New advancements in technology have made accessing healthcare easier. In the last couple of decades, there have been technological advances in gastroenterology. These include advances in endoscopic procedures, innovative therapeutics such as biologic medicines, and an improved understanding of the gut microbiome, among many others. The microbiome includes all the bacteria and microorganisms that live […]
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Walter’s Personal Story: “I miss the old days, no GERD” Im 38yrs old Way back in 2014, I was assigned to work far from my place (bigger paycheck d:-). I was so stressed with work and miss meals (dinner) many times due to long hours in the office, I quit the job and return to […]
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Megan’s Personal Story: IBS with Diarrhea and Constipation I’ve been struggling with IBS with diarrhea and constipation for last 3 years. I never had the horrible stomach pains but as a result from the IBS I do suffer immensely from hemorrhoids. I used to have it under control I thought with just minor flare ups […]
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Anonymous Personal Story: The older I become, the worse the symptoms get I*m writing from Europe and I don’t even know where to start this story of mine. I have lived with stomach issues majority of my life. The older I become, the worse the symptoms get, too. I’m almost 40 now. This issue does […]
Milk and other dairy products are a major source of nutrients in the American diet. One of the most important of these nutrients is calcium. Calcium is essential for the growth and repair of bones throughout life. In the middle and later years, a shortage of calcium may lead to thin, fragile bones that break […]
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Megan’s Personal Story: IBS with Diarrhea and Constipation I’ve been struggling with IBS with diarrhea and constipation for last 3 years. I never had the horrible stomach pains but as a result from the IBS I do suffer immensely from hemorrhoids. I used to have it under control I thought with just minor flare ups […]
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Dan’s Personal Story: Overcoming Lifelong GI Struggles and GERD Through Functional Medicine I wanted to share my story and offer hope for individuals who are suffering from IBS, Crohn’s, Colitis, Acid Reflux, or any other digestive issues. I was born with gut issues in 1970. The problems started when I was 4 when I would […]
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Anonymous Personal Story: Navigating IBS-D I had been through a lot of stress and bereavement. I thought I was coping. I think I got signs of IBS a few years ago, when I had occasional bouts of unexplainable constipation out of the blue. But that was always better in 2 days by eating some more […]
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What is Opioid Induced Constipation? Opioid-induced constipation, or OIC, is a condition that affects how your digestive system works. Opioids are strong pain medicines that slow bowel movements, causing fewer or more difficulty having a bowel movement than normal. Hence the term “opioid-induced” constipation. Your healthcare provider might prescribe opioids if you have a condition […]
Personal Story
Walter’s Personal Story: “I miss the old days, no GERD” Im 38yrs old Way back in 2014, I was assigned to work far from my place (bigger paycheck d:-). I was so stressed with work and miss meals (dinner) many times due to long hours in the office, I quit the job and return to […]
Medical Definitions of Digestive Terms A / B / C / D / E / F / G / H / I / J / L / M / N / O / P / Q / R / S / T / U / V / Z Related Links: The Language of Washington / […]