Digestive conditions such as GERD and colitis are best managed through targeted dietary triggers avoidance, nutritional therapy, and identifying biochemical markers.
Living with acid reflux can often be a guessing game of wondering which foods will provoke symptoms. Shelled nuts contain many beneficial nutrients, including fiber, protein and healthy fats. But if eating them causes reflux symptoms, such as heartburn and sour burps, they may be a personal trigger food.
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IBS -- or irritable bowel syndrome -- is a condition affecting the large intestine. IBS often causes abdominal pain and cramping, bloating, constipation and diarrhea. IBS does not lead to permanent diseases or conditions but can cause a lot of discomfort and pain.
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Diarrhea is not always a sign of illness. For some children, the occasional bout may be normal, even if it contains mucus. The key is to know when diarrhea is a symptom of a problem. Factors to evaluate include the frequency and consistency of the stool.
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In addition to having a spicy-hot flavor, hot peppers may also cause a short-term rise in body temperature accompanied by sweating. Many people complain of stomach irritation and heartburn after eating hot peppers as well, so you may wonder what kind of damage hot peppers do to your digestive system.
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A postpartum woman should always discuss abdominal pain after delivery with a health-care provider. In most cases, the pain is a normal after-effect of the birth and the uterus' attempt to shrink back to its original size.
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Almonds have been part of the human diet for thousands of years, but until recently, were not available in the large quantities they are today. If you enjoy almonds, it can be difficult to stop after only a small handful, and you can end up eating too many.
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Acid reflux occurs when acidic digestive juices leak from the stomach into the esophagus. Its symptoms include heartburn, a sour taste in the mouth and a sore throat. Acid reflux can be treated in a variety of ways, but for people whose reflux is related to cow's milk, soy milk can be a good alternative.
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Metamucil is a dietary supplement that is sold over-the-counter. It is commonly used to treat constipation and diarrhea and can also help lower cholesterol. Metamucil is 100 percent psyllium husk fiber, a soluble fiber that provides regularity.
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Children are known to have sweet breath, so bad breath in a toddler might indicate a medical condition. When the bad breath is accompanied by red spots on or in the mouth, thereβs a good chance that an infection is present.
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Your shoulder joint can move throughout a large range of motion, working through flexion, extension, abduction, adduction and rotation. When you lose this range of motion, activities of daily living can be particularly difficult. If you experience pain along with a loss of range of motion, life can be that much harder.
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Any toddler might have gastrointestinal symptoms occasionally. When your child has them on a regular basis, however, it could be related to diet. Lactose intolerance is a deficiency in the enzyme toddlers need to break down the milk sugar called lactose.
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Adding a bit of hot sauce to a meal is a quick and easy way to give it some spice and flavor. For some people, however, hot sauce can cause stomach problems -- often in the form of a burning pain.
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Your intestines contain a sizable population of several types of bacteria known collectively as the gut microbiota. A healthy balance of these bacteria is important for bowel health and may affect other aspects of your overall health.
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Stomach pain after eating chicken is most likely related to food poisoning, if it occurs in an isolated instance. Chicken can become contaminated by campylobacter or salmonella, two common bacteria in affected chicken.
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The feeling of a lump in your throat after eating is a serious and concerning symptom that needs to be reported to your doctor immediately. A lump in your throat after eating is a common symptom of anaphylaxis, a serious and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.
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If you regularly lift weights, you may be in danger of developing hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are caused when veins near your anus become swollen, which often occurs when you are straining.
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Sneezing seems like an annoying but generally harmless event, but it can aggravate pain elsewhere in the body and cause some painful conditions. Sneezing can lead to a rupture, called a hernia, in your abdominal wall or upper thigh near the groin.
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Feeling full and bloated after eating can be due to the foods you consume or eating too fast, but if you experience it consistently after every meal, regardless of what you eat, an underlying gastrointestinal problem could be the cause.
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Due to its rising popularity, coconut oil has been the subject of various health claims. Meanwhile, millions of Americans each day experience heartburn -- a symptom of acid reflux. So you may wonder if coconut oil and acid reflux are related in some individuals.
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Carbohydrates are the body's preferred source of energy. They are readily converted into glucose, a form of sugar, which is transported around the body to be used as energy. An excess of quickly digested carbohydrates in the diet can lead to weight gain and increased risk of adult-onset diabetes.
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