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Perimenopause Digestive Disorders

There are many different types of digestive disorders that may affect women during perimenopause. Some of these can include constipation, diarrhea, bloating, indigestion, and difficulty swallowing. In addition, some women may experience more heartburn, irritable bowel syndrome, gerd, and Laryngopha...More...

Define Hydronephrosis

Hydronephrosis is a dilation and distention of the kidney. It's usually the result of an obstruction that blocks the flow of urine, such as a kidney stone. Hydronephrosis can eventually cause the affected kidney to atrophy....More...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disease. There are three subsets of IBS: diarrhea-dominant; constipation-dominant; or a mix of both. There are many ways to alleviate IBS symptoms....More...

Diet for Ulcer Patients

Stomach ulcers are a painful and persistent condition brought on by excess acidity in the stomach. Ulcers are a fairly common medical condition, affecting several million individuals in the United States alone. While ulcers can certainly be treated with medicine, symptoms resulting from an ulcer can...More...

What to Do About Acid Reflux?

Acid reflux is an uncomfortable condition. In most cases, reflux is an occasional problem that rarely leads to serious complications. On the other hand, if reflux becomes a daily problem, you may have a more serious form of the illness. And if left untreated, this condition increases your risk of es...More...

Bowel Disease: Changing Your Diet

Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are types of inflammatory bowel disease. They cause inflammation and sores (ulcers) in the digestive tract. This can lead to symptoms such as diarrhea,belly pain,loss of appetite,fever,bloody stools,and weight loss. Often symptoms are worse after eating. If you...More...

Acid Reflux Symptoms

Acid reflux affects about 7 million people in the United States. Acid reflux occurs when acid and other stomach fluids move out of the stomach and up into the esophagus, causing irritation and inflammation of the esophageal tissues. This irritation and inflammation cause the characteristic burning s...More...

About Vomiting

Vomiting is a common symptom that most people experience many times throughout their lives. Most vomiting is a result of minor illnesses, but occasionally it indicates a more serious problem. Vomiting may also be caused by anxiety, pregnancy, or motion sickness, and is sometimes self-induced....More...