Digestive conditions such as GERD and colitis are best managed through targeted dietary triggers avoidance, nutritional therapy, and identifying biochemical markers.
Gastrointestinal bleeding may occur anywhere along the digestive tract and it could be caused by gastric or duodenal ulcers, esophageal varices, diverticular disease, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease or injury.
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Bananas don't cause stomach aches in everyone. If you experience a sore stomach after eating a banana, the chances are you have an allergy, a digestive disorder or an infection. It may simply be that you're sensitive to bananas. If eating bananas causes you great discomfort, speak to your doctor.
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Upset stomachs cause nausea and vomiting, and these symptoms might result from conditions such as a virus, reaction to food or a medication side effect.
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Peptic ulcer disease and colitis both can cause stomach pain, and you may notice that certain foods seem to irritate your stomach more than others. Orange juice, because of its high acid levels, may bother you if you have ulcers or colitis. Therefore, you may want to drop orange juice from your diet.
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Black pepper is one of the most popular spices used around the world, and is added to a wide range of foods to enhance flavour and bolster digestion.
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Gastritis is the irritation and swelling of the lining of the stomach. Gastritis is mainly caused by infection of the stomach by Helicobacter pylori bacterium. Gastritis is also caused by alcohol abuse, smoking, ingestion of corrosive substances, medications such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
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Acid reflux is a condition in which your stomach contents flow backward into your esophagus -- the tube that connects your throat and stomach.
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Your body requires the mineral potassium because it maintains the balance between minerals and fluids in your body. It is required for your cells to function normally. Your risk for cardiovascular disease is increased when you do not consume enough potassium. You need to take in 4.7 g daily.
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Diverticulitis, the inflammation and infection of small pouches called diverticula that infiltrate the lining of your colon, is a complication of diverticular disease, which generally begins as diverticulosis. These small pouches can develop anywhere along your digestive tract but generally form in the colon.
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Kashi Go Lean is a cereal marketed to help you lose weight by increasing the amount of fiber and protein you ingest on a daily basis. Kashi Go Lean is made with various grains that contain gluten and is commonly eaten with milk, which can trigger symptoms of gluten and lactose intolerance.
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Peas, in addition to containing vitamins and minerals, are healthy sources of vegetarian protein. They also contain plenty of complex carbohydrate, fiber and a small amount of fat.
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Everyone experiences an upset stomach and some stomach pain once in a while, but if you experience these symptoms frequently, you may have gastritis. Gastritis occurs when the lining of the stomach is chronically inflamed.
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Probiotic supplements are intended to help with digestive health, but in some cases probiotics may cause increased gas and bloating. The Cleveland Clinic reports that probiotics can help with digestion and protect the body from harmful bacteria by maintaining a balance between good and harmful bacteria.
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Most people experience no side effects or have only mild gastrointestinal discomfort when taking probiotics, the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine reports. Since the bacteria can cause gas, you may experience very slight abdominal pain.
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If you only experience stomach pain after eating bread you may have an intolerance towards wheat. If you experience stomach pain after eating bread and other foods you may have a food allergy. A clinical diagnosis is essential for proper treatment of your symptoms.
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Hemorrhoids are swollen veins along the lining of your anus and rectum. They may be caused by straining during bowel movements. Symptoms include bleeding during bowel movements, itching or irritation in your anus, swelling around your anus, stool leakage and pain or discomfort.
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Tingling and burning in the mouth after eating is most likely related to a food allergy. A food allergy occurs whenever someoneโs immune system mistakes certain food proteins as harmful substances, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
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Although adults frequently worry about becoming overweight, body fat provides babies with important protection. Infants need extra fat stores until they are about 2 years old, according to the textbook "Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology," and much of this fat is stored in the legs and thighs.
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A hernia is a protuberance of the intestines through a hole in your abdominal wall. A hernia that affects your groin is called an inguinal hernia.
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A colectomy is a surgical procedure in which all or a portion of a person's colon, or large intestine, is removed by a surgeon.
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