Digestive Diseases
Digestive diseases, also known as gastrointestinal diseases, are disorders that affect your esophagus, stomach and small and large intestines.
The symptoms of digestive diseases vary widely depending on which part of your digestive system is affected. Generally symptoms can be blood in your stool, a change in bowel habits, pain, weight loss or heartburn that is not relieved by antacids. See you doctor if you have any of these signs of digestive disease.
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- Q Do I have to avoid all foods with lactose if I am lactose intolerant?
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No, you do not have to avoid all foods with lactose if you are lactose intolerant. You may be able to eat a small amount of some foods with lactose. For example, you may be able to eat cheese or yogurt, but not drink milk. Try a small amount of the food... Full Answer
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- Q What should I do if I am lactose intolerant?
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You will need to avoid or eat less of foods that have lactose in them. Lactose is in milk and all foods made with milk. It is also added to some of the following boxed, canned, frozen, and prepared foods: Breads Cereals Lunch meats Salad dressings Mixes... Full Answer
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- Q How is indigestion diagnosed?
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To diagnose indigestion, the doctor asks about the person's current symptoms and medical history and performs a physical examination. The doctor may order X-rays of the stomach and small intestine. The doctor may perform blood, breath, or stool tests if... Full Answer
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- Q What are the symptoms of indigestion?
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Most people with indigestion experience more than one of the following symptoms: Fullness during a meal: The person feels overly full soon after the meal starts and cannot finish the meal. Bothersome fullness after a meal: The person feels overly full... Full Answer
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- Q How is diverticular disease diagnosed?
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A doctor can test for diverticular disease in many ways. A computed tomography (CT) scan is the most common test used. A doctor will inject a liquid in a vein in your arm that better highlights your organs on X-rays. You may be asked to drink liquid... Full Answer
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- Q What causes diverticular disease?
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Doctors are not sure what causes diverticular disease. Many think that a diet low in fiber is the main cause. Fiber is a part of food that your body cannot digest. It is found in many fruits and vegetables. Fiber stays in the colon and absorbs water,... Full Answer
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- Q Why did the FDA recommend that the vaccine not be used in 2010?
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Stacy Wiegman, PharmacyIn March of 2010, some genetic material in both types of the rotavirus vaccine was found to be from pigs, and for this the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommended that the use of the vaccine be stopped. However, two months later, the... Full Answer
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- Q What are the symptoms of an unhealthy gastrointestinal system?
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Because there are many types of gastrointestinal (GI) problems, symptoms vary depending upon the particular problem. Symptoms of GI disorder may include the following: - changes in bowel movements - diarrhea constipation - blood in the stool... Full Answer
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- Q What are the treatment options for digestive diseases?
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Treatments for digestive diseases vary widely, depending on the condition. Doctors may prescribe antibiotics, drugs that treat diarrhea and constipation, those that strengthen the stomach lining, or acid reducers. Some digestive diseases need to be... Full Answer
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- Q What increases my risk for digestive diseases?
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Various lifestyle factors can increase your risk for digestive diseases. Smoking cigarettes, drinking too much alcohol, eating too much dietary fat, getting inadequate dietary fiber or fluids, having stress, and lacking exercise can all contribute to... Full Answer
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