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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.
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DIGESTIVE CARE
What Is Pancreatitis?
Pancreatitis occurs when your pancreas, which sits behind your stomach, becomes inflamed temporarily or chronically. Most people with pancreatitis feel some pain on their left side.
Why Food Affects Mood
Your brain gets a steady stream of information from your intestinal tract, where you digest food. What you eat can definitely affect your mood. Learn more here.
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.
Low-Carb Diets Can Hurt Your Gut
If you’re overweight, losing weight is definitely a good goal for your overall health. What you don’t eat, however, can affect your overall health, so try not to rule out whole food groups.
What Is Viral Gastroenteritis?
Viral gastroenteritis is a common illness that causes abdominal distress. Find out what viral gastroenteritis is, along with symptoms, treatment, and steps to prevent it.
IBD Patients Need Help with Their Diet
People with inflammatory bowel disease don’t get enough advice about foods that would help them. As many as half of such patients say they don’t have that talk with their doctors.
What Is GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)?
What’s that dry cough? The problem may not be a cold or flu but a muscle in your esophagus. You may have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Here’s what you should know.
Foods that Cause Constipation
Chili, coffee, and deep-fried onion rings may be tasty. But they can also cause heartburn.
What Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?
You feel a stab and then you’re running to the bathroom. The next day you’re sitting there for too long. You could have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
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.
What Is Crohn’s Disease?
Crohn’s disease is a chronic condition that causes digestive tract inflammation. It produces abdominal symptoms and can result in other health problems, too.
What Is Celiac Disease?
Celiac disease is more than sensitivity to gluten. It’s a serious disorder that damages the small intestines and can block your body from absorbing nutrients.