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Symptoms of Lactose Intolerance and Celiac Disease
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 14, 2018.
Tummy troubles? When some people are diagnosed with celiac disease, they also discover that they are lactose intolerant and have difficulty digesting milk and dairy products. Read on to learn
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Managing Your Chronic Heartburn
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 06, 2018.
Got heartburn? Heartburn, also known as acid indigestion, is a form of indigestion felt as a burning pain in the chest. It's caused when stomach acid flows up into your
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What is Diverticulitis?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 16, 2018.
What is diverticulitis?
Normally, we pay no attention to our large intestines, but if you have symptoms of diverticulitis, you're well aware of your bowel. Painful, inflamed bulges in the intestinal
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Symptoms and Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 02, 2018.
Is it constipation? Is it diarrhea? Frankly, when a patient complains to his or her physician about GI problems, the doctor has to wonder, "Is it Irritable Bowel Syndrome?" If
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Do I Have Hemorrhoids?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 16, 2018.
Wondering if you have hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids are very common, especially among people ages 45 to 75. Hemorrhoids are inflamed and swollen veins around the anus or in the lower rectum.
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Your Diet Affects More Than Your Waistline
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 28, 2018.
Unfortunately, many of us eat the foods we crave before thinking about how it affects our digestive health. Your digestive health is directly impacted by the lifestyle you live and
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Symptoms of a Gallstone
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 14, 2018.
Gallstones are a very common problem. You're at risk of developing gallstones if you're overweight or obese, female, or 40 or over. Gallstones are hardened deposits of bile inside the
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Treating Chronic Diarrhea
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 29, 2018.
Diarrhea is very common. When you have diarrhea, your bowel movements are loose and watery. In most cases, diarrhea lasts a couple of days. Chronic diarrhea is diarrhea that lasts
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What is Causing My Constipation?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 14, 2018.
Having trouble going to the bathroom? Find out what might be to blame.
Constipation is an annoying and embarrassing problem that all of us will experience at some point. Constipation is
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Do I Need an Upper Endoscopy?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 01, 2018.
This diagnostic procedure could determine the root cause of your digestive issues.
An upper endoscopy is a simple procedure in which your gastroenterologist will insert a small, flexible tube that contains
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What is Ulcerative Colitis?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 16, 2018.
Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes severe and even bloody diarrhea that can result in abdominal pain and unexpected weight loss. While people have
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What You Should Know About C. diff
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 02, 2018.
C. difficile (Clostridium difficile) is an infection that should be talked about more often than it is despite the fact that it infects half a million Americans each year. While C. diff bacteria
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What is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 19, 2018.
Do you find that most mealtimes end up being ruined by gnawing, nagging heartburn? While most people will experience heartburn at some point during their lifetime, if you are someone
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Common Signs of Hepatitis C
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 05, 2018.
Hepatitis C is an infectious disease that causes liver inflammation, sometimes leading to serious liver damage. Most people have no symptoms right after they have been infected, and since any
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What is Causing My Heartburn?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 15, 2018.
You would love to just be able to sit down and enjoy a meal, but you know that not long afterward you are going to be dealing with the burning,
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Why is a Colonoscopy Recommended?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 01, 2018.
Chances are good you’ve heard of a colonoscopy before, whether through a health report on the news or because you know someone who had to get one. A colonoscopy is
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