Prebiotics are dietary fibers that are good for the beneficial bacteria residing inside the body. You might think of bacteria as a bad thing but not all bacteria cause disease; some are quite helpful to the human body.1 Probiotics are the beneficial bacteria and yeast present in the body. One can take probiotic supplements. Prebiotics […]
Peptic ulcers are sores that develop inside the stomach lining and in the upper portion of the small intestine. Stomach pain is the most common symptom of peptic ulcers.1 Types of Peptic Ulcers Peptic ulcers are of three types: Gastric ulcer: Most common type, occurs inside the stomach lining Duodenal ulcer: Occurs inside the upper
Lactose intolerance is a condition in which the body cannot digest lactose properly. Lactose is primarily a milk sugar that can be found in many dairy products. Enzymes break down lactose in the intestinal tract, but when these enzymes cannot perform this function properly, the result is cramping, gas, bloating, and diarrhea. The enzyme involved
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Irritable bowel syndrome is a serious condition that affects the large intestine mostly, especially the colon. It is also known as spastic colon, spastic colitis, mucous colitis, and nervous or functional bowel. The colon mainly performs two functions in the body. Firstly, it softens the stool, and secondly, it helps in propelling the stool from
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Irritable bowel syndrome, commonly known as IBS, primarily affects the colon, where all the dietary fiber and other foods arrive from the stomach. There is evidence that certain foods and ingredients play a significant role in triggering IBS symptoms.1 Types of IBS Constipation dominant IBS Diarrhea dominant IBS Diet Preferred During Abdominal Discomfort, Cramps, and
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What is Dietary Fiber? Dietary fiber or roughage is that part of a plant that is indigestible. We can get dietary fiber from plants, bushes, vines, and trees. It consists of carbohydrates in the form of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin and is considered essential for keeping our gut healthy.1 Types of Fiber There are different
A hiatal hernia occurs when the stomach or any other internal organ bulges out in the chest cavity through an opening in the chest. Hiatus is an opening through the diaphragm through the oesophagus, called a hiatal hernia.1 Although hiatus hernia may be asymptomatic, it can cause heartburn, chest pain, and acid reflux. A hiatal
Hemochromatosis is a condition resulting from excessive iron build-up in the body. Serious illness can arise because the body is unable to excrete this excess iron. Excessive iron build-up can occur in the liver, skin, heart, pancreas, joints, heart, and pituitary gland. Deposits of unwanted iron in the organs can cause tissue and organ damage.1
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a bacteria associated with digestive illnesses, including gastritis, gastric ulcers, and chronic infection cancer. H. pylori infection is common and present in two-thirds of the total population worldwide.1 H. pylori infection is usually harmless, but it may lead to stomach and small intestine ulcers if left untreated. Helicobacter pylori is
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Rectal bleeding is usually identified by a small amount of bright-red blood that appears in the stool, on toilet paper, or in the toilet bowl. There are multiple causes of rectal bleeding.1 To get rid of rectal bleeding for good, it is important to diagnose the actual cause of the bleeding. Rectal bleeding is not
