Repeated local inflammation of the GI tract: Does it influence the development of persistent visceral hyperalgesia?Transient inflammation is known to alter visceral sensory function and frequently precede the onset of symptoms in a subgroup of patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Duration and ...
It is important to note that Three Stages of GI Function is a self-perpetuating process. While lifestyle factors often initiate it, stages 2 and 3 loop back into stage 1, further affecting microbiome health and immune activity. Dr. Kalish concludes, “In natural medicine, the GI tract is ...
Malabsorption occurs when the small intestine does not absorb food properly. Learn about malabsorption in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract,...
Discover the gastrointestinal tract. Explore the anatomy of the GI tract, learn about its regulation, and review the diseases affecting the...
Signs and symptoms:Nasal discharge, muscle pain, malaise Mumps Inflammation of the salivary glands producing gopherlike swelling of cheeks Mumps Can invade other organs: testes, ovaries, pancreas, meninges, heart, and kidney Mumps 20 - 30% of young adult males, the virus localizes in the epidi...
Surgery and handling of the GI tract can cause inflammation and altered bacteria Gastrointestinal obstruction, such as hairballs or foreign material Lead toxicity; while uncommon, chronic exposure may cause gastrointestinal issues Reproductive issues, such as uterine cancer ...
Inflammation Few know that our gut is our first line of defense against inflammation. The gut lining is designed to prevent harmful substances from circulating into the body. When the gut becomes “leaky” (e.g. from eating the wrong foods) chronic inflammation can occur due to an increased ...
sedation, mechanical ventilation, and frequent mental status changes impair patients’ ability to verbalize their GI symptoms. GI motility disturbances occurring in ICU patients can be divided into 2 major types: postoperative ileus (POI; GI tract paralysis) and motility disorders of critical illness ...
Gastrointestinal infections are viral, bacterial, or parasitic infections that cause gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract involving both the stomach and the small intestine.1,2Symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Warning signs include fever, bloody diarrhea, deh...
Gastrointestinal infections are viral, bacterial, or parasitic infections that cause gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract involving both the stomach and the small intestine.1,2Symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Warning signs include fever, bloody diarrh...