Category Archives: Colon And Digestive

A colon cleanse is similar to an enema, but uses more water. By inserting a tube into the rectum, nearly 20 gallons of fluid is used to cleanse the colon. The fluid solution may contain probiotics or herbs to help with the cleansing. The fluid, along with the waste, is then released by a regular ...click here to read more

For some, diarrhea after eating is a common occurrence, which can really raise your concern. Diarrhea is not normal, and so whenever you experience diarrhea it indicates some underlying problem. Experiencing diarrhea after eating could be indicative of a serious condition that needs medical attention or a sign of a possible intolerance. Diarrhea is described ...click here to read more

Gastroenteritis and norovirus are both referred to as the stomach flu, and yet neither condition has any relation to influenza. Gastroenteritis is an inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract. Norovirus also affects the gastrointestinal tract, but is caused by consuming contaminated food and water. Gastroenteritis and norovirus share many similarities, and telling each apart is ...click here to read more

Anti-inflammatory effects of dietary fiber have been shown to be beneficial for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) treatment. The authors reviewed the existing body of knowledge on the effects of fiber in IBD. The most current definition of dietary fiber is “carbohydrate polymers with three or more monomeric units, which are neither digested nor absorbed in ...click here to read more

Food plays a key role in the state of our bowel movements. Some foods keep us regular – but some foods can cause diarrhea or constipation. When you’re constipated, you can’t go or you’re straining to have a bowel movement. And, unfortunately, the older we get, the more likely we are to suffer from constipation. ...click here to read more

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients only need a colonoscopy once in every five years, suggests a study. Those not at high risk may be allowed more years in-between colonoscopies. The findings from University Medical Center Utrecht suggests patients with active IBD who undergo regular colonoscopies have a lower occurrence of interval colorectal cancer, meaning, they ...click here to read more

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) increases with red meat consumption, according to research. The findings come from a meta-analysis, where researchers found a correlation between red meat consumption and inflammatory bowel disease. The researchers looked at studies published between July 1966 and July 2015. Studies contained information about Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, IBD, and meat consumption. Red ...click here to read more

Recent studies suggest that one can get relief for the pain of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) from the most unexpected quarters — spider venom and, hold your breath, peppermint. The full details of the research are published in the journal Nature. IBS is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder symptomized by abdominal pain, diarrhea /constipation and bloating. ...click here to read more

Loose stool can be a very aggravating problem. Unfortunately, it is also far too common. Many people experience loose stools at some point in their life, with their stools becoming watery, sludgy, or mushy. However, for some people, loose stool can be a reoccurring problem that affects their day-to-day life. In fact, over one in ...click here to read more

According to a research study conducted at the Price Institute of Surgical Research, in Louisville, Kentucky, and published in the Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology, U.S. states that report the highest rates of Crohn’s disease (CD) also have high smoking rates. For the study, the researchers incorporated a linear regression analysis of national data. After analyzing ...click here to read more

According to a study published in Cancer Research, vitamin D, already known for fighting inflammation, is now associated with lowering the risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and colon cancer. Conducted by a research team at the laboratory of Dr. Lillian Maggio-Price in the Department of Comparative Medicine at the University of Washington, the study ...click here to read more

Researchers in Spain conducted a recent pilot study to analyze the impact of a gluten-free diet on patients suffering simultaneously with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), fibromyalgia (FM), and celiac disease (CD). Recent studies show that a gluten–free diet can impact fibromyalgia, IBS, and celiac disease occurring simultaneously in people. IBS is a common gastrointestinal functional ...click here to read more

Crohn’s disease patients report high fatigue levels, according to research. Often overlooked by doctors, fatigue as a symptom can have a large toll on the quality of life in Crohn’s disease patients. Previous studies have shown links between fatigue and a number of chronic inflammatory conditions including multiple sclerosis. To assess fatigue in Crohn’s disease, ...click here to read more

Pregnant women with inflammatory bowel disease often have nutritional deficiencies. Researchers found that multiple deficient nutritional parameters were common and inadequately assessed in pregnant women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The researchers analyzed data of 136 IBD-affected pregnant women and created a retrospective chart review to determine how often nutritional information is obtained and any ...click here to read more