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Does H. pylori cause cancer? What are the complications of untreated H. pylori?
posted: May 12, 2023.
Complications associated with H. pylori infection may include: Inflammation of the stomach (gastritis) and duodenum (duodenitis) Peptic Ulcer Disease Anemia due to bleeding ulcers Bleeding ulcers Perforation of the GI tract MALT (mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue) lymphoma. People with Read more -
What are the signs and symptoms of H. pylori?
posted: May 12, 2023.
A dull, gnawing stomachache after eating or in the middle of the night when the stomach is empty, usually in the upper mid-abdomen (epigastric area) Nausea, vomiting, indigestion, heartburn, acid taste Gas, Read more -
What’s Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)?
posted: May 12, 2023.
H. pylori is a bacteria that can cause inflammation and ulcers in your stomach and small intestine. It affects roughly 50-60% of adults worldwide. Research suggests H. pylori may be responsible Read more -
What can I do to improve my constipation at home?
posted: May 12, 2023.
Follow a balanced diet to promote a healthy weight and overall feeling of health and wellbeing Avoid processed foods Minimize alcohol Limit caffeine Stay hydrated: WATER, WATER, WATER! Avoid food triggers, which can vary from person to Read more -
Constipation
posted: May 12, 2023.
How do I know if I’m constipated? Constipation means that stools don’t pass often, or pass less than three times per week. You may have hard stools that are difficult to pass, Read more -
How is IBS treated?
posted: May 12, 2023.
IBS is not life threatening. It can, however, significantly affect a person’s quality of life. There is no cure, so the goal of treatment is to reduce symptoms as much Read more -
What is ROME CRITERIA?
posted: May 12, 2023.
When other diseases of the GI tract have been ruled out, clinicians will rely on Rome criteria to help us diagnosis functional disorders like IBS. For IBS, Rome Criteria require that Read more -
What exactly is IBS?
posted: May 12, 2023.
IBS is a functional GI disorder meaning there are no signs of the disease that can be objectively seen or measured, and routine medical tests used to diagnose GI disorders Read more -
Avoiding acute diarrhea
posted: May 12, 2023.
Get vaccinated. Rotavirus is the most common cause of viral diarrhea in children. Have your children vaccinated. If you drink well water, get your water tested with a reputable lab at least Read more -
Gas and Bloating: Always feeling gassy and bloated?
posted: Apr. 25, 2023.
Some gas is normal. It’s a part of digestion. The average adult passes gas 13 and 20 times a day. Gas enters the digestive tract when you swallow air while eating, and as a Read more -
DIARRHEA AND FOOD SAFETY
posted: Apr. 24, 2023.
Food Safety Tips to dodge diarrhea *Don’t drink raw or unpasteurized milk, or foods containing unpasteurized milk. *Don’t eat unpasteurized cheeses *Wash raw fruits and vegetables before eating them. *Keep your refrigerator and freezer Read more -
Ugh, Diarrhea
posted: Apr. 24, 2023.
Diarrhea can be acute or chronic. Most everyone will experience diarrhea at some point in their life, with the average adult experiencing it four times per year. Diarrhea is defined as Read more -
Trying to identify food triggers for gas and bloat?
posted: Apr. 24, 2023.
Some common food triggers for gas and bloat include: High fiber foods like dried beans, peas, lentils, certain fruits and vegetables, especially those in the cabbage family Whole grains Artificial sweeteners or sugar Read more -
Lifestyle and Dietary modifications to minimize gas and bloating
posted: Apr. 24, 2023.
Lose weight if you are overweight Avoid overeating Avoid swallowing excess air while eating and drinking Eat slowly and mindfully Don’t use a straw Don’t talk excessively while eating Avoid chewing gum and mints Avoid carbonated beverages Stop Read more -
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth? SIBO? What’s that?
posted: Apr. 24, 2023.
SIBO (or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) is a condition that increases or changes the bacterial content in your small intestine. Symptoms may include: gas, bloating, diarrhea or constipation, and sometimes even Read more -
Colon Cancer Screenings: How Often Do I Need Them?
posted: Feb. 27, 2023.
Cancer is the division of abnormal cells. When this type of growth occurs in the colon or rectum, it is called colorectal cancer (CRC). Early CRC often has no symptoms, Read more
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