Stomach and Digestive - Treatments
People with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are all too familiar with its symptoms: Cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. But for people with diarrhea-predominant IBS, or IBS-D, diarrhea is the primary symptom. Here, tips to cope.
While most people of a certain age are healthy and living full, productive lives, growing older often comes with a few aches and pains. Not surprisingly, many older adults go through the same changes.
Short bowel syndrome refers to a group of problems associated with the poor absorption of nutrients that usually occurs in people who have had half or more of their small intestine surgically removed. So can people with this short bowel syndrome live normal lives?
Olive oil has always been known to be protective for heart health, but here is another added benefit.
Diarrhea. Abdominal pain. Fever. Dehydration. If you've ever suffered from something called pouchitis, you're all too familiar with these symptoms. Here, learn how to manage this painful condition.
No matter how dedicated you ve been to your diet and exercise routine, bloating can still strike. Here, seven ways to banish it.
Gastroparesis, also known as delayed gastric emptying, is a stomach disorder. Find out the causes, symptoms, and signs and what you can do to treat it.
Gallstones are small, hardened deposits of digestive fluid that can develop in the gallbladder. They can range in size from a grain of sand to a golf ball. But how dangerous are they? And who's most at risk?
Not all yogurt is created equal. Some types don't contain enough of the bacteria you need for a healthy digestive system. To be sure that you're getting plenty of the good stuff, be sure to take certain information into consideration.
While taking an occasional laxative isn't harmful, overuse of laxatives (as well as suppositories and enemas) can lead to some pretty serious complications.
Here's what to do if irregularity has become a regular thing.
Amidst gloomy reports about the rates of cancer, there is a ray of good news. Over the past several decades, the incidence of colon and rectal cancers (colorectal, or CRC) has declined significantly.
Here are six ways to stop that unpleasant churning--fast.
Scientists are saying that those with IBD may be 16 times more likely to suffer from dangerous blood clots.
Read on to learn more about their findings and how you may be able to start benefiting from their research.
A recent study may be shedding light on a new remedy for IBD.
While there are no known cures for Crohn's disease, there are many therapies available to help reduce symptoms and even prompt long-term remissions. One of the most effective options? Exercise.
If you suspect that certain foods are triggering an episode, keep a food journal to spot potential triggers. These suggestions could also help.
While most ulcers can be cured without complications, if left untreated, some can lead to potentially life-threatening complications.
Learn why Crohn's affects your appearance, plus get tips on how to look like a picture of health.
An analysis of more than a dozen of trials suggests that peppermint oil may be the key to relief.
Research is showing that exercise can also help relieve some of the painful symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Aspirin and certain other pain medications can actually make Crohn's symptoms worse.
Who hasn't had a stomachache? Find out what causes them.
Read on for some surprising causes of this common condition, plus get plenty tried-and-true treatments.
A recent study has found that vitamin B supplements can increase vitamin B6, B12 and folate levels in celiac disease patients, thus reducing their homocysteine levels.
Find out how a visit to this specialist can put you on the road to relief.
Studies are showing that this mind-body technique may ease the cramping and bloating associated with IBS.
Learn more about a scientific discovery that may change the face of treatment for patients with certain bowel diseases.
Is this process really as beneficial as proponents claim it to be? And could it even be dangerous?
