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DIGESTIVE CARE
What Is Lactose Intolerance?
Lactose is a sugar in dairy products. What is lactose intolerance? It’s an inability to digest lactose without symptoms like gas, cramps, and diarrhea.
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DIGESTIVE CARE
Gallbladder Attack Symptoms
Gallbladder attack symptoms can be extremely painful and, if untreated, can return repeatedly. Learn what to do if you have signs of gallbladder problems.
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DIGESTIVE CARE
Home Remedies for Hemorrhoids
There are many safe and effective home remedies for hemorrhoids, swollen veins in your anus and rectum that can be painful and bleed. Learn more here.
How Much Do You Know About Celiac Disease?
Celiac disease is a digestive disease that can affect children and adults alike. Also known as celiac sprue, this disease is the most common genetic disease in Europe and is considered significantly underdiagnosed in the U.S. Learn more about the disease by taking this quiz.
1. People with celiac disease cannot eat which kind of food?
Fiber Helps Prevent Chronic Disease
Increase the amount of fiber in your diet though a long list of foods that can also contribute to a healthy and balanced diet.
Proton Pump Inhibitors and Dementia
You probably don't have to worry that acid-reducing medicine is causing symptoms of mental decline; it's unlikely there’s a link between proton pump inhibitors and dementia.
How to Get Rid of Stomach Pain
Knowing how to get rid of stomach pain will help you feel calmer. But don’t rely on over-the-counter antacids, and see a doctor if the problem continues.
Signs of Liver Failure
What does the liver do? It helps with many metabolic processes and protects against toxins, too. If you have signs of liver failure, talk to your doctor ASAP.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Diet
If you suffer from heartburn or a sour taste in your mouth, you may need to adopt a gastroesophageal reflux disease diet to minimize your symptoms of GERD.
Foods that Cause Constipation
Chili, coffee, and deep-fried onion rings may be tasty. But they can also cause heartburn.
Relaxation to Treat Digestive Disorders
Millions who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease might find relief from meditation and relaxation techniques.
Stomach Ulcer Symptoms
Spicy foods and stress can aggravate the symptoms of a stomach ulcer. But the usual underlying cause is an infection that often clears up with antibiotics.
Do You Get Stomach Pains After Eating?
If you get stomach pains after eating, you may need to ditch baked beans, ripe bananas and other gassy foods. Another remedy is a particular kind of hypnosis.
Gluten Intolerance Symptoms
Don’t assume that the “gluten-free” movement is just a fad. You actually can have gluten intolerance symptoms even if you don’t have celiac disease. Learn more.
Take the Appendix Quiz
The human appendix is a 3- to 6-inch narrow tube located where the small and large intestines join. It's mostly known for becoming inflamed and requiring emergency abdominal surgery for thousands of Americans each year. If you want to learn more about the appendix, take this quiz, based on information from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
1. The appendix performs what vital role in the body?