IBS is a condition that affects the large intestine. The causes of it are unknown, but it is one of the most common reasons why people complain of upper abdominal pain, under the ribs, along with pain in the lower abdomen.Right Side Body Pain from Head to Toe...
Some people just have different "wiring" to their gut and it causes these symptoms when there is increased stress in their lives, good or bad. I was diagnosed as a child. I eat high fiber, I walk one hour every day a a good pace and I maintain a good weight. By anon161138 — ...
An endoscopy is a test to look inside your esophagus, stomach, and small intestine. During an endoscopy, healthcare providers may find problems in your esophagus, stomach, or small intestine. Some problems may be fixed during the endoscopy. Samples may be taken from your esophagus, stomach, or...
Exposure to ultraviolet light (sunlight) causes the skin to darken by increasing the production of: a. Collagen b. Carotene c. Keratin d. Melanin e. Hemoglobin A chronic alcoholic presents with muscle twitching and cramping. He is also comp...
FODMAP stands for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols. FODMAP foods have carbohydrates that your small intestine cannot entirely absorb. The undigested carbohydrates accumulate in the small intestine, pulling in excess gas and liquid—the culprits of bloating.8 ...
I have been reading that sacroiliitis is closely associated with celiac disease, which is an autoimmune disorder in which gluten is perceived by the body as foreign. It destroys the small intestine villi. If you have sacroiliitis, it is worth checking into testing for celiac disease. If you...
Food intolerances are also common IBS triggers. Often, certain carbohydrates, known as FODMAPS will cause symptoms for people with IBS [16]. When we consume FODMAPs (or fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols), these sugars move slowly through the small intestine, ...
The ascending colonis the first of four main sections of the large intestine. It is connected to the small intestine by a section of bowel called the cecum. The ascending colon runs upwards through the abdominal cavity toward the transverse colon for approximately eight inches (20 cm). ...
What Causes a Swollen Colon? What is a Colon Lesion? What are the Different Types of Colon Polyps? What is a Colon Abscess? What are Colon Spasms? Discussion Comments Byanon158318— On Mar 06, 2011 Your site is super helpful, thank you! I'm working on a project and this is the exac...
What is a Sigmoid Resection? What are Colon Spasms? What is an Enlarged Colon? What is a Proctosigmoidoscopy? Discussion Comments Byjulies— On Jun 08, 2012 @LisaLou - For most people they recommend a colonoscopy at the age of 50. If you have a family history of problems then you sho...