Bowel and bladder health depends on identifying irritants, managing incontinence through lifestyle adjustments, and utilizing nutritional therapy.
The National Institutes of Health defines constipation as having a bowel movement fewer than three times per week. People with constipation typically report dry, hard, compact stools that are difficult to eliminate.
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The color of your stool helps you determine the cause of your problem. When your stools are maroon or bright red, it usually means you have a lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract problem, which includes the large bowel and rectum.
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The majority of urinary tract infections start in the bladder and urethra, which are the lower portions of the urinary system. Untreated infections may spread to the kidneys and cause serious damage. The first line of treatment for a minor urinary tract infection is a round of antibiotics.
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Blood appears in the stool for various reasons, including infection, cancer, digestive disorders and open wounds, such as hemorrhoids and ulcers. Blood may be visible to the human eye in some cases, suggesting the blood is from the lower digestive tract.
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Hematuria, or blood in the urine, can result from a number of causes, including exercise. Although hematuria is more common in long distance runners, this condition can occur after any type of prolonged, intense physical activity. In most cases, it is not cause for serious concern.
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"Please shower before entering pool." "There is only one "p" in pool and we would like to keep it that way." You might have seen similar signs at your local pool. Humorous or not, these guidelines are intended to keep swimmers healthy.
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An infection of the intestines can occur when a bacteria, virus or parasite enter the tissues. Symptoms of these infections are often similar and include vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal cramping and sometimes a fever.
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Exercising can produce a number of results, including increased muscle mass, decreased body fat, improved strength and endurance and sometimes darker urine. Often, simple dehydration results in darker urine. Pre-workout supplementation may contribute to this.
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Some gastrointestinal conditions that damage your digestive tract, such as inflammatory bowel disease or cancer, may require a surgical opening in your abdomen, which allows stool to leave your body. This surgery is medically known as an ileostomy, while the opening itself is called a stoma.
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Metamucil, or psyllium, is a bulk-forming fiber laxative. This medication absorbs water in the intestines to create a softer bulkier stool that is easier to pass, states Drugs.com. Metamucil is recommended for patients with constipation, but may also be used to lower cholesterol levels.
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The most common cause of intestinal inflammation is inflammatory bowel disease or IBD, a term used to describe intestinal disorders like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
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What you eat affects every system in your body, with the most obvious being the digestive system. Diets heavy on fat and sugar but low on nutrients can lead to some unpleasant gastrointestinal consequences.
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If have irritable bowel syndrome, you know its symptoms can include abdominal pain. You might also experience abnormal bowel movements that lead to either diarrhea or constipation.
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You just finished dinner and you have a sudden, sharp pain in your upper side that spreads to your right shoulder. It hurts when you inhale and you feel nauseous.
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Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a disorder that affects the digestive system. People with the disorder experience pain, muscle spasms and irregular bowel movements that are related to stress, diet and movement through the digestive tract.
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A urinary tract infection, abbreviated as UTI, is caused by bacteria that colonize the urinary tract. UTIs can develop anywhere in the urinary tract, including the kidneys, bladder or urethra, which is the tube that urine passes through as it leaves the body.
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Burning pain when urinating can be the first sign that your child has a urinary tract infection, commonly abbreviated UTI.
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If you have to strain on the toilet to have a bowel movement or if you have a bowel movement fewer than three times a week, you may be one of the 4 million Americans that regularly suffer from constipation.
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Electrolyte imbalances occur when the levels of electrolytes in your body either rise or fall to dangerous levels. Electrolytes include sodium, potassium, calcium and phosphorus. These imbalances might adversely affect kidney function and produce symptoms such as painful urination.
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Coliform refers to bacteria that are found in the gut of humans and animals, as well as soil and water. These bacteria are also known as Enterobacteria, and are rod-shaped and reside in the digestive tract. When they come in contact with water or soil through fecal contamination, they cause disease.
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