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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

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

Constipation is typically diagnosed when a person has less than three bowel movements a week, in addition to fecal material that is hard, lumpy, and dry in consistency. Stools are difficult to pass due to this consistency1. A good bowel regimen typically involves 1-2 soft, formed stools daily. Constipation can be an acute issue, or

In Crohn’s disease, maintaining an appropriate diet helps to keep the disease course stable and to prevent flares. The information in this article complements your knowledge of dietary factors that can positively affect your illness. This information is for stable patients with Crohn’s disease. Please note that the information in this article does not apply

The first step towards understanding diverticulosis is learning about the intestine’s form and function. The small intestine is a lengthy, thin piece of bowel that extends from the stomach to the colon (also known as the large intestine). The colon begins at the right lower abdomen. It runs the length of the abdomen, forming a

Background of Dietary Supplements Medicine and religion were connected in the ancient past. In most civilizations investigated, local priests provided medicinal care when citizens fell ill. Through trial and error, priests rapidly discovered that administering a potion prepared from animal parts, plants, tree bark, or herbs improved the condition of a large number of patients.

Let’s face it, everyone experiences diarrhea at some point in their lives. Diarrhea certainly varies in severity, be it one liquid stool per day, multiple soft, semi-formed stools every day, or constant, watery stools multiple times per day (and even per hour in severe cases). These liquid feces are primarily composed of water. The typical

Diverticulosis vs Diverticulitis? Diverticulosis is a relatively prevalent condition, often described as pouches or pockets of the colon (large intestine). A lifetime of insufficient fiber intake is frequently the leading cause of diverticulosis. A diet low in fiber, and high in processed foods leads to high pressures in the colon walls, which gradually develops balloon-like