Gastritis Overview – Symptoms, Causes, Treatments
Gastritis may be just as common as the cold and flu. In fact, as many as 10% of visits to a hospital emergency room are attributed to gastritis when there’s …
Julie Guider, M.D.
Alternative Treatments for IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common digestive disorder that affects people of all ages. It’s characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhea, constipation, or alternating bouts of both. …
IBS Causes Explained and Common Triggers
IBS causes and common triggers are often more complex than a single food or test result. Many adults feel stuck when bloating, cramping, constipation, or diarrhea keeps changing even though …
My Poop Is Too Big To Come Out And Hurts
Struggling with constipation and the discomfort it brings is not fun. One common issue that arises is when bowel movements become too large to pass comfortably or even at all. …
7 Different Types of Laxatives for Constipation
Laxatives have been used for quick and effective relief from constipation for decades. They may seem like a quick solution, but if not used properly or used too often, laxative …
Sticky Poop Causes And Treatment
It is important that we all keep an eye on what goes in and out of our body. When it comes to our stool, it is crucial we are all …
Low Stomach Acid (Hypochlorhydria) Guide
If you are suffering from low stomach acid, you may experience a variety of food-related digestive issues, including constipation, diarrhea, bloating, gas, heartburn, and indigestion. Strange as it may sound, …
Food Combining For Better Digestion
You’ve heard it before – “you are what you eat.” But there is more truth to that adage than you know. How we feel on a daily basis is a …
Can Crohn’s Disease Kill You?
Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, that causes inflammation of the digestive system. It can occur anywhere throughout the long digestive tract. Symptoms of Crohn’s can be …
Gastroparesis Overview – Symptoms, Causes, Treatments
Gastroparesis is a condition where food passes through the stomach without being digested properly. This causes nausea, vomiting, bloating, abdominal pain, and other symptoms. If left untreated, gastroparesis can cause …