Category Archives: Colon And Digestive

Constipation in elderly is becoming an increasingly common condition. As we age, our body undergoes various changes, and decreasing efficiency of digestive system is one of them. Unhealthy eating habits or changes in the diet can further slow down digestive processes, leading to constipation. Constipation is the inability or difficulty to pass a bowel movement. ...click here to read more

Your pants won’t button, your stomach has grown in size, and you just feel so sluggish you barely want to leave the house. What are we talking about? Bloating. Maybe you ate too much or maybe something you ate just isn’t sitting right, whatever the cause, one thing is for sure – bloating is highly ...click here to read more

Peptic ulcer (stomach ulcer) is an open sore in the lining of the stomach, lower esophagus, or small intestine, typically resulting from inflammation caused by bacteria or erosion caused by stomach acid. There are three types of peptic ulcers – gastric, esophageal, and duodenal – describing where the ulcer is located, whether that is in ...click here to read more

Nearly 40 percent of older adults have issues with digestion related to aging, and it has a lot to do with our bodies changing as we age, including our digestive health. A variety of factors take a toll on our digestive system as we progress through life, including our lifestyle and any medications we might ...click here to read more

No one likes to talk about poop, and yet we all have at least one burning question that we are just too embarrassed to answer. It’s okay, because below you will find answers to some of the very common questions that you may be too embarrassed to ask. Answers to common questions about your poop ...click here to read more

Traveling can be a lot of fun. It allows us to meet new and interesting people, experience different cultures, and in some cases, enjoy delicious new cuisines. However, if you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), traveling can be challenging. Many people with intestinal disorders avoid trains, planes, buses, and car travel out of fear they will have ...click here to read more

This week’s health news roundup presents articles discussing irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease, kidney stones, inflammatory bowel disease, and cataracts. This week we discuss how IBS symptoms may be lowered with modified rye bread, natural treatments for Crohn’s disease, higher risk of kidney stones in ankylosing spondylitis, and how cataract surgery can help extend seniors’ ...click here to read more

September 13, 2016 is National Celiac Disease Awareness Day. As it’s approaching next week, we present our top stories discussing various aspects of celiac disease, including inflammatory bowel disease, migraines, gluten sensitivity, gluten-free diet, and liver disease. September 13 was chosen as celiac awareness day because that is the birthday of Samuel Gee who was ...click here to read more

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms may be eased by a new ‘designer’ dietary fiber with a potential prebiotic effect. A collaboration between research teams led to the development of the new product, which is derived from a mixture of seaweed and starch. With this natural starch, the release of fiber within the gastrointestinal tract is ...click here to read more

Traveler’s diarrhea is a common disorder experienced by people on vacation. Characterized by loose stool and abdominal cramps, it can be developed from consuming contaminated food or beverages. Generally, traveler’s diarrhea isn’t a serious problem and will resolve on its own, but unfortunately, it can put a serious damper on your vacation. Traveler’s diarrhea commonly ...click here to read more

Irritable bowel syndrome in men is associated with greater social stress than in women. Researcher Jeffrey Lackner said, “Our findings underscore the significance of studying gender-based differences in how people experience the same disease or condition.” IBS is a common gastrointestinal condition, with symptoms including abdominal pain and diarrhea or constipation. IBS is twice as ...click here to read more

Crohn’s disease patients show signs of mild cognitive impairment. Cognitive responsiveness was found to be 10 percent slower in Crohn’s disease patients, and this impairment was associated with symptom severity and active inflammation. The results go hand in hand with the claims by many patients who report memory lapses and difficulty concentrating. The study also ...click here to read more

Chronic inflammation in Crohn’s disease is associated with abdominal tumors (peritoneal mesothelioma). The researchers examined data from nearly 3,800 participants with malignant mesothelioma (MM), of which 500 had peritoneal mesothelioma (PM), to look for a possible link with Crohn’s disease. Three of the patients were found to have Crohn’s disease, but only one of them ...click here to read more

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) risk may increase with excessive hygienic environment. The researchers reviewed studies on IBD published between 1980 and 2015, assessing the participants’ contact with pets and farm animals, number of siblings they had, bedroom sharing in childhood, and access to personal toilet and hot water. The data were then sorted by ethnicity. ...click here to read more