Acid Cough – Causes, Other Symptoms and Treatment
Gastroesophageal reflux, also commonly referred to as acid reflux, is the most common digestive complaint. Most of us associate it with heartburn. While heartburn is the most >> Read More ...
Digestive and Abdominal
Lazy Bowel Syndrome – Causes and Treatment of Sluggish Bowel Movements
Normal bowel movements vary in frequency from person to person – it is accepted that passing stool anywhere from 2 times a day to 3 times a week is the norm. The terms ‘lazy bowel’ or ‘sluggish bowel’ are commonly attributed to constipation. These terms can sometimes be misleading because not >> Read More ...
Frequent Flatulence – Causes of Persistent Farting (Passing Gas)
Flatulence is the act of passing gas through the anus which is a normal part of human physiology. Most of the time this passing of gas, which is referred to as farting, is not taken seriously. It is not usually reported as a symptom unless it is excessive resulting in frequent passing of flatus. The term flatulent is >> Read More ...
Proctitis (Inflamed Rectum) Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
The rectum is the end portion of the large intestine that holds the feces before a bowel movement. Like any part of the large intestine it may become inflamed. This can occur for various reasons, such as infections, injuries or autoimmune diseases that affect the rectal tissue. The inflammation may involve the neighboring >> Read More ...
Rectal Bleeding Causes During or After Bowel Movement
Blood should not appear in the stool or with wiping after a bowel movement. When it does occur, most people are concerned. This can be a worrying symptom but most of the time rectal bleeding is not serious. Nevertheless it is always advisable to have a doctor investigate rectal bleeding further as it can be a sign of >> Read More ...
Stomach Discomfort Causes and Symptoms
Stomach pain is a sensation that we all experience every now and then. However, pain is not the only uncomfortable sensation that we may experience in the stomach region. Sometimes a sensation is not overt pain or even an ache and we refer to it as discomfort. This can apply to any part of the body, including the stomach, >> Read More ...