Gastrointestinal Disorders Articles

With changing dietary habits, more and more children are suffering from digestive disorders — most commonly constipation. This article will cover all aspects of constipation in children.

Salmonellosis is an infection caused by bacterium Salmonella. It primarily affects your digestive system and causes diarrhea with vomiting. It is easily treatable at your home with natural products. This article discuss home remedies for Salmonellosis.

Abdomen is as essential part of digestive system that contains most of the digestive organs. Any abnormality in digestive system can cause the abdomen to swell. This article highlights the conditions that are reposible for causing abdominal swelling.

Most natural health gurus decry antibiotics and promote probiotics, the friendly bacteria well known to promote colon health. Sometimes, however, the best result comes from using both.

Bowel Obstruction is becoming more common in the modern era because of the food that we consume. Though rare, complete bowel obstruction can even take a person's life. This article will cover possible causes of bowel obstruction and its prevention.

Peritoneum is layer that covers certain abdominal organs. It plays an important role in holding the organs in the right place. It also functions as a blood supplier to those organs and digestive system. Sometimes it may get infected, causing peritonitis.

The recent ebola cases in the United States and Spain provoked worries in a lot of people, who are wondering if the virus will spread in the US and Europe. What can individuals do to protect themselves against the virus?

Whether it is beer or wine, a Cosmo or a tequila shot, alcohol certainly induces not only behavioral but also physical changes in us. The intensity of these changes depends on the quantity of alcohol you take, and the quantity of alcohol that you consume.

Escherichia coli (E. Coli) is a gram negative rod shaped bacterium that is known to infect thousands of human beings every year. It was once known to be fatal organism but now, with the latest treatment options, it is possible to eradicate E. Coli easily.

Vomiting blood, known as hematemesis in medical terms is pretty scary. It could be a sign of a fatal condition or it could just be the dilatation of blood vessels. This article will highlight major causes, symptoms, and treatments of hematemesis.