Individualized diet may be the best medicine-free treatment for irritable bowel syndrome
While a number of treatments exist for IBS, a new study out of Yale University has found that following an individualized diet based on food sensitivities...
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Bel Marra Health - May 8,
2018
Category Archives: Colon Health
What causes painful colon spasms? Symptoms and treatment options
Colon spasms are a health problem experienced by many Americans. People who have spasms in the colon often describe it as a sudden, severe contraction of...
What causes overactive bowel? Symptoms, tests, and treatment
Having an overactive bowel means you have to make more frequent trips to the bathroom to relieve yourself. While this may sound abnormal in certain contexts,...
Trapped gas treatment: How to get rid of trapped gas naturally
Knowing how to get rid of trapped gas is something we can all appreciate, as it may help save us from a potentially embarrassing moment. Having...
Sigmoid volvulus: Causes and treatment of twisted sigmoid colon
Sigmoid volvulus is a gastrointestinal condition that frequently leads to large bowel obstruction. It is characterized by a twisted sigmoid colon—the part of the large intestine...
Mangos show signs of reducing IBS symptoms and potential cancer risk
Living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can be extremely debilitating, as it can affect nearly every aspect of a person’s life. The condition affects nearly 1.5...
Twisted bowel (volvulus) in adults: How the bowels twist and how to treat it
Having a twisted bowel is like having a twist or loop that results in the obstruction of fecal matter moving through the intestines. The medical term...
Financial incentive found to boost colonoscopy screening rate
Colon cancer claims nearly 50,000 lives every year in the United States alone. It is a condition of the large intestine that affects people in their...
Seniors: You’re at a higher risk for this health problem
If you’re over the age of 50, you are at much greater risk for developing hemorrhoids. Although hemorrhoids aren’t dangerous, they are a pain in the...
Bloating update: Irritable bowel syndrome, essential oils for bloating, and lactose intolerance
Feelings of bloating often leave you unable to button your pants as your stomach grows in size and you feel sluggish. It’s possible that it could...