Gastrointestinal (GI)
More than just digestion, learn how your GI system affects your overall health.
Read through our articles to learn all about your gastrointestinal system and the conditions that affect it — from hemorrhoids to irritable bowel syndrome and everything in between.
Military Service, Gut Health and You
Your guide to understanding and managing IBS, GERD and other issues affecting your GI tract
Ask the Expert: Gastrointestinal (GI) Conditions in the Military
Family physician and Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves Ada Stewart discusses how GI conditions affect service members assigned female at birth
Trust Your Gut: A Quick Reference Guide to Identify Gastrointestinal (GI) Conditions
From celiac disease to ulcerative colitis and everything in between, use this chart to learn more about GI conditions
Gastrointestinal Issues and Pregnancy: What to Expect and When to Talk to Your Medical Provider
From heartburn to constipation, pregnancy can affect your digestive system. Here’s what’s normal and what’s not.
Real Women, Real Stories
GI conditions can be embarrassing to talk about. Read how other servicewomen overcame stigma and got the care they needed.
When I Was GI Jane, the “GI” Stood for Gastrointestinal Issues
Military fitness training triggered my severe irritable bowel syndrome — and I was arrested because of it
Cuando fui GI Jane, las letras “GI” parecían referirse a problemas gastrointestinales
El entrenamiento militar de ejercicio desencadenó un síndrome de intestino irritable grave y me arrestaron por eso
I Live with Lynch Syndrome, a Condition That Has Made Me a 3-Time Cancer Survivor
I’m dedicated to spreading awareness about Lynch syndrome and encourage others to get genetically tested for it
Vivo con el síndrome de Lynch, una condición por la cual sobreviví el cáncer 3 veces
Me dedico a concientizar a la gente acerca del síndrome de Lynch y a motivar a otras personas para que se sometan a pruebas genéticas para detectarlo
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