Digestive conditions such as GERD and colitis are best managed through targeted dietary triggers avoidance, nutritional therapy, and identifying biochemical markers.
Gastroesophageal reflux happens in more than half of infants during the first few months. Small amounts of food leak back into the esophagus from the stomach and cause your infant to spit up. Persistent reflux with vomiting can cause complications and an inability to thrive.
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Autointoxication is an ancient theory suggesting that faulty digestion leads disease-causing toxins to gather in the colon. Colon cleansing has been considered a way to reverse this condition.
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Digestion is the process in which the body breaks down food into molecules that can be used for nourishment. The stomach is not the only organ involved in the digestion process. A series of organs comprise the human digestive tract, including the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestines, liver and large intestine.
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Crohn's disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease caused by inflammation of the digestive tract. One symptom of Crohn's disease is pain, which often results from swelling of the intestines or blockages in the digestive tract caused by scar tissue.
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Nexium is a drug used for treating the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease and other ailments where acid from the stomach rises into the esophagus.
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Kefir milk contains live and active cultures. It's much like yogurt, but drinkable. Kefir will not cause diarrhea in healthy adults, but can cause diarrhea if youβre lactose intolerant or allergic to milk.
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Lower abdominal pain in early pregnancy can be a frightening experience, especially for women who are pregnant for the first time. In many cases, natural changes in the body are behind the discomfort, which may pass as the pregnancy progresses.
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A pathogen is a biological agent, or germ, that causes disease to its host by interrupting normal body processes. Bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites are all common types of pathogens that can cause pathogenic, or infectious, diseases.
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Peanut butter can get contaminated with bacteria if it has been improperly manufactured, stored or shipped. Peanut butter that has been contaminated may cause a salmonella infection that can affect children and adults of all ages.
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Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, typically erupt between the ages of 17 and 25. A variety of complications can occur as a result of the wisdom teeth overcrowding, including infection, impaction and cysts. Extraction of the wisdom teeth is required to rectify these problems.
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Discover the potential dangers of taking digestive enzyme supplements, including risks and side effects. Learn how to use them safely and responsibly to maintain healthy digestion.
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Numerous conditions can cause excessive hunger and diarrhea. According to the Medline Plus website, the cause of excessive hunger can be starvation, or it can be a symptom of certain medical conditions and endocrine gland disorders.
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Hot foods and hot drinks fill the belly with warmth, but can also flush the face. Facial flushing happens when the blood vessels near the surface of the skin dilate. Sometimes, the flushing is accompanied by a sensation of heat on the face followed by sweating.
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If you're a fan of pork but have heard that it has negative effects on the digestive tract, you needn't worry -- clean, well-cooked pork meat doesn't have detrimental effects on health. Instead, you digest it as you would any other animal protein.
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A colonoscopy is used to detect any changes or abnormalities in your colon and rectum, and it is considered highly effective for colon cancer screening. You must take time to prepare; doing so makes the test easier to perform and ensures the most accurate results.
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Hemorrhoids result when veins around the anus and/or rectum become inflamed or swollen. While hemorrhoids are rarely a serious condition, they can be painful, itchy and result in anal bleeding.
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Hemorrhoids are normal collections of blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue that are present in everyone and are thought to help ease the passage of stool and lessen the trauma to the anal canal and anal opening. When they enlarge, hemorrhoids may protrude and may become symptomatic.
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Eating too much of any one food component can affect your digestion. Grease, in particular, can impact how your body digests a meal because of the specific chemistry of the fats you eat. A high intake of fatty foods may result in indigestion and cause gastrointestinal distress.
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During pregnancy, you need large quantities of folic acid to help ensure that you're meeting the needs of your developing embryo or fetus. Generally speaking, 800 micrograms of folic acid is not too much -- in fact, your obstetrician may advise you take as much as 1000 micrograms of folic acid daily during pregnancy.
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The gallbladder is located below the liver. This organ stores the bile, a substance secreted by the liver during fat digestion. The gallbladder may be affected by conditions such as gangrene, abscesses, gallstones and inflammation. This may result in severe pain.
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