Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder known for causing chronic, recurring symptoms such as abdominal pain and discomfort, rectal bleeding, irregular bowel movements, and bloating that can be difficult to manage and treat effectively. While the cause of IBS isn’t completely understood, it is believed to involve a combination of biochemical, neurological, psychological, and environmental factors including genetics, stress levels, diet choices, physical activity levels, and hormonal fluctuations that cause nausea with IBS.…
Hemorrhoids – a topic that many shy away from, yet one that affects millions of people worldwide. These pesky little veins in the lower rectum, similar to varicose veins, can cause discomfort, pain, and even bleeding during bowel movements. They’re caused by increased pressure on the veins in the pelvic and rectal area, which can occur due to a variety of factors, such as straining during bowel movements, pregnancy, or sitting for extended periods of time.…
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a condition that affects the digestive system of millions of people around the globe. It is a long-term condition that causes recurring pain or discomfort in the abdomen and altered bowel habits. Although it can appear at any age, the first symptoms usually appear in the early stages of adulthood for most people.…
IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, is a chronic condition that affects the large intestine. People with IBS may experience abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation. There is no cure for IBS, but there are treatments that can help to manage the symptoms.…
Mucus in the stool is an uncomfortable sight but having to see it chronically is unsettling, especially when there is abdominal pain and alternating constipation that tags along with it. How the disease has two such different symptoms, I do not profess to explain” [1].…
IBS-C stands for irritable bowel syndrome with constipation. IBS-C is a form of IBS that causes constipation as the primary symptom. While IBS can cause a variety of symptoms, including diarrhea, abdominal pain, and bloating, people with IBS-C generally have fewer episodes of diarrhea than those with other forms of IBS.…
After eating your last bite of what you swear is the most delicious cheesecake you have ever had, it travels through your body into the digestive system. Here, it is broken up into its separate nutrients and absorbed into your blood, muscles, and cells to nourish you as fuel for your body.…
After a heavy meal, many of us complain of feeling too full, like our stomach is tight and protruding. After certain meals (I’m looking at you Mexican food), we may also feel like we have a bubbly stomach and, well, gassy.…
First of all, let’s get all the giggles out. A poop tracker. Understandably, healthcare professionals will rarely say the word “poop”. It will mostly be referred to as stool or feces. However, for babies/parents/kids/adults all alike, the word “poop” will be used.…
Gut health is the balance of microorganisms of many parts of the gastrointestinal tract. Various organs such as the esophagus, stomach and intestines work together to allow us to eat and digest food without discomfort.
The gut microbiome is the home base for the bacteria in the digestive tract.…