Category Archives: Colon And Digestive

Ulcerative colitis and colon cancer risk has been found to be linked to certain proteins and sugars produced by the body. Hepatocyte nuclear factor 4-alpha (HNF4-alpha) plays a role in both inflammatory bowel disease like ulcerative colitis and colon cancer. Transcription factors like HNF4-alpha promote DNA transcription into RNA, which is then translated into proteins ...click here to read more

Celiac disease is linked to major depressive disorder and anxiety in adolescents. Jonathon Cordova, pediatric gastroenterologist at the University of Chicago Medical Center, said in a presentation, “Our interim analysis does suggest that a majority of adolescents living with celiac disease may have symptoms consistent with major depressive disorder. The quality of life is affected ...click here to read more

Celiac disease patients have been found to be taking popular probiotics with traces of gluten, according to research. Researchers at the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) found that over half of probiotics are contaminated with traces of gluten. Probiotics are taken by many celiac patients to promote healthy gut flora even ...click here to read more

At first, celiac disease and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may appear similar as they share many common symptoms, but if you take a deeper look you will notice vast differences between the two. The biggest difference is that one is a disease and the other is a syndrome – you may think this is just ...click here to read more

Listeria was found to be resistant to standard cleaning procedures, and there is a bacterial infection risk in food exposed to light. The study found that standard cleaning procedures in deli stores may not be enough to eliminate Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria can be potentially fatal to individuals with compromised immune systems and pregnant women. The ...click here to read more

We all “go,” but we are often too shy to discuss bathroom matters even with our doctors. Unfortunately, this can lead us to believe some misguiding myths out there about what is right and what is wrong when it comes to going. Furthermore, what’s going on in the bathroom can reveal a lot about our ...click here to read more

If you’ve ever wondered – how long does food poisoning last? – well, we are here to answer that burning question and provide you with other facts regarding food poisoning. The simple and direct answer to the question how long food poisoning lasts is between one to two days, typically. Symptoms will subside on their ...click here to read more

New research suggests that people who suffer from ulcerative colitis (UC), a form of inflammatory bowel disease, could experience more flare-ups if they have a diet that is high in coconut oil. Ulcerative colitis is a chronic, relapsing disease in which sufferers go through symptom-free periods followed by flare-ups. This vicious cycle can have a ...click here to read more

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) detection is faster with new breath and blood tests. There is currently no specific diagnostic test for IBS, but a new breath test has identified 16 different substances that can be used to confirm a diagnosis of IBS when measured together. Researchers examined the breaths from 170 IBS patients and 153 ...click here to read more

Crohn’s disease (CD) relapse risk is reduced with smoking cessation. An estimated 1.6 million Americans suffer from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Smoking is an environmental factor that has been linked to the development of Crohn’s disease. The authors wrote in a news release, “The present study is indeed the second trial to prospectively assess the ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis child patients show higher levels of pro-inflammatory gut bacteria. The study found that certain types of bacteria were either higher or lower in children with multiple sclerosis, compared to children without the disease. It was also observed that there were higher levels of pro-inflammatory gut bacteria and a decrease in anti-inflammatory bacteria. Lead ...click here to read more

Dear Friend, Last week I shared with you about my diagnosis of both mild Crohn’s disease and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and if you’re familiar with either condition you know they both negatively affect one’s digestive system. Basically, I went years with bloating, gas, and abdominal pain – all the textbook symptoms. After numerous tests ...click here to read more

Diarrhea is characterized by loose, watery stools often as a result of bacteria. There are two main types of diarrhea: acute and chronic. Acute diarrhea lasts for a few days as a response to an infection, whereas chronic diarrhea lasts for several weeks and is often associated with an intestinal disorder or disease, like celiac ...click here to read more

Celiac disease and Crohn’s disease both cause inflammation of the intestines, and although there are some overlapping symptoms each condition has its own unique disease course that requires a very specific form of treatment. Distinguishing celiac disease and Crohn’s disease based on symptoms alone could be quite difficult. Additional testing is required for determining the ...click here to read more