and acid reflux to gastritis, gallbladder problems, food intolerance, medication effects, or delayed stomach emptying. If you feel nauseous after meals occasionally, the cause may be relatively minor....
Black Stool or Dark Stool: Could It Be GI Bleeding?

Black Stool or Dark Stool: Could It Be GI Bleeding?

Seeing black stool can be unsettling, especially when the color appears suddenly or the stool looks unusually dark, sticky, or tar-like. Black stool can have a harmless explanation, such as iron supplements or bismuth-containing medicine, but black, tarry stool can...
Positive Cologuard Test: Do You Need a Colonoscopy?

Positive Cologuard Test: Do You Need a Colonoscopy?

A positive Cologuard test does not mean you have colon cancer, but it does mean you need the right follow-up step — and for most people, that next step is a colonoscopy. Many people feel worried when they receive a phone call or notification saying their Cologuard...