SELF-CARE CORNER If you can’t eat bread or anything containing wheat, rye, and barley because of gluten-a protein found in these grains-you may have celiac disease. Different people have different symptoms, but talk with your doctor if you or your child has one or more of these problems after eating bread or cookies, for example: […]
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SELF-CARE CORNER A peptic ulcer, commonly called an “ulcer,” is a sore in the stomach caused by acid. Although many people believe that stress causes peptic ulcers, research has shown this is not the case. But there’s a catch: if you already have an ulcer, high stress levels can make it worse. The American College
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SELF-CARE CORNER Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder of the digestive system. Experts believe that IBS happens when there is a problem with how the brain and the gut work together. IBS can have bothersome symptoms like stomach pain, diarrhea and constipation. But, IBS does not damage the digestive tract like the effects of
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MEDICAL NEWS If you’re age 50 or older, your doctor may have recommended you get a colonoscopy. This test, which uses a thin, lighted tube to view inside the colon and rectum, checks for: * Polyps, which are growths or bumps that could turn into cancer * Colorectal cancer (cancer in the colon and/or rectum)
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Abdominal & Urinary Conditions Urinary incontinence means you lose bladder control or can’t store urine like you should. This problem is not a normal part of aging. It often affects older persons because muscles used in bladder control don’t work as well with aging. Signs, Symptoms & Causes For Acute Incontinence This form comes on
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Abdominal & Urinary Conditions Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are ones that occur in any organs that make up the urinary tract. The kidneys filter waste products from the blood and make urine. Ureters connect the kidney to the bladder. This holds urine until it is passed. Signs & Symptoms * A strong need to pass
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Abdominal & Urinary Conditions The rectum is the lowest part of the large bowel (colon). The opening of the rectum is the anus. Stool are passed from the anus. Signs & Symptoms * Rectal pain. * Rectal bleeding. * Anal itching. * Redness, swelling, or a rash in the rectal area. Causes Often there is
Abdominal & Urinary Conditions A peptic ulcer is a sore in the stomach or first part of the small bowel. Peptic Ulcers Signs & Symptoms * A gnawing or burning pain is felt in the abdomen between the breastbone and navel. The pain often occurs between meals and in the early hours of the morning.
Abdominal & Urinary Conditions Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a problem that mostly affects the bowel (the large intestine) and is not caused by any other bowel disease. It can be painful, does not damage the colon or lead to other health problems. Signs & Symptoms * Gas, bloating, pain, or discomfort in the abdomen.
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Abdominal & Urinary Conditions Lactose is the natural sugar in milk. A person with lactose intolerance lacks enough of the enzyme, lactase, to digest this sugar. Signs & Symptoms * Nausea. * Cramps. * Bloating. * Gas. * Diarrhea. These symptoms start about 30 minutes to 2 hours after you eat or drink foods with
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