Category Archives: Colon And Digestive

Human feces smell unpleasant to everyone, and most imagine that it can’t get any worse. However, many abnormalities and disorders that plague the body can make a person’s stool smell worse than usual. The smell is often strong and putrid and it is often related to the food we eat, but it can indicate more ...click here to read more

The pancreas is an organ in the body that produces enzymes that help with digestion and regulate how the body processes sugar. It is found in the abdomen, tucked behind the stomach, and is long and flat in appearance. Much like any organ or tissue in the body, it can be affected by disease and ...click here to read more

Suffering from constant diarrhea can be very problematic, as it is not only inconveniencing, but could possibly lead to a decrease in quality of life and even be life threatening in certain situations. This is exactly the case in those who suffer from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which encompasses two similar yet distinct conditions: Ulcerative ...click here to read more

Leaky gut syndrome is a risk factor for celiac disease and other autoimmune diseases. Leaky gut syndrome is not a fully-recognized condition across medical boards, but there is a theory that ingesting too many antibiotics or painkillers damage the mucosal barrier that lines the intestines. The purpose of the barrier is to allow nutrients in ...click here to read more

Just go with your gut… What does your gut feeling tell you?… Do you have the guts to do it?… In all these cases, when we mention “guts” we usually imply intuition or, as in the latter example, courage. When we’re making a cool-headed decision, we’re using our logic and reason—in other words, our brain ...click here to read more

May is celiac awareness month, which is the perfect time to recognize and understand this often-misunderstood disease. Gluten-free diets are all the rage these days, and we at Bel Marra feel like our readers should be aware of what eliminating this protein from the diet can mean for you. Digestive health does not stop there, ...click here to read more

Splenic flexure syndrome occurs as a result of muscle spasms and abdominal distention leading to pain and discomfort in the upper abdomen. The exact location of the pain is at the splenic flexure, which is in the part of the colon between the transverse and descending segments. Pain can be a result of air trapped ...click here to read more

Gastrointestinal perforation, also known as a perforated bowel, is when there is a hole somewhere in the lower digestive tract. This can be in the stomach, small intestine, or large bowel. This condition leads to compromised intestinal contents, potentially leading to spillage into the peritoneal cavity. There are generally two types of bowel perforation: Free ...click here to read more

The term infectious colitis sounds awful, and it can be. Infectious colitis is inflammation of the main part of the large intestine (colon) and can lead to sudden lower abdominal pain. In some cases, the pain can be severe. While inflammation is a common medical term and may not seem all that serious, the reality ...click here to read more

Colon cancer is the development of cancerous polyps in the lower part of the digestive system that may extend into the rectal area. It is considered the fourth most common type of cancer diagnosed in the United States, with diet and lifestyle having a significant impact on its development. It comes as no surprise then ...click here to read more

Hippocrates, the father of medicine, once said, “All disease begins in the gut.” While modern science proves that this may not be entirely true—for instance, genetic diseases do not start in the gut—there is evidence that many chronic metabolic diseases do, in fact, begin in the gut. According to Brooke Alpert, RDN, a nutritionist in NYC, your ...click here to read more

Antral gastritis can cause excessive discomfort in the gastrointestinal tract of those affected. It is considered an autoimmune disorder, meaning your body’s immune system attacks healthy cells, causing the symptoms. While most types of gastritis occur throughout the entire gastric mucosa, antral gastritis affects only one region of the stomach. Types of antral gastritis There ...click here to read more

Experiencing a headache and constipation simultaneously may more often lead one to think that their constipation has led to a splitting headache; a constipation headache. While this may be the case, it is also possible that both of these symptoms may be the side effects of another underlying condition. What is constipation headache? Headaches and ...click here to read more

Controlling the amount of food we consume per day can be challenging. We try to go on diets that only allow a certain dietary limit, but more often than not, we give into our insatiable appetite, gorging on more food than we should. If we could control these feelings of hunger, we would be able ...click here to read more