Inflammatory Bowel Disease Health Feed

The bowel is a very important part of your body within the digestive system as it plays a vital role in the absorption of nutrients and minerals within your body as well as excreting toxic matter. The bowel contains the small bowel or small intestine as well as the large bowel or the large intestine. However, parts of the bowel may be infected or damaged in such a manner that they may need to be removed in order to save further worsening. Thus, the removal of sections of the bowels is known as b...more

Once in a while, it’s ok
Place a heating pad or hot water bottle on your lower back or abdomen.
Rest when needed.
Give yourself a little massage where it hurts.
Exercise-- Get Moving to Relieve Symptoms. Walking, running, Yoga etc.
Avoid foods that contain caffeine.
Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol
For better results consult with details.

IBS is a common intestinal disorder causing pain in the stomach, gas, diarrhea and constipation. The condition affects millions of people around the world, mostly women. It may not fully be cured, but the condition can be kept under control diet and lifestyle changes and in severe cases with medication and treatment. The most common affected age groups are between 6 to 18 and 41 to 60.

Causes: There are several triggers to IBS although doctors are yet to determine a specific cause. Bec...more

A happy gut starts with a healthy diet. A balanced diet can help to prevent or manage gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), fatigue, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), chronic constipation, cardiac disease, Crohn s disease, ulcerative colitis, migraines, leaky gut syndrome and more.

Here are some basic ways to take care of your gut:

Drink plenty of water and stay well hydrated.
Eat high-fibre foods, like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
Include probiotics in die...more

What is Intestinal obstruction?

Intestinal obstruction is a blockage of your small intestine or colon that prevents food and fluid from passing through. A complete intestinal obstruction is a medical emergency. It often requires surgery.

Symptoms of Intestinal obstruction-

Crampy abdominal pain
Abdominal distention
Nausea
Bloating
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Constipation
Inability to have a bowel movement or pass gas
Causes of Intestinal obstructi...more

Faecal calprotectin testing is recommended by NICE as an option to help doctors distinguish between inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and non-inflammatory bowel diseases, such as irritable bowel syndrome.
Faecal calprotectin is a substance that is released into the intestines in excess when there is any inflammation there. Its presence can mean a person has an inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. These conditions...more

What is Fissure?

An anal fissure is a small tear or cut in the skin lining the anus which can cause pain and/or bleeding. The symptoms of an anal fissure are extreme pain during defecation and red blood streaking the stool. Patients may try to avoid defecation because of the pain.

Symptoms of Fissure-

Pain while passing stools
Blood marked stool
Itching, swelling and irritation around the anus
A visible split or cut in the skin around the anus
Causes ...more

When the digestive tract is affected by a group of disorders, it is commonly described as the IBD or inflammatory bowel disease. It is classified into two main types:

Ulcerative colitis
Crohn s disease.
Symptoms-

Common symptoms associated with both these diseases include a change in

Bowel habits
Diarrhea
Pain in the abdomen
Fatigue
Reduced appetite
Extreme weight loss.
Left untreated, these conditions can be life-threatening. When it co...more

Anal fissure

दोस्तों आज की भागदौड़ भरी जिंदगी में लोगों की जीवनशैली कुछ ऐसी हो गयी है की लोगो को बवासीर से ज्यादा फिशर हो रहा है,

फिशर अक्सर तब होता है, जब आप मल त्याग के दौरान कठोर और बड़े आकार का मल निकालते हैं। फिशर के कारण आमतौर पर मल त्याग करने के दौरान दर्द होना और मल के साथ में खून भी आता है।

फिशर के दौरान आपको अपनी गुदा के अंत में मांसपेशियों में ऐंठन महसूस हो सकती है। फिशर छोटे बच्चों में काफी सामान्य स्थिति होती है, लेकिन यह किसी भी उम्र में हो सकता है।
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