You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who has not experienced a gastrointestinal issue at some point in their life. While GI problems are extremely common, they are not normal. If you are experiencing digestive issues, seek the help of a qualified gastroenterologist who can examine you and order the appropriate tests to make sure that your GI symptoms are not due to life-threatening conditions. Here are the most common GI problems and how to treat them. Constipation If you are ... [Read More]
Lower GI Tract
Upper GI Diseases vs. Lower GI Diseases
The gastrointestinal (GI) system goes all the way from the mouth to the anus, and for medical evaluation and treatment purposes it’s divided into two main sections: the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract. There are various ailments that can afflict the upper and/or lower GI tract. Let’s discuss everything you need to know about the upper and lower GI tracts and the diseases associated with them. Upper GI Tract Conditions The upper GI tract is made up of the mouth, esophagus, stomach, ... [Read More]
10 Diet Tips for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
If you are like the one if five Americans who suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), you know every bathroom along your well-traveled routes, and pretty much have given up on comfort food. IBS – also known as spastic colon or spastic bowel – is a chronic disorder that affects the muscle contractions of the bowel but is not characterized by intestinal inflammation, ulcers or bowel damage. That’s because IBS is not a disease – patients with IBS show no clinical signs of disease and often ... [Read More]
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