the muscular ring that separates the esophagus and the stomach. A weak LES allows acid and stomach contents to back up into the esophagus, causing pain and other symptoms. Smoking often leads to esophagitis
You should also avoid high-fiber and high-fat foods, says Lui, as those can take a while to fully digest and thus could still be lingering in your system when you start running your race, causing GI issues. Sugar alcohols can also contribute to stomach problems for some, so you’ll wan...
Sometimes, your digestive system may not be working as it should, causing issues like indigestion and more. Some of the things that should tell you that you have a problem with your digestion include: Bloating Stomach ache Feeling like your stomach is full Feeling sick Belching Passing gas Aci...
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This is followed by the formation of a crystal, on which further precipitation of cholesterol occurs, causing the gallstone to grow. Gallstones may be asymptomatic or they may give rise to inflammation in the gallbladder. Such inflammation, termed cholecystitis, may be either acute or chronic. ...
Digestive system disease - Esophageal Disorders, Gastrointestinal Issues, Dysphagia: Difficulty in swallowing (dysphagia) may be the only symptom of a disorder of the esophagus. Sometimes dysphagia is accompanied by pain (odynophagia), or pain may occur
If medicine and lifestyle changes don’t control your heartburn, you can take one of these tests to find out what's causing the problem: pH test. This measures the acidity of your esophagus. The doctor will either attach a small sensor to your esophagus or place a thin tube down your ...
New onset abdominal pain Rectal bleeding Difficulty swallowing Drastic changes in bowel habits Unintentional weight loss If you have a family history ofcolon cancer, your need to seek care becomes even more urgent. In many cases, yourprimary care doctoris best suited to help you manage chronic d...
Coordinatedperistalsiscan be altered bybulking agentssuch as fiber. By causing distension, these compounds elicit contractions that occur in either direction along the bowel. In a few cases, for example in organophosphate insecticide toxicosis, diarrhea is via prolonged stimulation ofmuscarinic receptors,...
Fast, Natural Relief from Gas, Pain, Bloating, Acid Reflux My digestive program takes a look at which of the major digestive offenders are causing your discomfort. We will check for imbalances of Candida, H.Pylori bacteria, Parasites, SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth), Leaky Gut and...