MEDICAL NEWS Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that impacts the entire digestive tract. Most commonly, it causes inflammation and dysfunction of the small intestine and the beginning of the large intestine. While there is no cure, effective treatments can manage symptoms. Symptoms Symptoms may vary depending on the part of […]
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SELF-CARE CORNER Inside your digestive system lives a diverse community of organisms called the microbiome. Your microbiome contains bacteria and other microbes which carry out health-promoting functions. It’s a unique symbiotic relationship that has a substantial impact on your well-being. A good balance of bacteria in your digestive tract will help your body systems work
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SELF-CARE CORNER Many people know the awful feeling of an upset stomach. It happens to almost everyone at least a few times in our lives. Many times, we blame the last thing we ate. But this is not always the cause. It can be hard to know what made you sick. If you got food
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MEDICAL NEWS Most of us don’t think about bladder health unless there’s a problem like an infection or leakage. Millions of people live with overactive bladder (OAB). OAB is not a disease. It’s a name for a group of symptoms that affect urination. What is OAB? Normally, a person might feel like they need to
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SELF-CARE CORNER Your digestive system plays a big part in your overall health. It breaks down food and drinks into nutrients. These nutrients are used for energy, growth, cell repair and more. But, we all know how digestive problems can be uncomfortable or downright dangerous. Problems like constipation, diarrhea, nausea, heartburn and bloating can quickly
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MEDICAL NEWS Did you know that your kidneys are responsible for many important body functions? Kidneys are designed to: * Keep the body’s fluid levels in check * Remove extra fluid and waste from the blood, which exits the body as urine * Activate vitamin D for healthy bones * Balance minerals in the blood
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SELF-CARE CORNER Most people have felt a bloated stomach after a big meal. Usually, the belly feels overly full. It can make clothing feel tighter. The belly may look swollen. Bloating is usually caused by too much food or air and gas getting trapped in the intestines. But some people get bloated even when they
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MEDICAL NEWS The hardest working digestive helper might well be your gallbladder, a pear-sized organ that sits just under the liver and next to the pancreas. The gallbladder stores bile, a thick liquid that’s produced by the liver to help digest fat. When you eat, the gallbladder’s thin, muscular lining squeezes bile into the small
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MEDICAL NEWS The lining of your stomach makes acid and enzymes that help break down food into the nutrients you need. The lining protects itself from acid damage by releasing mucus. But sometimes the lining gets inflamed and starts making less acid, enzymes, and mucus. This type of inflammation is called gastritis. You may have
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MEDICAL NEWS Although they can be painful, kidney stones rarely cause permanent damage, and you may be able to prevent them, according to the National Institutes of Health. Back or side pain that won’t go away is the primary symptom of a kidney stone. You may also have pinkish or foul-smelling urine, a fever, or
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