Foods That Cause Inflammation
Many of us are walking around with chronic inflammation, and the reaction can be extreme, presenting as arthritis (inflammation of joints), colitis (inflammation of the colon), dermatitis (inflammation...
View ArticleRelieve and Prevent Constipation
With more than 2.5 million Americans visiting the doctor for this malady annually, constipation is the most common digestive complaint. It can happen for many reasons, but the holidays can be...
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9. Diseases and Disorders of the Colon
Any food that remains after its journey through the small intestine ends up in the large intestine, also known as the colon. The six-foot-long colon is where water, some remaining nutrients, and...
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10. Diseases and Disorders of the Rectum and Anus
The digestive process began when you chewed and swallowed your recent meal and it ends in the last few inches of your colon, known as the rectum. This is where stools are stored until they are ready to...
View ArticleDigital Rectal Exam: Reliable Practice, or Will It Go the Way of the Dinosaur?
In today’s age, the term “digital” may make you think electronic or photographic. But, alas, digital here refers to a finger, so a digital rectal exam (DRE) is an examination of your rectum with the...
View ArticleA Colonoscopy Might Save Your Life
Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death among American adults, even though there is a highly accurate test—a colonoscopy—that can treat as well as diagnose it. If you are at low risk...
View ArticleEase Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Abdominal pain, gas, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation are symptoms common to several different conditions, one of which is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). But recognizing IBS isn’t always easy,...
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Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome Requires Attention to Your Lifestyle
Abdominal pain, gas, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation are symptoms common to several different conditions, one of which is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). But recognizing IBS isn’t always easy,...
View ArticleShould You Use an Enema for Constipation?
Being constipated stinks—your bowel movements are dry, almost painful to pass, with little relief. Worse yet, you can manage to push something through only a couple of days a week. You feel bloated,...
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Ease Symptoms of IBS with Lifestyle Strategies
Symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) include abdominal pain, gas, bloating, diarrhea, and/or constipation. But recognizing IBS isn’t always easy, since these symptoms also are common to several...
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