Digestive Diseases
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Diarrhea In Children
How do children get diarrhea? Common causes of diarrhea in children can include: virus, bacteria, and parasites. You also need to watch for signs of dehydration and other complications, such as vomiting, blood, abdominal pain, or a high fever. Learn valuable methods for preventing diarrhea in kids plus how to teach them to do the same!
Foods To Relieve Constipation
Surprisingly, there are many delicious foods to relieve constipation including a variety of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, yogurt, and even water! Learn more about having a diet beneficial to colon health.
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Irritable Bowel
Did you know it’s estimated that 20-30% of Americans suffer from some from of a digestive disorder? Irritable Bowel Syndrome is one of the most common disorders afflicting Americans. Learn more about the symptoms and causes of IBS, as well as what you can do to manage an Irritable Bowel.
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IBS Treatment
Living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome can be overwhelming. No cure has been found for IBS, but doctors understand that there are different options for IBS Treatment. Learn more about which medications are best for IBS Symptoms, as well as natural IBS treatment options.
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Candida
Candida is a medical condition characterized by mold inhabiting the body. Learn about the its symptoms and the negative effects it has on your body.
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Collagenous Colitis and Lymphocytic Colitis
Inflammatory bowel disease is a general name for diseases that cause inflammation in the intestines. Collagenous colitis and lymphocytic colitis are two types of bowel inflammation that affect the colon (large intestine). They are not related to Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, which are more severe forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
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Bleeding in Digestive Tract
Bleeding in the digestive tract can come from a number of different internal organs such as the esophagus, stomach, liver, or intestines. Learn how to properly identify this condition.
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Causes of Diarrhea
Diarrhea can be both embarrassing and inconvenient. It can also be very dangerous to your health. Learn more about the causes of diarrhea in children, infants and adults, and what you can do to prevent future infections.
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Short Bowel Syndrome
Short bowel syndrome is a group of problems affecting people who have had half or more of their small intestine removed. The most common reason for removing part of the small intestine is to treat Crohn’s disease.
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Mucoid Plaque
The colon normally produces a kind of specialized mucus to protect itself against unhealthful foods. Mucoid plaque, on the other hand, occurs as a result of an unhealthy colon and can lead to chronic constipation over time. Learn about other negative effects and treatment of this digestive condition.
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Fecal Compaction
Fecal compaction, also know as impaction, occurs when hardened waste matter obstructs natural bowel function. Although this condition occurs for many reasons, diet appears to play a key role in promoting constipation, which is the forerunner of compaction. Learn about the symptoms, causes, and treating this digestive disorder.
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Rapid Gastric Emptying
Rapid gastric emptying, or dumping syndrome, happens when the lower end of the small intestine (jejunum) fills too quickly with undigested food from the stomach. “Early” dumping begins during or right after a meal. Symptoms of early dumping include nausea, vomiting, bloating, diarrhea, and shortness of breath. “Late” dumping happens 1 to 3 hours after eating. Symptoms of late dumping include weakness, sweating, and dizziness. Many people have both types.
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