Category Archives: Colon And Digestive

Researchers from the Loyola University Health System have created a noninvasive alternative to a colonoscopy that simply requires swallowing a “pill.” The capsule contains two miniature cameras on either end and can be swallowed with a glass of water and flushed down the toilet once it has worked its way through the digestive tract. As ...click here to read more

Explosive or severe diarrhea is not an everyday occurrence, so knowing what to expect when it occurs is helpful. In a regular stool, three-quarters are water and the remaining quarter is made up of undigested carbs, fiber, protein, fat, mucus, and intestinal secretions. Your large intestine absorbs the excess fluid so your stool isn’t usually ...click here to read more

March is National Colorectal Awareness Month, and to increase your knowledge of colorectal cancer, Bel Marra Health has amassed a group of articles featuring information on IBD, blood pressure, and colon cancer. Enzyme may prevent tumor growth in colorectal cancer Researchers have found that an enzyme associated with inflammation may be effective in suppressing tumor ...click here to read more

February 26 – March 4 is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, and in recognition, we’ve gathered some of Bel Marra Health’s most informative articles dealing with a variety of topics such as bulimia nervosa, digestion, and ADHD. Eating disorder patients face higher autoimmune disease risk Eating disorder patients face a higher autoimmune disease risk, compared ...click here to read more

A lot of people experience tummy pain at some point in their lives, but lower abdominal pain in women is rather common. The reasons for this pain vary from person to person, so treatment should not follow a one size fits all approach. The abdomen is the area containing your digestive organs and is bound ...click here to read more

Antibiotics may prove to be just as effective in treating acute non-complicated appendicitis as an appendectomy, according to a new study from the University of Southampton. Appendicitis is caused by inflammation of the appendix due to a blockage or infection, and is most commonly treated by removing the organ in a procedure known as an ...click here to read more

New research published in Science Translational Medicine has revealed a bacterial link between Crohn’s disease and arthritis. Crohn’s is a form of inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, that causes abdominal pain and diarrhea, and patients have also reported experiencing joint pain. The immune system of patients with Crohn’s attacks the bowels and digestive system, but ...click here to read more

Fecal impaction is when waste becomes stuck in the colon, and it can be very uncomfortable. It means that your feces become hard, dry, and simply will not move, making it impossible to exit from your body. This impaction then blocks the exit for new waste that should be leaving your body as well. Under ...click here to read more

The pancreas is an organ located in the abdomen that secrets insulin, digestive enzymes, and hormones. It plays an important role in the management of blood sugar and in the digestive system, but can you live without it? Continue reading to learn why the pancreas may be removed, how people can live without one, and ...click here to read more

When you think of norovirus, you probably get an image of sick passengers on a cruise ship. It most commonly affects people who are frequently in close proximity to others. For example, norovirus outbreaks are commonly seen in schools, retirement homes, restaurants, and dormitories—basically, anywhere that groups of people are found together. Norovirus is highly ...click here to read more

Researchers have found that an enzyme associated with inflammation may be effective in suppressing tumor and ulcer growth in colitis-associated cancer—a form of colorectal cancer. This type of cancer is driven by chronic inflammation, and while some inflammation is a healthy response to damaged tissue or pathogens, when left unregulated it can cause malignant cells ...click here to read more

No one likes to talk about diarrhea, but unfortunately, from time to time, we all experience it. It is really unpleasant and it can strike anytime. The worst part is, you can’t always pinpoint the cause. Food is a common culprit, and some foods are more likely to cause diarrhea than others. Below are some ...click here to read more

Bel Marra Health’s constipation update: Check out the articles below to discover how kidney disease, gastrointestinal disorders, and stress may lead to chronic constipation, and to learn how certain yoga poses, acupuncture, and other natural remedies can help to ease the uncomfortable symptoms of constipation. Kidney disease and constipation may be linked A recent study ...click here to read more

It might be something you don’t want to think about or are too embarrassed to discuss with a doctor, but floating poop (or steatorrhea, as it is referred to medically) could be a sign of a real health issue. Stools are usually solid, yet there are cases where a change in fecal structure makes your ...click here to read more