Category Archives: Colon And Digestive

Duodenal ulcer is a type of peptic ulcer generally caused by an infection. In rarer cases, duodenal ulcer is caused by the overuse of anti-inflammatory medication. The duodenum is a part of the small intestine where food meets the enzymes for digestion. The digestive enzymes are made from cells lining the small intestine and from ...click here to read more

Crohn’s disease can originate from specialized intestinal cells. The researchers suggest that small intestinal Crohn’s disease may be a specific type of disorder of the Paneth cells, which are specialized cells in small intestine. The study was led by researchers at the University of Cambridge and Harvard University, and this finding can lead to new ...click here to read more

Norovirus 2016 outbreak update: Suspected stomach flu cases rise in Marshfield, central Wisconsin. Over 270 people attending an event in Marshfield, central Wisconsin have been potentially exposed to the norovirus. The Wood County Health Department is investigating the 16 cases of post-event illness and trying to uncover whether norovirus is the culprit. Those who have ...click here to read more

Norovirus and flu (influenza) are often mistaken for one another, but they are two very different illnesses. What could be fueling the confusion is that norovirus is often referred to as the stomach flu – but, in fact, there is no such thing as stomach flu. You see, the flu is a condition that affects ...click here to read more

Celiac disease raises the risk of pregnancy complications, but not infertility. Lead study author Nafeesa N. Dhalwani said, “Despite inconsistent findings from small studies, concern has been raised that celiac disease may cause infertility. Celiac patients should rest assured, our findings indicate that women with celiac disease do not report fertility problems more often than ...click here to read more

Norovirus outbreak 2016 updates: stomach flu hits the University of Rochester and the University of Minnesota, while researchers found cold plasma treatment may help reduce the risk of norovirus (stomach flu). Nearly 60 students from the University of Rochester have been stricken with norovirus (stomach flu). Students have been experiencing vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea, and ...click here to read more

Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and treatment for the condition depends on its severity. A combination of both medical and natural remedies can benefit patients with ulcerative colitis, with diet in particular playing a large role. Common treatment options for ulcerative colitis include medication, combination therapy, which mixes two types of treatments ...click here to read more

Childhood celiac disease discovery offers new potential treatments. The findings come from a team of Australian researchers who found that children with celiac disease reacted against the same toxic proteins in gluten as seen in adults with celiac disease. Previous theory speculated that childhood celiac disease was different than adult celiac disease. The new findings ...click here to read more

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms can occur at any time, leaving you bloated, cramping, and overall uncomfortable. Furthermore, symptoms are ever-changing and IBS flare-ups can range in severity as well, so if you don’t know what triggers the symptoms, you could be left with the burden they bring. The most common IBS symptom is abdominal ...click here to read more

Our tongue can distinguish between five different tastes: sweet, salty, sour, savory (umami), and bitter. Some tastes we enjoy more than others, but how something tastes could also signify how it can aid in our digestion. Case in point, food items that are typically bitter have been shown to improve digestion. You may have heard ...click here to read more

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is linked to diversity of viruses and gut bacteria. The findings come from researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine. The researchers found that patients with inflammatory bowel disease had a greater variety of viruses in their digestive system compared to healthy volunteers, suggesting that viruses may play a role ...click here to read more

When you have bacterial gastroenteritis it means you are experiencing inflammation in the stomach and intestines due to invading bacteria. It can be very unpleasant, leaving you rather ill. The good news is, there are ways to both treat it and avoid it altogether. Bacterial gastroenteritis is commonly referred to as food poisoning or flu. ...click here to read more

Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which – even if well managed – can result in occasional flare-ups. As there is no cure for Crohn’s disease, it is a lifelong condition that a patient must live with. There are management techniques and treatment options available, but these do not guarantee that a patient ...click here to read more

In celiac disease, early blood test screening may reduce future mortality risk. Celiac disease (CD) is characterized by gluten intolerance, and although the solution is as simple as avoiding gluten, many individuals do not get diagnosed, which can put their lives at risk. Doctors are now considering screening patients who show early signs and symptoms ...click here to read more