but the oligosaccharides (sugars) such as raffinose and stachyose are causing that. The fact that beans are high-lectin foods is irrelevant to those side effects, at least for most people.
There are also intestinal manifestations of Crohn's disease that occur outside the intestines, some of which may be debilitating. These include arthritis, inflammation of the eye that can impair vision, skin diseases that vary from mild (erythema nodosum) to severe (pyoderma gangrenosum), gallston...
If part of a dog’s anatomy slips out of place, it’s called a prolapse. In a small intestinal prolapse, the intestines may be also inflamed, which is known as intussusception, or folded over, called invagination. Recent abdominal surgery, parasites or i
We don’t know exactly how NSAIDs trigger flare-ups. One theory is that they limit the production of protective substances in your digestive tract (called prostaglandins). Another is that NSAIDs may delay healing that needs to take place when your intestines are inflamed. Types of NSAIDs that...
Even if you think you are transitioning slowly, it may not be slow enough for your dog. Always monitor their stool throughout (and after) transitioning to a new diet or treat.Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)IBD happens when your dog's intestines become inflamed and swollen, resulting in a ...
When a dog licks at his anal area, it could mean that he's suffering from an infestation of intestinal parasites. Internal parasites like roundworms, whipworms, tapeworms and hookworms live inside your pup's intestines, leading to anal irritation, diarrhea, vomiting, anemia and nutritional defic...
Red, inflamed eyesHow is an autoimmune disease diagnosed?Blood tests are used to measure the amount of inflammation in your body or to find specific antibodies. The tests may also show signs of infection. An x-ray, CT, or MRI may be used to check your joints or organs for damage. An ...
Crohn disease is an inflammatory disease of the digestive system. Crohn disease causes the lining of your intestines to become inflamed. The lining of your mouth, esophagus, or stomach may also be affected. What increases my risk for Crohn disease?
Gastrointestinal bleeding can occur when a person has a tear in their stomach or one of their intestines, or another injury like a stomach ulcer. Bleeding from the GI tract can produce characteristic changes in feces. Answer and Explana...
Not immediately after being consumed. Oil actually goes through intestines just alike any other food we consume, and while it is inside our stomach and inside our duodenum, it stimulates liver to produce more bile, and it stimulates gallbladder (if you still have it) to squeeze itself and to...