Bile acid malabsorption (BAM) is a recognised cause of diarrhoea, however there remains a paucity of work systematically evaluating its prevalence in patients with chronic diarrhoea. Our group recently investigated a cohort of patients with chronic diarrhoea, aiming to establish BAM prevalence and ...
Understanding IBS Is Key to Feeling Better Once you know what triggers your IBS symptoms and have dealt with any potential underlying causes, you’re on your way to feeling better. The road to being symptom-free can have its ups and downs. But with the right gut health support, you’ll...
Bile acid malabsorption (BAM) is a condition that occurs when your intestines can't absorb bile acids properly. This results in extra bile acids in your intestines, which can cause watery diarrhea. Bile is a natural fluid your body makes in the liver. It's necessary for proper digestion. W...
If you have loose stools lasting longer than two weeks, you need to seek medical care—especially if you have other symptoms like fever, blood or pus in your stool, and/or severe abdominal pain. It is important to figure out the cause and get treatment to avoid health complications of dia...
is an oral drug known as abile acid sequestrantthat can be used to treat diarrhea caused by the malabsorption of bile acid (referred to asbile acid diarrhea).Bile acid malabsorptionis one of the more common causes ofchronic diarrheaassociated with conditions likeCrohn's diseaseand medical treatm...
Checking too often can make you hypersensitive to things that may or may not matter, in some cases placing you in a constant state of anxiety. And anxiety can lead to poor gut function and a potential worsening of IBS symptoms.11
Symptoms can come and go. You may have periods of time when you feel fine. These times might be followed by flare-ups of the condition. Remission also is possible. With Crohn’s, remission is sometimes thought to take place when symptoms go away and ulcers in thecolonbegin to heal. ...
What is the main cause of diarrhea? The most common cause of diarrhea is a viral infection. Why do I have extremely watery diarrhea? There are many possible reasons to have watery diarrhea, such as infections to lactose intolerance or diseases that affect your liver, pancreas, and intestines....
Symptoms of achlorhydria abdominal bloating. indigestion. nausea. acid reflux. digestive issues. diarrhea. weak, brittle nails. hair loss. How is Achlorhydria diagnosed? A complete profile of gastric acid secretion is best obtained during a 24-hour gastric pH study. Achlorhydria may also be docum...
Digestive enzymes and supplemental acid:In order to properly digest your food and prevent malabsorption, your stomach must release enough stomach acid, your gallbladder must release bile, and your pancreas must make enough pancreatic enzymes. If any of these are disrupted, digestion is negatively aff...