Digestive Disorders
There are many digestive disorders that may require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Some digestive disorders are congenital (present at birth) while others occur after birth.
Digestive Disorders Overview
The digestive system is an intricate system that can be disrupted by disease, diet, and emotional stress.
Digestive Disorders
Many digestive disorders require clinical care by a physician or other health care professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.
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Digestive diseases and disorders are explored and explained from Chron's disease to diverticulitis and gallstones, as well as other conditions affecting your digestive system.
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Each year, millions of Americans are diagnosed with digestive disorders, ranging from the occasional upset stomach to the more life-threatening colorectal cancer.
Digestive disorders: The digestive system has somewhat vague symptoms and ones that patients are often embarrassed about. It is also difficult to look inside the different parts of the digestive tract.
Digestive disorders - diarrhoea and colicky pains.
Nervous disorders - hyperactivity, insomnia and irritability.
Respiratory problems - asthma, rhinitis and sinusitis.
Skin problems - hives, itching, rashes and swelling.
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Digestive disorders affecting infants and children range from simple problems that most children experience, such as vomiting or diarrhea, to more serious problems such as the birth defect tracheoesophageal fistula or illnesses such as appendicitis.
Digestive disorders (e.g., Crohn's disease or colitis)
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Systemic diseases such as diabetes
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For digestive disorders, drink one cup of tea with meals.
For cough relief, drink 3-4 cups of cool tea throughout the day, taking frequent sips (every 15-30 minutes).
For morning sickness, women may drink a tea that has been diluted.
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Swallowing and digestive disorders can seriously affect a person's health. These disorders include: ...
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Not enough vitamin B1 can cause a disease called beriberi (a condition marked by heart, nerve, and digestive disorders). Too much vitamin B1 may help cancer cells grow faster. Also called thiamine.
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Elimination of milk and gluten from a child's diet is based upon an idea that autism is triggered by digestive disorders. Parents of a child with autism who also has food allergies or intolerance may be more likely to attempt this type of diet.
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Herbs such as Matricaria recutita, (German Chamomile) contain anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic and calming properties which are excellent for digestive disorders.
Celiac disease can be confused with other digestive disorders. Mayo Clinic has the expertise and latest imaging tools to accurately identify the source of your problem.
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It may occur in connexion with other morbid conditions, such as jaundice, diabetes, digestive disorders, &c., or as the result of the irritation produced by skin parasites.
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NIDDK, through the Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition, conducts and supports research into many kinds of digestive disorders, including ulcerative colitis.
Chest symptoms are commonly associated with heart, lung and digestive disorders, or even physical injury.
This extract is also used to treat stomach cramps and other digestive disorders because of its antispasmodic properties. Some people find it beneficial in treating irritable bowel disorder as it helps to calm the digestive tract.
Mercury poisoning differs from the other forms of metal poisoning in that it causes neurological symptoms rather than digestive disorders.
In order to reach a diagnosis for digestive disorders, a thorough and accurate medical history will be taken by your physician, noting the symptoms you have experienced and any other pertinent information.
Talk to your doctor first if you have a history of digestive disorders.
Some doctors may suggest a high protein diet, although evidence is mixed on the benefits.
SITZ BATHS"This is the "sitting bath," and is very helpful for problems of the lower abdomen or pelvic region, including menstrual disorder, diseases of the uterus, ovaries, or fallopian tubes, prostatitis, constipation, and digestive disorders.
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However, many affected people experience other symptoms during and between episodes, including pain, digestive disorders such as gastroesophageal reflux and irritable bowel syndrome, and fainting spells (syncope).
This type of therapy is even said to be effective in treating infertility, digestive disorders, hormonal imbalances, and sleep disorders.
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Ayurveda recognizes the absence of oral hygiene as causative factor in pyorrhea, but real cause is digestive disorders. Generally people with poor digestive system are more likely to get pyorrhea.
These trials offer the latest in drug therapy and other novel approaches to digestive disorders. Our physicians and scientists are also searching for causes and cures for many illnesses through basic research.
Whole grains such as oatmeal and brown rice also are a rich fiber source, which may help protect against heart disease, diabetes, digestive disorders and some cancers.
Established in 1980, the Clearinghouse provides information about digestive diseases to people with digestive disorders and to their families, health care professionals, and the public.
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A gastroenterologist is a physician specialist who has received extra training in the diagnosis and treatment of the digestive disorders. Other health care providers involved in the treatment of digestive diseases include: ...
Dozois EJ, Pemberton JH (2006). Anal fissure section of Hemorrhoids and other anorectal disorders. In MM Wolfe et al., eds., Therapy of Digestive Disorders, pp. 948-950. Philadelphia: Elsevier.
With most digestive disorders, symptoms tend to come and go, or they occur in certain situations or after eating certain foods. With ovarian cancer, there's typically little fluctuation — symptoms are constant and gradually worsen.
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Behavior problems that occur with psychiatric or neurologic disorders (eg, agitation in Alzheimers disease )
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Normally, fat is completely absorbed from the intestine, and the stool contains virtually no fat. In certain types of digestive disorders, however, fat is incompletely absorbed and remains in the stool.
[3] Symptoms may include abdominal or pelvic pain and/or bloating, distension, digestive disorders, weight changes, increased girth and infertility. Diagnosis is confirmed through pathology.
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Twenty percent of males with Fragile X are prone to seizures , including petit mal, grand mal, and temporal lobe seizures. In addition, many children with Fragile X have digestive disorders , such as gastroesophageal reflux, that causes gagging, ...
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