For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Soda can cause bladder irritation because it contains caffeine. All caffeinated products, and even some decaffeinated products, can cause bladder irritation. Bladder irritation can lead to chronic bladder infections and incontinence, or difficulty urinating.
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Irritable bowel syndrome, also referred to as IBS, causes your intestines to contract slower or faster than normal. Due to the difference in the way your bowels constrict, this can cause your large intestine to create gas, pain, cramping and sudden bouts of diarrhea or constipation.
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Your diet and nutrition can impact your body in ways that you may not have thought possible. Certain vitamins and minerals help your muscles move, keep your bones strong and regulate your body’s water supply.
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Jalapeno peppers are spicy and can actually cause pain, or a burning sensation, in your mouth, down your throat and in your stomach, and they can cause painful bowel movements and urination.
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Spicy foods can cause a burning sensation in the stomach and intestines, but they don't necessarily damage the lining. Learn how to eat spicy food without discomfort and understand why it affects people with gastrointestinal disorders.
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Gas and stomach bloating can cause abdominal pain and discomfort. Your gallbladder can cause some bloating and discomfort if you begin to experience health issues with it, but it does not create gas. You can develop gas for a variety of other reasons.
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Lettuce can cause some digestive and bowel complications. Lettuce contains fiber, which is good for avoiding constipation, but it also can cause diarrhea and irritate certain conditions of the digestive tract. Before you decide to omit lettuce from your diet, consult with your physician.
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Stomach ulcers are caused by a certain type of bacteria called Helicobacter pylori, or H. pylori, according to FamilyDoctor.org. H. pylori causes an infection, which leads to the development of ulcers. Acid mixed with other stomach juices contribute to the burning sensation that is often associated with stomach ulcers.
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A variety of factors can affect the look or odor of your urine. Sometimes your urine can give indications that you have other health problems, such as dehydration, liver disorders, urinary tract infections or potential toxins that are in your body.
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Your stool can change color for a variety of reasons: from certain medications to medical conditions. Food can also change the color of your stool. While the color of your stool can vary, certain colors can indicate a potentially serious problem. Consult your physician if the color of your stool worries you.
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Adult acne can be just as embarrassing as teen acne, and the cause of acne at any age is generally the same. Adults can get acne all the way into their 50s and there are different types of adult acne, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. The type of treatment method depends on the type of acne.
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Certain medical conditions can give a feeling of fullness without eating a single bite of food. This typically occurs with conditions related to your stomach and liver. Other conditions, such as gallstones or gallbladder disease, can make you feel full after only a few bites of food.
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Garlic helps treat a wide range of conditions because it contains anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-parasitic properties. It also has other benefits and uses that are not necessarily related to these properties. Seek physician approval before you use garlic or any other herbs and supplements for medicinal purposes.
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Caffeine is a stimulant that can cause side effects, especially if you consume too much or if your body is sensitive to the substance. Caffeine is in chocolate, coffee, kola nuts, tea, soft drinks and is even in some medications.
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Your gallbladder is an organ that aids in digestion. Located beneath your liver, it’s a small sac that holds bile, bilirubin, bile salts, fats, proteins and cholesterol. After your liver has filtered out any toxins that you may have ingested, the contents are then transported and stored in your gallbladder.
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You take extra steps while you’re breastfeeding to ensure that you’re supplying enough nutrients for you and your nursing baby, but some foods, such as raw eggs, may raise concerns for you. Completely cooking all foods, whether eggs, meat or seafood, can ensure that you and your baby do not contract certain illnesses.
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Baking soda and water is often mixed into a paste to help ease the itching and discomfort associated with a minor skin rash. Do not make any special pastes or creams without physician approval for your diagnosed condition. Sometimes putting cream, paste or lotion on certain rashes may make matters worse.
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Heartburn can sometimes be difficult to get rid of. Sometimes consuming certain foods, such as yogurt or milk, can help reduce heartburn, but often avoiding certain foods can help decrease heartburn. Heartburn can also indicate a serious underlying problem so if you frequently experience heartburn, inform your doctor.
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Without magnesium, your body could not properly digest foods. Your body uses the mineral magnesium to aid in the digestion process and to help regulate copper, potassium, zinc, vitamin D and calcium levels within your body. Magnesium also helps muscles contract and activates enzymes that your body needs.
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Anemia is a condition in which you have low iron levels. Iron is an important nutrient because it helps your body make red blood cells and it helps your blood carry oxygen. Iron is found in a variety of sources such as beans; leafy green vegetables; beef; and in other meats such as duck, lamb and shrimp.
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