Digestive conditions such as GERD and colitis are best managed through targeted dietary triggers avoidance, nutritional therapy, and identifying biochemical markers.
If that chicken sandwich tasted or smelled slightly off, you could be in for a world of gastrointestinal hurt. Food poisoning affects some 76 million Americans each year, according to MedlinePlus. Food poisoning occurs because what you put in your mouth has been contaminated by bacteria, viruses or parasites.
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An ulcer is an open painful sore on the lining of the esophagus, stomach or duodenum. Helicobacter pylori bacteria is the most common cause of ulcers. Other causes include regular use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory pain medications and ingestion of corrosive substances.
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Acute diverticulitis is the third most common digestive system disease for which people are admitted to the hospital. Diverticula describes the formation of small sacs that protrude outward from the large bowel. Acute diverticulitis occurs when diverticula become inflamed.
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Your gallbladder is a small organ located just below your liver and is important for fat digestion and the storage of bile produced by your liver, which helps break down fat in your stomach.
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Calcium is an essential mineral that plays an important role in bone growth and strength. But calcium is also useful for individuals suffering from gastrointestinal conditions like GERD and heartburn.
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The term upset stomach describes symptoms of gastroenteritis, or inflammation of your stomach or intestines.
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Pain relief measures after gallbladder surgery vary according to the setting; the type of surgery performed; and the number of days since the surgery. Pain control in the hospital may involve intravenous or injectable narcotics while patients at home may take milder pain medication by mouth.
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The pancreas is a small organ tucked behind your stomach in the upper area of your abdomen. The organ facilitates the digestion of protein, fat and carbohydrates by secreting enzymes which, in ordinary circumstances, become active once they reach the small intestine.
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Stomach pain is a common and usually short-lived, benign symptom. Almost everyone has experienced a bout of stomach pain after eating, often as a result of dietary indiscretions.
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A colonoscopy is a diagnostic tool used to determine the location and nature of any disease, obstruction or inflammation in the colon. People not only use a colonoscopy to diagnose problems, but as a proactive screening tool to check for colon cancer. Colonoscopy is usually done while the patient is awake, but sedated.
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The American Heart Association has advocated nut consumption in the U.S. diet because of its positive effects on heart disease risk. Nuts such as cashews might also provide health benefits through their effects on digestion. Cashews provide a healthy dietary source of nutrients, including iron and magnesium.
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Severe abdominal pain that’s alleviated when you eat is most likely the result of an ulcer. The most common symptom of an ulcer is abdominal pain, according to MayoClinic.com.
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The gallbladder, a small sac located in the abdomen near the liver, serves one function–to hold bile until the intestines need it for digestion. The most common disorder of the gallbladder, the formation of gallstones, can lead to gallbladder removal.
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The extensive mint, or Mentha, family encompasses over 600 different plants, including forest mint, marsh mint, curly mint and Egyptian mint. Peppermint is the most commonly used for teas.
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It is normal for children of all ages to experience acid reflux -- the movement of stomach acid back up the esophagus toward the mouth.
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Feces color is one indicator of the health of your digestive system. Normal stool is typically brown -- a result of old blood cells being broken down into a substance known as bilirubin, released by the liver through bile production into the intestines.
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According to the University of Michigan Health System, recurrent abdominal pain affects up to 15 percent of kids between the ages of 4 and 12 years. Recurrent abdominal pain in children often has no known medical cause, but that does not mean your child's symptoms are not real.
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When you go to sleep or go into a reclining position, gravity no longer pulls everything in your abdomen straight down. If you have a full stomach, this can cause acid reflux, potentially resulting in long-term damage to your esophagus.
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Stomach pain from eating peppers is most likely related to an allergic reaction, food intolerance or food poisoning. If you notice that peppers are the only food that cause your stomach to hurt, keep a journal of what kind of peppers you eat, how much of them you eat and how they affect your body.
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Stomach pain after eating pizza can be caused by various conditions, but is most likely related to a food allergy, lactose intolerance or celiac disease. It is important that you talk with your doctor about your symptoms before you attempt to treat them. Pizza contains milk products, wheat and soy.
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