Category Archives: Colon And Digestive

Diabetes and diarrhea are two terms that are not often thought to be related, but they actually are. Diabetes is a metabolic condition that can lead to a host of detrimental health issues. One such problem is nerve damage, which can disrupt bowel functioning. Those afflicted by diabetes have diarrhea because of this complication. However, ...click here to read more

Chronic idiopathic constipation refers to a gastrointestinal health condition in which a person has long-term symptoms of constipation without any identifiable cause, according to commonly used diagnostic testing. The term “idiopathic” is often used in the medical community in reference to a disease or condition that arises spontaneously or from an obscure or unknown cause. ...click here to read more

A burning stomach, or a burning sensation in the stomach, can cause pain, fatigue, and stress to the stomach. Burning stomach is becoming a growing and common problem as a result of indigestible food, health problems, infections, overuse of antibiotics, and chlorinated water, to name a few causes. The stomach is a muscular sack between ...click here to read more

Cancer is often a difficult subject to talk about with most people. Discovering that you have cancerous cells growing in your body can be quite scary to hear and something anybody would want to get rid of as fast as they can, as we believe it will give us the best chance of survival. However, ...click here to read more

Pancolitis refers to inflammation of the entire colon. The word is quite descriptive in itself as the word “pan” means all or entire, while the word “colitis” refers to inflammation of the colon. This is often a result of a medical condition, most commonly ulcerative colitis (UC), which is a disease that is known for ...click here to read more

Excessive stomach acid can be uncomfortable to live with, and while in many cases it is a minor nuisance, it can lead to serious health problems when not treated. Stomach acid is important to the digestive system. It helps us process food, and it kills harmful bacteria. The stomach makes the hormone called gastrin, which ...click here to read more

Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory condition that can include serious complications. Here, we look at Crohn’s disease life expectancy. When someone has Crohn’s disease, the lining of the digestive system is inflamed. This inflammation can begin from the mouth but is commonly associated with the last section of the small intestine or the large ...click here to read more

The first week of December is Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis Awareness Week, a time when we all come to together to spread information and those affected share their personal experiences living with the inflammatory bowel disease. We at Bel Marra want to do our fair share of spreading the word, so we have compiled a ...click here to read more

For some, soy is a great meat alternative as it contains protein. On the other hand, there has been some controversy surrounding soy’s implications on health. This is because components in soy may act as estrogen, which can be problematic, especially in regards to cancer risk. The latest finding on soy is that consuming foods ...click here to read more

Those that have experienced burning diarrhea already know how unpleasant it can be. If the thought of forceful bowel evacuation isn’t disheartening enough, add to that a burning sensation in the rectum or anus and you can roughly gauge the level of discomfort burning diarrhea sufferers face. Thankfully, burning diarrhea is not any more serious ...click here to read more

The feeling and struggle of not being able to pass a bowel movement is not an enjoyable one. You feel bloated, sluggish, and in discomfort. There are several different reasons for constipation, some more serious than others. One thing is for certain: if you are struggling with constipation, you want to obtain relief quickly and ...click here to read more

We move our bowels about once a day, or at least we should. However, there are many conditions that can lead to irregular bowel movements not only causing abdominal pain but also leading to decreases in quality of life. We here at Bel Marra recognized the importance of having healthy bowel movements and have taken ...click here to read more

Toxic megacolon is a condition of a malfunctioning large intestine. Namely, the term megacolon implies the atypical dilation of the colon, while “toxic” indicates the severity of the problem. Often a complication of inflammatory bowel disease, toxic megacolon is a rare and life-threatening condition in which the large intestine quickly widens within a few days. ...click here to read more

Abdominal swelling or distention is a term used for a number of conditions that cause the abdominal cavity to look bloated or enlarged. The majority of cases involve the stomach or the digestive tract, as they are the most prominent organs in the abdominal cavity. However, medical conditions involving other abdominal structures may also lead ...click here to read more