Digestive conditions such as GERD and colitis are best managed through targeted dietary triggers avoidance, nutritional therapy, and identifying biochemical markers.
The gallbladder is a small organ located next to the liver. The gallbladder stores bile, which is made by the liver and helps the body digests fats. Gallstones and other disorders of the gallbladder can be treated with surgical removal of the gallbladder.
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According to the website OrganizedWisdom, when fecal matter becomes caught in the colon (a condition known as fecal impaction), the backup that occurs exerts pressure on the walls of the organ. When this pressure becomes too great, it can stretch the colon and ultimately cause small tears or ruptures.
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Histamine is a chemical which is made by the body and has a number of roles in the human body. Medications that interfere with histamine can be used to treat allergies as well as acid reflux.
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The duodenum is a portion of the small intestine and is responsible for absorbing nutrients from partially digested food and passing along the remainder to the rest of the intestinal system.
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Cells within the stomach, known as the parietal cells, are responsible for the production and secretion of gastric acid. This acid is critical for breaking down food and for activating enzymes which are needed for digestion.
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Villi are small cellular structures in the small intestine that vaguely resemble hairs. The large intestine has similar hair-like projections, but according to cytochemistry.net they are no longer referred to as villi.
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Your pancreas is an organ in your abdomen involved in digestion. If you experience pain in your pancreas after eating, it could be a sign of some underlying disorder, such as gallstones or other problems with your pancreas. Pancreatic pain can progress gradually or it can come on suddenly.
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The upper portion of your digestive and respiratory systems both course through your throat and share common nerve pathways. As a result, eating may directly or indirectly stimulate coughing after eating. Acid reflux, swallowing disorders and food allergies are among the possible causes.
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Vitamin B-12 is important for your body to work properly; therefore, poor intake or absorption of this vitamin can cause a deficiency. If you've had your gallbladder removed, you may have trouble absorbing some vitamins.
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A sour taste in the back of your mouth or pain in your chest after eating can be a sign of gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD. People with GERD can use medications for relief, but for many, changes in the diet can help ameliorate some or all of the symptoms.
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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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