Category Archives: Colon And Digestive

IBS awareness month is held in April every year. Irritable bowel syndrome is common and affects 10 to 15% of the world population. Many of the IBS patients are unaware or undiagnosed, and less than 50% people seek medical care. This IBS Awareness month, Bel Marra Health focuses our attention to spread the vital message ...click here to read more

Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease are both medical conditions characterized by inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is the term used to refer to all the medical conditions under its umbrella, including ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. It is estimated that nearly three million people suffer from IBD in the United States ...click here to read more

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBS) has recently been linked to the use of an anti-diabetic drug known as dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors in a new study released recently. According to the researchers, the increased risk of IBS associated with the drugs was relatively low and their research needs to be replicated before the results can be verified. ...click here to read more

Ulcerative proctitis is a mild form of ulcerative colitis. Between 25 and 30 percent of people diagnosed with ulcerative colitis have this form of the condition. Ulcerative proctitis is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) characterized by small lacerations in the intestinal tract which break through the mucosal lining. This form of colitis affects the rectum ...click here to read more

Partial bowel obstruction happens when your intestines are partially blocked. When partial bowel obstruction progresses to a complete bowel obstruction, it could be life-threatening. When a person’s digestive system comes to a stop, and they can’t have a bowel movement or pass gas, this could be a sign of a bowel obstruction. Fecal impaction, which ...click here to read more

Sigmoid colon pain can be a sign of an underlying health condition that needs medical attention, so it should not be ignored. Here we look at what the sigmoid colon is and what causes pain in this part of the body. The sigmoid colon, or as some experts call it, the pelvic colon, is a ...click here to read more

When was the last time you visited the bathroom and had a successful bowel movement? A day ago? Maybe three days ago? Constipation is classified as fewer than three bowel movements a week or small, hard bits of stool that are painful and difficult to pass. Constipation is a common problem, with estimates of 42 ...click here to read more

Much of our overall health stems from the health of our gut. This is because 70 percent of the cells that make up your immune system are found within your gut walls. Ninety percent of your body’s serotonin—a neurotransmitter responsible for mood, appetite, sexual desire, sleep, digestion, and memory—is made within the digestive tract. Therefore, ...click here to read more

While most people associate IBS with diarrhea, IBS with constipation (IBS-C) is also a reality for millions of people around the world. Let’s look at what causes IBS constipation as well as some possible remedies. Most people are familiar with what it’s like to have difficulty producing a bowel movement. The occasional bout of constipation ...click here to read more

As March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, our articles are have covered topics such as Colon cancer vs. diverticulitis, the connection between colon cancer and diabetes, colon cancer-fighting foods, and colon cancer prevention foods. Colorectal cancer is a common cancer that is the second leading cause of cancer deaths, affecting people of all ethnicities. ...click here to read more

Lymphocytic colitis is a type of inflammatory disease that affects the large intestine. The large intestine is part of the digestive tract, including the colon and the rectum. It begins at the mouth and ends at the rectum. The large intestine further breaks down the particles of food it receives from the small intestine, and ...click here to read more

Ischemic colitis is when blood flow to the colon becomes reduced; therefore, atherosclerosis contribute to ischemic colitis by narrowing the arteries. This lack of blood flow to the colon limits the supply of oxygen for the cells in the digestive system. Ischemic colitis can be misdiagnosed as other digestive issues and can heal on its ...click here to read more

Bloating can be a huge pain—literally. Bloating is characterized by inflation of the stomach, often after eating. Stomach bloating can often occur after eating certain foods. It may be accompanied by pain, cramping, flatulence, and belching. At times, bloating can be caused by underlying medical conditions and can be experienced by women during menstruation, but ...click here to read more

Gut bacteria and insulin resistance affect our digestion, and according to a new study by John Hopkins researchers, they are also linked to obesity. Why is gut bacteria important? It is a well-known fact that our intestines have bacteria also known as gut flora. Scientists estimate that we have 200 to 500 gut flora species ...click here to read more