Digestive conditions such as GERD and colitis are best managed through targeted dietary triggers avoidance, nutritional therapy, and identifying biochemical markers.
Many conditions can cause sharp pain in the left side of the head. According to the Family Doctor website, migraine headaches are one of the most common causes of head pain. However, migraine headaches usually cause throbbing or dull aching pain, not sharp pain.
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If you experience loose, frequent and watery bowel movements, you have diarrhea. This condition occurs when your stool passes too quickly through your digestive system. Usually diarrhea lasts only one to two days, but it can persist if there is a serious problem.
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Food poisoning, also known as food borne illness, occurs after you consume food that has been contaminated before or during its preparation.
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Whether you have stomach pain, indigestion, cramping or abdominal distension, these problems can ruin your quality of life. Stomach problems are also sometimes accompanied with bowel movement changes, including diarrhea, constipation or both.
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Fish oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids that may reduce inflammation as well as your risk for chronic diseases like arthritis, heart disease and cancer. It’s also sometimes recommended for digestive issues including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel diseases.
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Excess abdominal gas in children, also called flatulence, is very common and is typically easy to cure. Gas is primarily made of odorless vapors, including carbon dioxide, nitrogen, oxygen, hydrogen and sometimes methane. Excess gas and gas that you can’t pass may cause intense abdominal pain.
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Enzymes are substances found in all living cells. They act as catalysts in chemical processes, such as metabolism, and are part of the breakdown and regenerative process of life. Plant foods, for example, contain enzymes which are needed to break down that specific plant.
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Vomiting is controlled by the brain, not the stomach, but most episodes are caused by food-related illness or mild stomach viruses. It can occur with or without nausea, and may be preceded by increased salivation. Vomiting in and of itself is not dangerous, but it can lead to dehydration.
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Digestive enzymes are important for a variety of functions of your body and are best known for their role in breaking down the foods in nutrients that can be easily absorbed in the bloodstream and further used by your body.
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Falls occur commonly in pregnant women, due to changes in the center of gravity and the relaxation of joints and soft tissue that occur in pregnancy.
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Acid reflux is the movement of stomach contents upward to the esophagus and beyond. It is very common in healthy babies to see stomach contents flowing into and even out of the mouth. Some feeding and positioning modifications may help decrease the amount of reflux coming out a baby's mouth.
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The human digestive tract functions to break down food particles into smaller molecules the body can absorb through the lining of the small intestines.
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Even though non-dairy creamers appear to be dairy-free, many non-dairy creamers contain casein protein, which comes from cow’s milk, according to the Center for Young Women’s Health. Stomach cramping after ingesting non-dairy creamers might be related to a milk or soy allergy.
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Colon cleansing programs have been used to improve health since ancient times. More recently, they have been advocated for weight loss. Weight loss is an obvious side effect from fasting and cleansing, but it is not the only benefit.
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Many people take prescribed or over-the-counter medications they must stop using before a colonoscopy. It proves important to comply with these drug restrictions, and if not, it proves crucial for people to tell their doctor they took a drug on the must-stop list.
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Raisins are a healthful treat that when taken in moderation can reduce your risk of heart disease, says an article in the June 2013 issue of "Journal of Food Medicine." For some people, however, eating raisins can lead to intestinal gas, which can be both uncomfortable and embarrassing.
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When your stomach starts grumbling after a meal, you might regret the foods you chose. While an upset stomach after a meal can have a direct correlation to what the meal contained -- such as in the case of indigestion or a foodborne illness -- a frequently upset stomach might indicate a more serious problem.
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Cashews do not usually cause diarrhea, unless there is another condition that is provoked by cashews. If diarrhea follows shortly after you eat cashews, you may have an allergy to tree nuts -- one of the most common food-related allergies in children and adults, according to the Food Allergy Research and Education.
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Tofu is a nutritious source of protein made from coagulated soy milk. It is popular in East Asian cuisine, and is a commonly consumed plant-based protein. While tofu is a perishable food that may harbor pathogens, or disease-causing microorganisms, it is not a common cause of foodborne illness.
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It can take up to one month to order new checks from your bank. This may not be an option, especially if you have to pay bills soon. You may also not be comfortable ordering checks online, since it can present a security problem such as fraud and identity theft.
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