Category Archives for The Digestive System
Treatment for Diarrhea
Having diarrhea can be quite a debilitating experience. It is characterized by the increase in the number and frequency of one’s bowel movements. There is a looseness of a patient’s stool. It is also characterized by an increase or rather an excess of water in a patient’s stool. The looseness of one’s stool is independent from the frequency of bowel movements. The treatment for diarrhea requires some safe practices and medication.
Non-Pharmaceutical Treatment for Diarrhea
There are a number...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Definition
This disease consists or brings along with it conditions, inflammatory conditions specifically that affects or are of the intestines. Two of the main inflammatory conditions found under the disease are the Read more
What Causes Constipation?
Constipation is defined as bowel movements becoming less frequent or difficult. It occurs when having a bowel movement fewer than three times per week. With constipation stools becomes small in size, hard, dry, and difficult to eliminate. The stools often result in incomplete evacuation. People who are constipated find it very painful to have a bowel movement. Often times they experience the sensation of a full bowel, bloating and straining when passing stool.
The normal length of time between bowel...
Remedy for Diarrhea
Diarrhea is characterised by the too regular passing of stools that are loose and without consistency. Although diarrhea is an unpleasant condition, it is an effective way for the body to rid itself of undesirable substances. This is why diarrhea usually follows conditions like food poisoning; the body is trying to rid itself of the substances that are unsuitable for the digestive system. Diarrhea is also associated with the following symptoms: vomiting, stomach cramps, thirst, fever, nausea and...
Stomach Flu Symptoms
Also known as gastroenteritis and gastric flu, stomach flu refers to the illness in which a patient experiences inflammation as well as pain in the gastrointestinal tract. The early diagnosis of this disease is helpful to improve the quality of life of the patient. In order to prevent complications of the illness, patients should know the minor and major stomach flu symptoms. As soon as they experience the symptoms, it is best if they consult physicians to confirm if they are suffering from the medical...
Gas Pains in the Chest
Gas pain in the chest area causes a lot of discomfort and inconvenience to people. More so, they can cause sharp and stabbing pain in the left, right, lower and upper portions of the chest area. Not only can it lead to embarrassing moments, but it can also cause shooting pain, tingling sensation and dull feeling for many individuals out there. Possible causes include food intolerances, constipation as well as intake of antibiotics. Learn more about its symptoms, treatments and causes for a better...
What Causes Liver Enzymes to Elevate?
What are liver enzymes
Liver enzymes are proteins that help speed up chemical reactions within the liver. They perform a variety of functions in the body, such as filtration and cleansing of blood, excretion and metabolism. The liver is greatly involved in removing toxins from the body. It also makes proteins that take part in blood clotting. When liver enzymes are elevated or decreased, it is a sign of liver problem, and must not be ignored.
Causes of liver enzyme elevation
A variety of conditions...
Hemorrhoid Remedy
Hemorrhoids occur when the veins around the anus or lower rectum become swollen and inflamed usually resulting from severe constipation, straining during bowel movement, pregnancy ( hemorrhoidal vessels become enlarged due to pressure on the abdomen, changes in hormones, and pressure from actual childbirth). The pressure of the fetus on the abdomen, as well as hormonal changes, cause the hemorrhoidal vessels to enlarge. These vessels are also placed under severe pressure during childbirth (, aging...
