Digestive conditions such as GERD and colitis are best managed through targeted dietary triggers avoidance, nutritional therapy, and identifying biochemical markers.
Stomach cramps are one of the most unpleasant, uncomfortable problems associated with running. During a run, cramps or stitches can seriously hamper your performance. If the cramping continues hours after running, however, it can lead to more serious problems.
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How acid or how alkaline your digestive system is can affect how well your food is digested. This is measured using the pH scale, with lower numbers indicating an acid environment and higher numbers indicating an alkaline environment.
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Ulcers, sores on the lining of the stomach, esophagus and intestines, can be caused by a bacterial infection or anti-inflammatory medicines such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen and ketoprofen. Stomach acids and other stomach juices can burn the lining of the digestive tract, further irritating the ulcers.
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You are probably familiar with the gassy, abdominal pain referred to as bloating. You may even know that acid reflux is a result of some of the acidic contents of the stomach leaking back up into the esophagus, where it burns or irritates the lining.
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There are a wide range of causes that can give rise to an upset stomach, and unfortunately, candy is one of them. Candy contains ingredients that can cause your body to produce more gas. It can also contribute to stomach aches simply because it is so often easy to overeat the sweet treats.
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Problems within the digestive system, including diarrhea and sour stomach, affect 95 million Americans every year, according to the Johns Hopkins website. Diarrhea refers to frequent watery bowel movements, typically caused by food or illness, which may or may not be accompanied by a sour stomach.
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Gas stoves allow for precise heat control while cooking. In some areas of the country, gas appliances are more economical to operate. Take precautions to operate a gas stove safely. Improper operation could lead to fires, burns or carbon monoxide poisoning.
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Pork is a healthy source of protein, iron and zinc, but must be cooked properly to avoid illness. Learn about the diseases caused by eating undercooked or contaminated pork and take steps to protect yourself.
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Children with diarrhea may be at risk for dehydration, a dangerous condition resulting from fluid loss. Diarrhea can be caused by bacterial infections, parasites and other conditions, but it is most commonly caused by viral infections.
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If you're experiencing side pain after exercise, rest assured it's quite common, although it can have many different causes, such as a side stitch or delayed-onset muscle soreness. You might also be suffering from gastrointestinal symptoms brought on by your exercise.
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If you have been moving your fingers repetitively, it is normal to feel some pain when you stretch your hands, but if the pain is severe and happens frequently, consult a health care professional.
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It’s alarming when you become short of breath but it can be especially frightening if it’s accompanied by shoulder pain. The most common condition thought of with these symptoms is a heart attack, but if the symptoms only develop after eating it can be a sign of a digestive-related condition.
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An epigastric hernia occurs in your upper abdomen when a bit of your peritoneum, or lining of your stomach cavity, peers through a separation in the muscle wall. Epigastric hernias are less common than hernias in the lower abdomen, with only a 0.5 percent prevalence rate, according to K.M Erickson of Sonographers.ca.
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Eating a single portion of beans should not cause diarrhea to develop. Any excessive amount of beans may cause loose stools because of consuming too much fiber, but this typically does not cause diarrhea. Diarrhea is a symptom of another medical condition.
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Diverticular disease is a condition where pouches are formed in the colon as a result of a low-fiber diet and/or lack of exercise. The two phases of diverticular disease are called diverticulosis and diverticulitis. Diverticulosis is the quiet phase with little to no symptoms.
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If you suspect you might have food poisoning, there’s a good chance you could be right. Approximately 1 out of 6 Americans contracts food poisoning in a given year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than 1.
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If all or part of the large intestine requires removal due to disease or cancer, the end of the small intestine -- the ileum -- temporarily connects to the outside of the body through a small hole in the abdominal wall. Stool collects in special bags over this opening.
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If you're pregnant or have experienced very fast weight loss, you're at risk for developing gallbladder sludge, according to Massachusetts General Hospital. This sludge, which accumulates in the bottom of your gallbladder, can cause more serious gallbladder problems.
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Many conditions can cause pain in the lower left side of the abdomen. According to The Merck Manuals Online Medical Library, the lower left side or quadrant of the abdomen is a common location for pain.
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The gallbladder is a pear-shaped sac located under the liver on the upper right side of the abdomen, according to MayoClinic.com. The liver produces bile—a digestive fluid that aids in the digestion of fat—and the gallbladder stores it.
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