Esophageal pH impedance monitoring and upper gastrointestinal endoscopy help detect acid and signs of gastroesophageal reflux.

Passion fruit contains soluble and insoluble fiber, which aids digestion and nourishes the gut microbiome.

Constipation, gastroesophageal reflux, stomach ulcers, and gallstones are common in older adults due to age-related decline in organ function.

Hanh, 36, experienced prolonged dull lower abdominal pain, leading doctors to diagnose her with pelvic congestion syndrome caused by ovarian vein dilation.

Trung, 38, experienced sudden severe abdominal pain, leading doctors to discover a small bowel perforation caused by diverticulitis.

Bloating, constipation, or slow recovery after digestive disorders are signs of early gut aging.

After several days of fever and dull abdominal pain, doctors discovered a large splenic abscess and critical septic shock in a woman in her 70s.

Consuming too many foods rich in magnesium, iron, or zinc can affect bowel habits, leading to constipation or diarrhea accompanied by abdominal pain.

Water, low-sugar fruit juice, or ginger tea provide hydration and beneficial gut bacteria.

A 67-year-old man faced a risk of ruptured blood vessels, prompting doctors at Nhan Dan Gia Dinh Hospital to perform a nearly four-hour surgery to remove an abdominal aortic aneurysm.