Black diarrhea is often the sign of blood in the digestive tract that can have multiple causes depending on where the bleeding is coming from. Locations can range from anywhere from the nose or mouth to the colon, though bleeding lower in the GI tract tends to present as blood in the stool more than as black diarrhea.

Your belly button is located directly in front of your lower-digestive system, and its pain could be sign of a digestive health condition. The most probable causes of belly button pain after eating include gas pains, a stomach ulcer and food intolerances. Candidiasis or a hernia are also possibilities.

No, coffee can't cause a stomach ulcer, but it can potentially aggravate it. Here's what you need to know about the link between coffee and stomach ulcers.

Seeing blood in your stool can definitely set off alarm bells. Here's what you need to know about possible causes and when to see a doctor.

Taraji P. Henson recently revealed that taking ibuprofen and drink coffee on an empty stomach landed her in the hospital with a serious health condition.

Save yourself a bout of food poisoning or even a trip to the hospital. These are the eight foods most likely to cause food poisoning, as well as tips to avoid getting sick.

What you eat (and don't eat) can influence whether your stomach ulcer heals or gets worse. Here are your best bets for what to eat and avoid if you have a stomach ulcer.

You can learn a lot about your general health and wellness just by paying attention to the state of your poop.

A peptic ulcer is an open sore in the lining of the digestive tract. Although diet does not cause ulcers, certain foods and beverages may worsen your pain, and a diet rich in fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of ulcers and promote healing.

Spicy foods can trigger stomach discomfort, particularly in people who already have gastrointestinal disorders. Understanding why the pain occurs can provide insight into strategies to prevent or ease this pain.

When muscle cramps are severe or occur frequently, they may be a sign of a mineral or vitamin deficiency. Toe cramps may be caused by a deficiency of potassium, calcium, magnesium or vitamin D.

Swedish DJ Avicii passed away last week at the age of 28, after years of health problems, including acute pancreatitis. Here's what you need to know about the condition.