Category Archives: Colon And Digestive

Intestinal gas builds up in the digestive tract of every human being. Gas is just one of the products of food being broken down and digested, often leading to burping, belching, and flatulence. Gas pains are a very common problem and affect all of us at some point, while some people have this problem on ...click here to read more

The Western diet is typically bashed for being high in fat, processed foods, and an unhealthy way of eating as it can contribute to obesity. But there may be an underlying benefit to eating in this way. Researchers at Midwestern University studied the Western diet closely and discovered that it can promote bacterial growth in ...click here to read more

Anal stenosis can be a serious health concern that may have a significant impact on a person’s overall well-being. Understanding the causes and signs of anal stenosis and receiving early treatment can help people avoid complications. Also referred to as anal stricture or rectal stricture, anal stenosis is a narrowing of the anal canal that ...click here to read more

For the majority of people, normal stool is one or two inches in diameter, so suddenly producing a thin or narrow stool can be startling. To have it happen once or twice may not be harmful, but if you have narrow, thin stools on a regular basis, it could be a sign of an underlying ...click here to read more

Our body is connected in several different ways, so it shouldn’t be that surprising that your gut health could impact your joint pain. It is well known that obesity is linked to osteoarthritis — a type of arthritis categorized by “wear-and-tear” of the joints and cartilage. Osteoarthritis affects an estimated 31 million people and it’s ...click here to read more

It seems obvious why you should maintain a healthy gut so that you don’t feel bloated, constipated, or have diarrhea. But keeping your gut healthy can go a long way in maintaining overall good health. For starters, the bulk of your immune cells are located in the gut, so if you have an unhealthy gut, ...click here to read more

A recent study suggests that those who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome with constipation or IBS-C have a higher risk of having hypermobile joints than people who have IBS-D, which is the same bowel syndrome only with the main symptom being diarrhea. Irritable bowel syndrome is a common health problem that affects the large intestine. ...click here to read more

There are many things that can wreak havoc on your digestion including stress, food intolerances and allergies, and underlying medical conditions. But a new study has found a specific ingredient in canned goods could be a possible culprit of indigestion. Canned foods use zinc oxide nanoparticles, as they prevent staining of sulfur-producing foods along with ...click here to read more

Crohn’s disease, an autoimmune digestive disorder, is a risk factor for arthritis and joint pain. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) refers to two disorders: Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. In both conditions, inflammation of the intestines occurs as the body’s immune system attacks healthy cells in the digestive tract, making them autoimmune diseases as well. Arthritis ...click here to read more

Gastroparesis is a condition in which the stomach motility (spontaneous contraction of the muscles) does not function properly. When stomach muscles are strong and healthy, they push the food forward along the digestive tract, until it is ready to be released through the bowels. In gastroparesis, the motility is limited or does not work at ...click here to read more

Fluid in the gallbladder that hardens is known as gallstones. Your gallbladder is responsible for holding bile, which is slowly released into the small intestine to aid in digestion. It is located on the right side of your abdomen just below your liver. Although anyone can develop gallstones, there seems to be a link between ...click here to read more

Often, more dangerous than any illness is the potential complications that can arise from it or from its treatment. The most serious of said complications is the potential for brain damage to occur. According to new research, cognitive or emotional difficulties that occur post-illness are as critical in severity as mild brain trauma. The cause ...click here to read more

A low frequency of bowel movements is referred to as lazy bowel syndrome (LBS). But what exactly is a lazy colon? A normal frequency of bowel movements is about three times a day to three times a week, while a person who suffers from sluggish bowel syndrome has less than two or three bowel movements ...click here to read more

IBS awareness month is held in April every year. Irritable bowel syndrome is common and affects 10 to 15% of the world population. Many of the IBS patients are unaware or undiagnosed, and less than 50% people seek medical care. This IBS Awareness month, Bel Marra Health focuses our attention to spread the vital message ...click here to read more