Digestive conditions such as GERD and colitis are best managed through targeted dietary triggers avoidance, nutritional therapy, and identifying biochemical markers.
Because lettuce is such a bland food, it may seem unlikely that it would cause stomach pain. However, lettuce is considered a gas-forming food. Eating lettuce increases your chances of developing bloating, gas pain and belching.
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No matter what the cause, when you're feeling sick to your stomach, eating may be the furthest thing from your mind. If your doctor says it's alright to try to eat despite your difficulty holding down foods, there are some steps you can take to help increase your intake while decreasing your risk of dehydration.
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Peptic ulcers are erosions of the tissues lining the upper digestive tract, particularly the stomach and first portion of the small intestine, the duodenum. They are often caused by a bacterial infection that compromises your defense against the acid produced in the stomach.
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If you’ve been diagnosed with lactose intolerance, you can still enjoy pizza, although it contains lactose from the cheese. Cheeses tend to have less lactose than other dairy products because of the enzymes used to create cheese.
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Pineapple is a tropical fruit grown in warm climates and has a flavor that is both sweet and tart. Enjoying a serving of pineapple helps improve digestion by providing fiber and a certain type of digestive enzyme.
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Laxatives are substances typically used to relieve constipation in people unable to achieve regular bowel movements. According to the Mayo Clinic, normal bowel movements vary among individuals but generally range from one to three per day.
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Any food can trigger symptoms in those who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, but peanuts will not cause IBS or diarrhea, unless you’re allergic or have a food intolerance. Any time you develop gastrointestinal symptoms, such as diarrhea after eating peanuts, you need to call your doctor.
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Catfish makes regular appearances in many Americans' diets, and serves as a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, an important fatty acid for the body.
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A hernia is characterized by the protrusion of an internal organ or a body part through an opening into an area where the organ or body part is not normally present. The opening results from weakness in the tissue, muscle or membrane that normally holds the organ or body part in place.
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Stomach gas is the cause of pain in your baby's belly, which can sometimes result in discomfort, flatulence and colic symptoms. While gas, specifically gas after eating, is common in babies, it can still be the sign of a more serious condition. To properly deal with baby gas, you must first understand the causes.
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Sometimes what you eat just doesn't agree with you, leading to uncomfortable fullness, bloating or a burning sensation behind your breastbone. Overfilling your stomach, eating quickly or feeling anxious frequently provokes these symptoms.
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The average person may not experience heartburn as often as pregnant women and older adults, but it’s still one of the most common digestive complaints. A random bout of heartburn can usually be linked to something specific, such as a large meal, a spicy dish or too much caffeine.
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Garbanzo beans, often called chickpeas, are part of the legume family, which includes soy beans, navy beans, kidney beans and many other types of nuts and beans. They are the most consumed legume in the world, according to the University of Arizona.
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The most common foods that can cause a metal taste in your mouth with nausea after eating include nuts, peanuts, wheat, eggs, soy, fish and milk, according to FamilyDoctor.org. These symptoms are related to a food allergy that can cause additional symptoms after consuming a food that you’re allergic to.
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Stomach ulcers are open wounds that tend to develop in the stomach lining. A burning pain in the abdomen experienced for a few minutes to several hours is the most common symptom of a stomach ulcer.
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Your digestive system runs on a delicate balance, processing nutrients out of the foods you eat and making stool that is neither too hard nor too soft so you do not get constipation or diarrhea.
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Eating within two hours of your workout is imperative, even if you usually exercise at night. When you exercise, your body depletes its glycogen stores. Eating replenishes these stores, helping your body recover and repair itself more quickly.
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The colon is an organ in your digestive system that holds waste product until you have a bowel movement. While a healthy colon causes few, if any, notable symptoms during digestion, an inflamed, diseased or damaged colon can stimulate pain. Certain foods and eating habits may be particularly problematic.
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Activia, a brand of yogurt that promotes digestive health, is a good food to eat while you have diarrhea. While Activia can help shorten the duration of diarrhea, any yogurt that contains live and active cultures is beneficial and can have the same effect.
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When you notice changes in your body, you may wonder whether it's anything serious or something that will resolve on its own. It's also normal to wonder whether the symptoms you develop are related.
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