Digestive conditions such as GERD and colitis are best managed through targeted dietary triggers avoidance, nutritional therapy, and identifying biochemical markers.
If you develop upper right abdominal pain after drinking soda, you need to talk with your doctor about your symptoms so he can diagnose the cause. This pain is most likely not a sign of a serious medical condition.
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You are attempting to amp up your running program when you feel it: a sharp pain on your right side, just under your ribs. You may wonder if this pain is a sign of something serious or just a side effect of pushing yourself. If you frequently experience running-related pain, this could be a cause for concern.
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The first months of a baby's life are filled with smiles and joy, but they're also filled with plenty of tears. There are many reasons why babies cry, but two of the most common causes of suffering in infants are teething and acid reflux.
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Eating regular meals is beneficial for physical and gastric health, but many people skip meals due to lack of time or out of an erroneous belief that it will help bolster a weight-loss diet. Skipping meals can lead to a number of negative health consequences, including painful stomach cramps.
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Pain above your left breast may be a sign of a serious underlying health problem or a minor one. That is why if you experience pain above your left breast following exercise you should seek medical attention. Timely medical intervention can prevent potentially life threatening complications.
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Nexium and Prilosec are drugs that belong to a class of medications known as proton pump inhibitors. Proton pump inhibitors are drugs that decrease production of acid in the stomach in order to allow sores in the lining of the stomach and esophagus to heal.
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Diarrhea causes more missed days of work and school than any health problem other than the common cold, according to the Cleveland Clinic. This common malady usually goes away on its own, and fasting won't help resolve it more quickly. In fact, fasting during a bout of diarrhea may be counterproductive.
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Initial symptoms of most food poisoning substances include gastrointestinal reactions, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramping. Onset of symptoms varies with the source, but most often begin within a few hours to up to a couple of days.
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Traveling can be stressful on your body even before you reach your destination due to nerves or changes in air pressure. Developing a traveler's upset stomach, also called traveler's diarrhea or TD, after sampling the local cuisine can be one of your worst travel nightmares.
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Strawberry seeds will not upset your stomach, unless youβre allergic to strawberries. Each strawberry contains seeds on the outside of the skin that are consumed without any complication. If you develop an upset stomach from eating strawberry seeds, you need to talk with your doctor to determine the cause.
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Undigested food your body does not break down passes along the digestive tract into your large intestine, where it meets harmless bacteria. As the bacteria works to break down the food, gaseous hydrogen and carbon dioxide are produced, which are excreted from the rectum.
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It may surprise you after eating raw carrots that you develop stomach pain, but carrots may cause pain in certain circumstances. Carrots, along with other vegetables, may be more difficult to digest for some people, leading to stomach cramps and increased gas.
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The pancreas is an organ that is responsible for manufacturing insulin, a substance that helps control glucose levels in your bloodstream. It also produces digestive enzymes.
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Millions of Americans suffer from hemorrhoids, according to the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Although hemorrhoids are most common after age 30, some children experience these enlarged, bulging blood vessels located in and around the anus and lower rectum.
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Garlic is a gift that keeps on giving. Although the vegetable boasts a wealth of benefits for your health, a garlicky meal can haunt you in the hours and days afterward in the form of smelly burps. If you love garlic but hate the burps, you need to determine what's causing your reaction.
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Gallbladder infection is a serious, potentially life-threatening complication of gallstone disease. Infection most commonly occurs due to persistent gallstone obstruction of one of the ducts that transport bile from the gallbladder to the intestine.
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Whey supplements provide high-quality dietary protein with little or no fat. However, in addition to their benefits, they carry drawbacks, including digestive problems, depending on how you use them and on your personal physiology.
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Whole grains are generally healthier for you than refined grains. Polishing and milling brown rice into white rice not only changes its appearance, but also eliminates many of the natural vitamins and minerals.
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Surgical removal of the tonsils and adenoids is one of the most commonly performed operations in the United States. In many cases, having them removed can help prevent throat and ear infections, the National Library of Medicine reports.
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According to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, 42 million Americans, or 15 percent of the population, have been afflicted with constipation, making it one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders.
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