Category Archives: Colon And Digestive

Lower abdominal pain is experienced by both sexes, but the causes can vary. The abdominal pain in men may be due to chronic diseases, urinary tract infections, or even digestive tract conditions. Research estimates that the majority of men who experience abdominal pain never seek treatment, as they are more likely to use over-the-counter or ...click here to read more

A new study published in an online issue of Science Translations Medicine details how scientists at the University of Utah Health Sciences used mouse studies to show the role of yeast in aggravating the symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) They also examined how the use allopurinol, a generic drug on the market, could offer ...click here to read more

From time to time, we all pass gas. Flatulence is a completely normal part of the digestive process. When we digest food, it is reduced to its molecular form—this also results in the release of hydrogen, methane, and carbon dioxide gas that needs to be expelled from the body somehow. Luckily for us, our digestive ...click here to read more

A study published in the journal Translational Medicine and conducted by researchers at McMaster University and their colleagues has found a direct link between gut-brain communication and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the colon (large intestine). It often results in abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and ...click here to read more

Though it seems like an everyday thing that people learn to live with, constipation can negatively affect a person’s quality of life. A recent study showed that the reduced quality of life caused by constipation was comparable to that triggered by serious chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis and diabetes. (You can easily reduce the risk of ...click here to read more

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and despite being the second leading cause of cancer death for both males and females in the United States, it doesn’t get talked about enough. As of 2010, colorectal cancer affects nearly one million people and accounts for about 715,000 deaths worldwide—up from the reported 490,000 in 1990. A ...click here to read more

Food provides the body with the nutrition it needs to function properly, but sometimes, getting too much of the wrong food can lead to constipation and leave you searching for foods that make you poop. What we eat is supposed to go from our mouths, into our belly, and out. Digestion time varies from person ...click here to read more

Low stomach acid (hypochlorhydria) can often be difficult to diagnose because it can present symptoms similar to high stomach acid, like heartburn. The condition itself is often underrated but involves a low production of stomach acid. Stomach acid is produced by the parietal cells found in the stomach. When there is a complete lack of ...click here to read more

Researchers from the Loyola University Health System have created a noninvasive alternative to a colonoscopy that simply requires swallowing a “pill.” The capsule contains two miniature cameras on either end and can be swallowed with a glass of water and flushed down the toilet once it has worked its way through the digestive tract. As ...click here to read more

Explosive or severe diarrhea is not an everyday occurrence, so knowing what to expect when it occurs is helpful. In a regular stool, three-quarters are water and the remaining quarter is made up of undigested carbs, fiber, protein, fat, mucus, and intestinal secretions. Your large intestine absorbs the excess fluid so your stool isn’t usually ...click here to read more

March is National Colorectal Awareness Month, and to increase your knowledge of colorectal cancer, Bel Marra Health has amassed a group of articles featuring information on IBD, blood pressure, and colon cancer. Enzyme may prevent tumor growth in colorectal cancer Researchers have found that an enzyme associated with inflammation may be effective in suppressing tumor ...click here to read more

February 26 – March 4 is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, and in recognition, we’ve gathered some of Bel Marra Health’s most informative articles dealing with a variety of topics such as bulimia nervosa, digestion, and ADHD. Eating disorder patients face higher autoimmune disease risk Eating disorder patients face a higher autoimmune disease risk, compared ...click here to read more

A lot of people experience tummy pain at some point in their lives, but lower abdominal pain in women is rather common. The reasons for this pain vary from person to person, so treatment should not follow a one size fits all approach. The abdomen is the area containing your digestive organs and is bound ...click here to read more

Antibiotics may prove to be just as effective in treating acute non-complicated appendicitis as an appendectomy, according to a new study from the University of Southampton. Appendicitis is caused by inflammation of the appendix due to a blockage or infection, and is most commonly treated by removing the organ in a procedure known as an ...click here to read more