Spicy foods can cause a burning sensation in the stomach and intestines, but they don't necessarily damage the lining. Learn how to eat spicy food without discomfort and understand why it affects people with gastrointestinal disorders.
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Popcorn is a whole grain, an essential food group many Americans lack. Whole grains offer valuable amounts of fiber and nutrients, such as B vitamins and iron. Just because popcorn is nutritious, however, does not mean it suits every person's diet. Pain that follows popcorn eating might stem from a variety of factors.
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Diverticulitis is a condition that occurs when an out-pouching of the gastrointestinal system, known as diverticulosis, becomes inflamed or infected. A diet change is often required, along with antibiotic treatment for acute diverticulitis.
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Walking can lead to aches and a burning sensation, especially when walking for long distances. These uncomfortable side effects can make walking, be it for exercise or leisure, an unpleasant activity.
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Arthritis is a term that refers to a host of conditions that cause inflammation and pain in the joints.
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When your thyroid gland becomes enlarged, the term goiter describes the swelling, the Cleveland Clinic reports. Your thyroid gland, located in your neck, becomes larger when growths occur within the thyroid gland. This health problem caused by poor iodine intake requires treatment.
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People who abuse alcohol may develop niacin deficiencies. Alcoholism is the leading cause of niacin deficiency in the United States, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Small amounts of niacin supplements may reverse deficiencies.
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C-reactive protein is a compound found in higher concentrations in the blood when there is inflammation occurring somewhere in the body. Gout, a condition characterized by pain and inflammation in the joints, can often be partially diagnosed by testing the C-reactive protein level.
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Ovarian cysts commonly affect women during their reproductive years. While most ovarian cysts are small and go unnoticed, others may cause a range of symptoms -- from mild discomfort to severe pain.
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The Internet is littered with kidney-cleansing regimens, many of which involve watermelon. Don't be duped by their glowing testimonials and scientific-sounding rationales.
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Your grandmother might be disappointed to learn that a study published in March 2015 in "JAMA Internal Medicine" failed to find convincing evidence supporting the old adage that "an apple a day keeps the doctor away." Nonetheless, apples can be an appetizing, versatile component of a healthful diet.
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An expectorant is a type of medication that is used to loosen congestion in your chest and throat to allow you to cough up mucus easier. The most commonly used ingredient is guafenesin. Taking an expectorant as directed can help clean the lungs of mucus.
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Just about every type of exercise entails an increased need for oxygen and, therefore, an increase in ventilation, or breathing.
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Often it is easy to ignore the effect natural or common compounds can have on your health. Baking soda has been used in everything from cleaning products to baked goods and medicine.
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Pregnancy gives you the license to eat whatever you want, whenever you want, right? Not so fast. A pregnant woman needs only about 300 extra calories a day to feed her growing baby, according to KidsHealth.
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Irritated, itchy skin in the area below the knees can range from mildly uncomfortable to downright disruptive. A persistent itch can lead to continuous scratching that may damage the skin.
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Excessive sweating can be an extremely embarrassing condition. Whether it occurs at your workplace or a social function, it's something you would probably like to prevent. However, sometimes a shower and an antiperspirant stick aren't enough to combat the causes of excessive sweating.
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Dyspepsia is pain or an uncomfortable feeling in the upper or middle part of the stomach that can cause symptoms of bloating, heartburn, nausea, vomiting and belching. Dyspepsia is often caused by a stomach ulcer or acid reflux.
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Many conditions can cause pain below the sternum. According to the American College of Gastroenterology, or ACG, abdominal pain can occur throughout the abdomen or in one specific abdominal location or quadrant.
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Numbness in the hands and arms is usually caused by some type of peripheral neuropathy, which is a problem with the peripheral nerves that affects the way sensory information is carried from the central nervous system. Peripheral neuropathy can be caused by damage to the nerve or excess pressure exerted on the nerve.
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