Anal Fissure Recovery
Many people have problems with anal fissures, but it seems that those that don’t have little notion of what this problem is. This appears to be something people should be embarrassed about, which is not the case.
Helicobacter: The Bacteria that Cause Ulcers
What is Helicobacter pylori? Maybe you already have Helicobacter pylori or peptic ulcer.
Irritable bowel syndrome
You may be surprised how many people are facing the same problem as you are: irritable bowl syndrome. Only in United States 50 million people must deal with diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, bloating, cramping and other annoying symptoms.
Twenty-Three Secrets For Dealing With Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Once a diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) has been made, it’s time for you take action. Luckily, IBS is not a life-threatening disease, and it can be controlled by simple modifications to your life.
Gastroparesis: Causes, risk factors and prevention
Gastroparesis, also called delayed gastric emptying, is a disorder in which it takes too long for the stomach to empty its contents.
Escherichia coli infection: Symptoms & Treatment
From sushi to steak tartar, raw meat is hot in culinary circles. However, before you order your next rare burger, you should consider some things. Eating undercooked beef, especially hamburgers, can increase your risk of infection with Escherichia coli.
Crohn's disease- chronic inflammation of the digestive tract
Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, are referred to as inflammatory bowl disease (IBD) and affect approximately 500,000 to 2 million men and women in the United States.
Should You Ask For Anesthesia When You Have A Colonoscopy?
Americans who have reached the age of 50 are asked to have a colonoscopy. Typically the patient is just given a sedative, but a survey of the doctors and nurses who do it every day found they would prefer to be "put under" while the colonoscopy is done.
Prebiotics and Probiotics: What's the buzz?
Would it surprise you to know that there are about 300- 500 different kinds of bacteria living in your gut right now? Would it surprise you even more to know that there are about 10 times more bacteria in your gut than your own cells?
Foods that Cause Bloating
The first thing to do is to avoid the foods you know can cause gas. The exact list differs from person to person, but suspect foods include whole-grain bread and flour, bread, whole grain crackers and even pizza crust.
3 Medications That Could Cause Frequent Bowel Movements
With it comes to medications, side effects are a very likely possibility that can reduce your quality of life. Certain medications on the market can also increase your bowel movements throughout the day. What commonly used drugs are ones to worry about?