Digestive conditions such as GERD and colitis are best managed through targeted dietary triggers avoidance, nutritional therapy, and identifying biochemical markers.
When your child is sick, it can be difficult to watch him suffer, particularly if you cannot determine the cause of his illness. A variety of illnesses can cause decreased appetite and stomach pain, and learning more about them can help you find ways to relieve your child's symptoms and help him feel better.
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Having a few beers with friends may seem harmless, unless this causes stomach pain and discomfort. While most people are not bothered by moderate consumption, beer has the potential to irritate your stomach or perhaps trigger or worsen a preexisting condition.
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All babies get gas, regardless of their mothers’ diet. Your baby may pass a lot of gas without showing any signs of pain. If your baby’s gas seems to be causing her discomfort, though, you may want to look at your diet, including your caffeine intake.
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Gas, bloating and severe heartburn can cause problems separately. The conditions become painful and debilitating when experienced at the same time, especially if symptoms occur frequently. Gas, bloating and heartburn often develop from similar causes that people can address, reduce or eliminate to bring about relief.
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No research proves that alcohol consumption directly causes stomach ulcers, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. However, if you drink excessive amounts of beer or other alcoholic beverages, you are at an increased risk of developing stomach ulcers.
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Apples are relatively high in dietary fiber. For someone dealing with constipation as a result of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, eating them can often prove beneficial. Dietary fiber can help soften stool, making it much easier to pass. Other IBS sufferers, however, may not enjoy the same results.
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Everyone gets intestinal gas and most pass about 1 to 4 pints of it throughout the day, according to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. Although gas is normal, you may seek relief if you think you pass gas too frequently or if gas often builds up in your intestines and becomes uncomfortable.
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An upset stomach affects everyone from time to time, often throwing a wrench into your daily activities. This common condition manifests with varying symptoms that occur for a variety of reasons.
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Colon polyps are clumps of cells that form in the lining of the large intestine or rectum. There are several types of polyps. Some of these polyps are benign, or noncancerous, while other types may become malignant over time.
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Intestinal gas is often the result of eating too much or eating too quickly, and eating beans, dairy products and leafy greens like lettuce can also have the same effect.
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Your abdominal muscles can become sore if they are overworked, exercised too hard or when dealing with a stomach flu. However, chronic abdominal muscle pain can also signal an underlying medical condition.
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Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract. This chronic, painful and debilitating disease affects any section of the gastrointestinal tract, from mouth to anus. Crohn’s disease of the esophagus or Crohn’s esophagitis occurs in less than 1 percent of patients.
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Barrett's esophagus occurs when changes develop in the tissue that lines the lower part of the esophagus, where the stomach and esophagus meet. The condition usually develops as a result of repeated damage from longstanding gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD.
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If your child is experiencing heartburn, there may be simple steps you can take at home to help alleviate symptoms. Medical practice guidelines published in the May 2009 issue of the "Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition" note that children can experience heartburn for many different reasons.
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Learn about the causes and treatment options for diarrhea lasting two weeks, including diet plans for managing C. difficile.
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There is plenty of bacteria in your gut and most of it is good. However, after a round of antibiotics, this good bacteria is destroyed with the bad. You may have recovered from your illness, but now you need the good bacteria back.
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Whether it is due to food poisoning, the flu or simply a case of indigestion, an upset stomach can be a terrible ordeal for a child and parent alike. When your child is uncomfortable, you might struggle to find foods that won't make her stomachache worse.
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Most people can enjoy chocolate in moderation without experiencing any unpleasant health effects. However, some people are sensitive to one or more ingredients in chocolate.
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Mayonnaise is a thick, creamy emulsion, which means that it consists of two liquids that do not mix well together under normal conditions. An emulsifier binds the liquids together. In the case of mayonnaise, the emulsifier is egg yolks.
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Lunch hour is long over and 5 o'clock is still far away. You know what's coming--your daily afternoon headache. Mild or severe, many people suffer from an aching cranium in the second half of the day. However, you can take steps to prevent that temple-thudding annoyance and enjoy your afternoons a great deal more.
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