Esophagitis involves inflammation of the esophagus that triggers symptoms such as difficulty swallowing, hoarseness and heartburn. The condition is typically caused by acid reflux which is the upward flow of digestive fluids from the stomach to the esophagus. What are the indications? The indications of esophagitis arise due to irritation or infection of the esophagus …
Postprandial abdominal pain is a condition involving intense abdominal pain after eating. The pain is triggered by abnormality of the digestive tract where there is not enough blood to function normally. This is due to a condition called as mesenteric atherosclerosis. The condition can progress to a dangerous state such as sepsis and even death …
Type 2 diabetes develops if the body could not properly utilize insulin or if the pancreas could not produce enough. Insulin is a hormone that helps the cells of the body utilize sugar for energy. In addition, it also helps the body store surplus sugar in fat, muscle and liver cells. If there is inadequate …
Constipation might be hard to determine among children. This is due to the varying bowel patterns where one child might go 2-3 days without bowel movement but not constipated while one have frequent bowel movements but has trouble passing out stool. Constipation might go unnoticed if the child passes a small stool each day while …
Gastroenteritis involves infection of the intestines. The severity can range from minor stomach upset for 1-2 days with mild to severe diarrhea and vomiting for several days. Gastroenteritis can be triggered by bacteria, viruses and other microbes. Indications Diarrhea is the main symptom of gastroenteritis along with vomiting. Diarrhea is described as having loose or …
Abdominal bloating is a sensation of fullness, tightness or distention in the abdomen. It is important to note that bloating is different than abdominal swelling where the abdomen is evidently increased in size but both characteristics might be present. It is important to note that abdominal bloating is common and most cases are not brought …
Cabbage which is hard to digest might be one of the usual causes of stomach pain in some individuals. Even though stomach pain is common, an underlying digestive condition or food poisoning might be the cause. If an individual experiences intense cramping for an extended period or there are other symptoms such as vomiting, fever …
A peptic ulcer is an open sore or lesion on the lining of the digestive tract. The ulcers can develop on the stomach lining or upper part of the small intestines. Even though widely believed to be triggered by stress or spicy foods, most cases occur due to an infection by the H. pylori bacteria. …
Shiitake mushrooms are considered beneficial since they are packed with phosphorus, potassium and vitamin B. It is one of the common ingredients in Asian dishes and its extract is often utilized to prepare medications to manage conditions such as high cholesterol. Even though shiitake mushrooms are highly beneficial, some end up with an allergic reaction …
Caffeine is not known to trigger abdominal pain in most individuals. If an individual experiences discomfort occasionally after ingesting caffeinated products, it might be due to indigestion or consuming excess amounts of caffeine. Abdominal pain that occurs every time caffeine is consumed might be an indication of a serious digestive disorder. Allergic reactions, ulcers and …