No research proves that alcohol consumption directly causes stomach ulcers, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. However, if you drink excessive amounts of beer or other alcoholic beverages, you are at an increased risk of developing stomach ulcers.

Apples are relatively high in dietary fiber. For someone dealing with constipation as a result of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, eating them can often prove beneficial. Dietary fiber can help soften stool, making it much easier to pass. Other IBS sufferers, however, may not enjoy the same results.

Everyone gets intestinal gas and most pass about 1 to 4 pints of it throughout the day, according to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. Although gas is normal, you may seek relief if you think you pass gas too frequently or if gas often builds up in your intestines and becomes uncomfortable.

An upset stomach affects everyone from time to time, often throwing a wrench into your daily activities. This common condition manifests with varying symptoms that occur for a variety of reasons.

Colon polyps are clumps of cells that form in the lining of the large intestine or rectum. There are several types of polyps. Some of these polyps are benign, or noncancerous, while other types may become malignant over time.

Intestinal gas is often the result of eating too much or eating too quickly, and eating beans, dairy products and leafy greens like lettuce can also have the same effect.

Your abdominal muscles can become sore if they are overworked, exercised too hard or when dealing with a stomach flu. However, chronic abdominal muscle pain can also signal an underlying medical condition.

Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract. This chronic, painful and debilitating disease affects any section of the gastrointestinal tract, from mouth to anus. Crohn’s disease of the esophagus or Crohn’s esophagitis occurs in less than 1 percent of patients.

Barrett's esophagus occurs when changes develop in the tissue that lines the lower part of the esophagus, where the stomach and esophagus meet. The condition usually develops as a result of repeated damage from longstanding gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD.

If your child is experiencing heartburn, there may be simple steps you can take at home to help alleviate symptoms. Medical practice guidelines published in the May 2009 issue of the "Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition" note that children can experience heartburn for many different reasons.

Learn about the causes and treatment options for diarrhea lasting two weeks, including diet plans for managing C. difficile.

There is plenty of bacteria in your gut and most of it is good. However, after a round of antibiotics, this good bacteria is destroyed with the bad. You may have recovered from your illness, but now you need the good bacteria back.