Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) And

[ad_1] Foods may cause irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms: In the U.S., most doctors have been, and continue to be, skeptical that foods cause symptoms of (IBS) and elimination of specific foods can improve these symptoms. This is despite almost 70% of people diagnosed as having IBS reporting symptoms related to specific foods. There is … Read more

One-Third of American Adults Take

[ad_1] Our health depends a lot on what we eat and drink. However, the very medicines that we take on our physicians’ advice to treat certain conditions might be the cause of some other serious ailments. A recent study has found that more than 37 percent of American adults use commonly prescribed medications that have … Read more

Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis

[ad_1] The symptoms of ulcerative colitis may be mild, moderate or severe. Mild ulcerative colitis symptoms may be treated at home, while moderate symptoms typically require prescription medications to put the disease into remission. Severe symptoms of ulcerative colitis will require medications and possibly surgery to remove the affected portion/s of the colon. The symptoms … Read more

Eosinophilic Esophagitis – The Difference

[ad_1] What is eosinophilic esophagitis? Eosinophilic esophagitis, abbreviated EE or EoE, is an inflammation of the esophagus or feeding tube characterized by the presence of a type of white blood cell called eosinophil. It is a reddish appearing cell that is typically found in tissues of the body affected by allergic reactions and some parasite … Read more

Children and Acid Reflux

[ad_1] Acid reflux is a condition normally associated with adults. Sadly, many children also suffer the effects of acid reflux. This desease, also referred to as gastro-esophageal reflux, occurs when stomach contents churn and rise up into the esophagus, the tube connecting the stomach with the mouth. A muscle between the esophagus and the stomach, … Read more