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Your digestive system plays a crucial function – breaking down the food you eat and what you drink, turning them into nutrients and energy for the healthy functioning of the body, and sending them through the gastrointestinal tract for elimination. Your digestive system begins at your mouth and ends at your anus, quite literally a…
Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest the lactose in milk products. This inability – which is literally indigestion – produces uncomfortable symptoms, such as bloating, gas, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. A person who is not lactose intolerant naturally produces an enzyme called lactase, which is essential in digesting lactose. It is the lactase enzyme…
Heartburn is a common gastrointestinal condition that feels like burning in the chest. Although occasional heartburn is not usually a cause for concern, frequent episodes may be a sign of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) – which, if left untreated, can lead to serious medical complications. The sensation of heartburn is caused by stomach acid traveling…
Screenings are an essential part of disease prevention. Having regular preventive scans can detect conditions that may have not begun to show symptoms yet, especially conditions which rarely display any symptoms at all. One of the most common and fatal cancers in both men and women is colon cancer. It is estimated that over 140,000…
A lactose intolerance test is used to measure how well your body can digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and other dairy products. Normally, the human body is able to process lactose, but some individuals cannot digest lactose properly, which can lead to symptoms, such as gas, stomach cramps, and bloating. What Is Lactose…
A gastrointestinal issue can affect the mouth, throat, esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, and colon. All of these body parts and organs play a part in the digestive process. A gastroenterologist commonly referred to as a GI specialist is a physician you see when you have symptoms that point to a problem in the gastrointestinal tract….
Almost 2 million people in the United States have celiac disease, but roughly 75% of them do not know that they have it, according to a study conducted by the Mayo Clinic. A person who has an immediate family member with this hereditary, autoimmune disease has a 10% chance of developing the condition. Celiac disease…
Colorectal cancer is the fourth most-common type of cancer among Americans, after skin cancer, lung cancer, and prostate/breast cancer. It is recommended that all adults have a colonoscopy once they reach age 50, or sooner if they have colon cancer or colorectal cancer in their family history. Invariably, colon cancer screening continues to save thousands…
Indigestion is a common digestive condition which can affect people of all ages. It can happen after eating a large meal, but chronic indigestion may be a sign of an underlying health issue. If you are having regular symptoms of indigestion, it may be time to seek the expertise of a doctor specializing in gastroenterology in…
Nausea is a common symptom that accompanies many digestive disorders. A few examples include celiac disease, acid reflux, and Hepatitis C. Diagnosing the condition causing your symptoms is the first step to getting rid of symptoms. Nausea doesn’t induce pain, at least not in the true sense of the word. It does, however, involve an…
