Liver jaundice
Inside our bodies we have several organs, all with important jobs to do. The liver is an organ that is responsible for eliminating toxins and waste products from our blood. It is also responsible for producing and secreting bile into the digestive tract to help digest our dietary fats.
One of the toxins that the liver [...]
Irritable bowel disease
If you are someone who has suffered from irritable bowel syndrome then you know how frustrating and discomforting this disease can be. There are a whole host of symptoms that can come with this problem, including pain in the abdomen, cramping, gas, constipation, diarrhea, and bloating. This is because irritable bowel disease affects the large [...]
Pancreatitis
What is pancreatitis? This is a disease process in which the pancreas becomes inflamed. The pancreas is an organ that sits behind the stomach in the upper abdomen. It is responsible for producing enzymes that help metabolize or break down sugar in the food that we eat. It also helps aid in other digestive processes. [...]
Constipation
Constipation can be one of the most uncomfortable conditions that you are ever likely to experience. It is medically considered as constipation if you have fewer than three bowel movements in a week. People who are constipated will find it difficult to eliminate the hard and dry stools that are common with this condition.
One of [...]
Diverticulitis
Diverticulitis is a condition that is characterized by pouches that form in the colon that are infected or inflamed. There is no known cause for the condition, but a low fiber diet is thought to contribute to it. A diet that is low in fiber will cause the colon to work harder than it should [...]
Chronic pancreatitis
You may not know what chronic pancreatitis is, but in a nutshell it is when the pancreas goes through a persistent inflammation that causes the organ to change its functions, and can even alter the normal shape and size of the pancreas. If you are someone who thinks that they are suffering from chronic pancreatitis, [...]
Gallstone treatment
Suffering from gallstones can be very painful and frustrating. People suffering from gall stones can have a broad range of symptoms. Some may not feel any pain or discomfort at all when others can get so sick from the pain that they go to the hospital for help. If you suffer from gall stones you [...]
Peptic ulcer
Being diagnosed with peptic ulcers is very common. Nearly 10% of Americans are diagnosed with having peptic ulcers sometime throughout their lives. A peptic ulcer is an open sore inside the lining of the stomach, esophagus or small intestine. A person with a peptic ulcer will most likely suffer from abdominal pain, which is the [...]
Hemorrhoid treatment
Although the topic of hemorrhoids can be one that causes people to become uncomfortable, it is also important to know that over half the population has dealt with some sort of hemorrhoid by the time they hit the age 50, so you are definitely not alone. Before discussing the different types of treatments for hemorrhoids [...]
Stomach flu
The Stomach Flu, or gastroenteritis, is one of the most common illnesses besides the common cold and influenza. A mild case may last a short 24 hours or a longer case can linger in your system for quite a few days. The worst of the symptoms usually will come on quite suddenly but can pass [...]
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is a blood born virus that is rarely symptomatic but can lead to massive liver failure. It is caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV) and is transmitted via blood to blood contact. Just like an ordinary STD, the HCV can spread via several different methods. Some of the problems associated with HCV [...]
Hepatitis B
The term hepatitis means inflammation of the liver and there are a variety of reasons that the liver can become inflamed. Infection, immune system disorders, alcohol abuse, medications or toxic materials are just some of these reasons.
When you are diagnosed with hepatitis B, it has been caused by exposure to the hepatitis B virus. There [...]
Celiac disease
Celiac disease is a lifelong digestive disease that causes damage to the small intestine and interferes with the absorption of nutrients from food. Those that suffer from celiac disease cannot tolerate gluten, wheat protein, rye, or barley. When people with celiac disease eat foods containing these ingredients, their immune system responds by destroying their villi. [...]
Heartburn remedies
For those that suffer from heartburn it can be very frustrating. People often suffer from chronic heartburn or maybe just the occasional heartburn associated with eating certain foods. No matter what causes your heartburn, I’m sure you are ready to find some relief. There are several different ways to treat heartburn. Some may work for [...]
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, also commonly referred to as acid reflux disease, is a condition where stomach acid is leaked back into the esophagus due to a problem with the “seal” that keeps stomach acid in the stomach and away from the esophagus. Many times, just a small leak in the lower esophageal sphincter can be [...]
Fecal incontinence
Fecal incontinence is when someone is unable to control their own bowel movements. This can cause liquid or soft stool to leak from the rectum. This may be a minor thing such as a small amount of leakage when someone is passing gas or may be as bad as someone losing all of their bowel [...]
Gallbladder removal surgery
The gall bladder is a small organ located under the liver that is used to store bile. Our liver produces bile that is used to digest the fats in our diets, and our gallbladder helps to store the bile until it is needed. Often times our bile consists of too much cholesterol and this causes [...]
Baby constipation
As a parent we want nothing more than for our babies to be happy and healthy. However, there are times in which we notice our little one feeling a bit uncomfortable due to constipation. If you have a little one that is constipated you may or may not notice any signs of constipation other than [...]
Crohn’s Disease
There are those of us that are blessed with perfect health and for that we should be extremely thankful because for every person that is lucky enough to live without disease there are hundreds that are not. Within the realm of disease, there are both acute and chronic conditions that are curable and unable to [...]
Lower abdominal pain
If you are suffering from lower abdominal pain then you may be having a lot of problems functioning because this type of pain can be greatly debilitating. However, it is almost impossible for you to diagnose this type of pain without going to a doctor because there are so many factors involved in lower abdominal [...]
Constipation herbal remedies
One of the most common and also the most troublesome, health problems that people have to deal with on a regular basis is constipation. We may not like to talk about it, but having slow bowels can be a sign of a larger problem in our diet. There are so many chemicals and additives in [...]
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
There are a lot of diseases and illnesses that people have a problem discussing with her friends and family and then there are some people just won’t discuss with anyone. Some people like to wear their diseases and illnesses as a badge of courage, that is unless they suffer from something like inflammatory bowel disease [...]
Ulcerative colitis
Ulcerative colitis is a condition that affects the colon and rectum and can make a person’s life completely miserable in the process. Like Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis affects the digestive tract and can cause a flare-up capable of forcing a person to suffer from diarrhea that is mixed with blood and is extremely uncomfortable. Ulcerative [...]
