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Lactose intolerance is a medical condition in which the body cannot digest milk and dairy products. The reason for this is an intolerance to a sugar found in milk and dairy products called lactose. It mainly affects the gastrointestinal tract and can cause diarrhea, gas, and bloating after eating or drinking dairy products. Lactose intolerance…
Approximately 700,000 individuals in the United States live with Crohn’s disease. It is still unknown what causes it, but researchers believe that it may be caused by an infection, that even after being cleared, triggers an immunological response. Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory disease of the gut. It is currently not curable. The symptoms may…
Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States, and by the time you reach the age of 50, it is recommended that you get yearly screenings. Colon cancer in its early stages does not present any symptoms. Colon cancer screenings can help doctors diagnose the condition before symptoms even appear. Risk…
Colon cancer – also sometimes referred to more broadly as colorectal cancer because they are so closely linked – is one of the most common forms of cancer. Left untreated, it can quickly spread to other parts of the body and become malignant, which is why frequent screening is so important. It usually takes some…
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) causes severe, frequent bouts of vomiting among people who are daily marijuana users. It is cannabinoid toxicity. People develop this health condition as a result of consuming marijuana over a long-term basis. It can be due to the consumption of the drug in any way, including via eating or smoking. Cannabinoid…
Lactose intolerance is a digestive condition that is the inability to digest the lactose sugar in milk. It can cause stomach ache or other physical issues after consuming dairy products. Lactose intolerance is often hereditary – if a parent suffers from it, they are likely to pass it on to their children. Premature babies can…
For the most part constipation – the uncomfortable condition that makes it hard to pass stools – can be the result of a poor diet, lack of physical activity, medications and even stress. Some would rather hold it in than go at work, school or in an unfamiliar place. This is especially true of children…
