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Constant Diarrhea

While everyone has periods of diarrheic discharge, prolonged diarrhea can lead to dehydration and other serious ailments. The causes of constant diarrhea often lie in the digestive tract. Parasites and harmful bacteria also lead to constant diarrhea, as does irritable bowel syndrome and various inflammatory diseases. Please read more...

Diarrhea After Eating

Many people think of diarrhea as abnormally loose or watery stool. While this is often true, it can also refer to a bowel movement that takes place immediately after eating. The passing of waste products so soon after you eat often means that your body isn't properly processing the nutrients it needs, and may require some assistance in order to halt the diarrhea. Please read more...

Digestion Facts

Fact: digestion is the process by which food is transformed into nutrients for your body to use, and waste products for your body to dispose of. It begins when you take a bite of food. Your teeth break the food down into easily digestible bits. Your saliva helps soften it before it gets passed down through your esophagus and into your stomach. Please read more...

IBS Facts

There are a number of facts surrounding irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with which you should become acquainted if you have ever experienced digestive problems. Among the symptoms associated with IBS are cramping, gas, bloating, and constipation. While these symptoms all relate to digestive problems, the fact remains that IBS is actually diagnosed when the symptoms are present without a known cause. Please read more...

IBS Irritable Bowel Syndrome

It is estimated that more than 50 million Americans suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Of those who have irritable bowel syndrome, the vast majority are women with symptoms of IBS often occurring around the age of 20. Irritable bowel syndrome remains one of the most common disorders as diagnosed by doctors who specialize in the digestive system. Please read more...

Severe Abdominal Pain

There are a number of factors that may cause severe abdominal pain. Your pain could be related to something that you have recently ingested, which can cause gas and heartburn. Severe abdominal pain can, however, also be caused by food products already in your digestive system. Please read more...