Heartburn or pyrosis is a painful or burning sensation in the esophagus, just below the breastbone caused by regurgitation of gastric acid. Heartburn is not as dangerous a disease as it sounds. The pain often rises in the chest and may radiate to the neck, throat, or angle of the jaw. Heartburn is also identified [...]
Nausea is a common side effect and underlying symptom of medications and illnesses respectively. Nausea usually indicates that something within the digestive system has been disrupted. The effect is an uneasy, ill feeling, and depending on what is causing it, the body usually attempts to cure itself by initiating vomiting.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), gastric reflux disease, or acid reflux disease is defined as chronic symptoms or mucosal damage produced by the abnormal reflux in the esophagus. It is a condition in which the liquid content of the stomach regurgitates into the esophagus causing inflammation and damage to the lining. . [...]
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is characterised as a functional disorder which affects the human digestive system. To be diagnosed with IBS, you must have experienced any from a group of specific symptoms over 12 weeks or more of the most recent year. The symptoms always include discomfort and abdominal pain and any of the following
Everyone experiences flatulence at some point, releasing a mixture of gases called flatus present in the intestine. The symbiotic bacteria and yeast found in the gastrointestinal tract is what reacts to produce gas; because these gases are usually released under pressure, the passing of flatus is usually accompanied by a sound and often a foul [...]
What is constipation Nothing’s moving, even though you know you have to move your bowels. Everything in your body is sending you that signal. You feel bloated and uncomfortable pressure, but when you try to go, nothing happens. Or if you do finally go, it hurts. Constipation occurs for many different reasons. Stress, lack of [...]
Diarrhea is characterised by the too regular passing of stools that are loose and without consistency. Although diarrhea is an unpleasant condition, it is an effective way for the body to rid itself of undesirable substances. This is why diarrhea usually follows conditions like food poisoning; the body is trying to rid itself of the [...]
And upset stomach is symptomatic of many conditions affecting the body. Generally, though, an upset stomach is a term that is used to describe any disorder that affects the digestion of food. Some stomach ailments are temporary and others occur as ongoing disorders. Depending on what causes the upset stomach it may be cured quite [...]
Halitosis or bad breath, is related to a variety of causes. Some naturally occurring bacteria in the mouth can produce gaseous compounds that result in bad breath. For others, halitosis is caused by a dry mouth, which may be as a result of medications or existing medical conditions. Bad breath is quite often also found [...]