Stomach Doctor Tips

Nutrient absorption is synonymous with" digestion" or a fancy term used for the same. However, what is more important for you to know is how your body absorbs each nutrient in order to maintain your overall good health. The first condition of excellent nutrient absorption is a healthy gut with good bacteria.

In this article, we aim to discuss how you can have a healthy gut and better digestion. So, don t miss out on reading it if you look forward to having excellent overall health. Go t...more

If you are an expectant mother, you might be experiencing abdominal pain, infrequent bowel movements, or the passage of hard stools quite often. These are all very familiar signs of constipation. There are a number of reasons for constipation during pregnancy, including pressure on the womb, hormonal changes, and the presence of iron in prenatal vitamins, among others.

To be more specific, your body sees an increase in the progesterone hormone when you are pregnant, and it leads to the ...more

गर्भावस्था के दौरान कब्ज की समस्या बेहद आम है। सभी गर्भवती महिलाओं को इस परेशानी का सामना करना पड़ता है। गर्भावस्था में कब्ज के कारण पेट में दर्द और बेचैनी महिलाओं की दिक्कत को और बढ़ा देता है। आमतौर पर यह समस्या सही खानपान की कमी, चिंता और शारीरिक गतिविधि कम होने से होती है।इस दौरान प्रोजेस्ट्रॉन हार्मोन बढ़ने से भी कब्ज़ की शिकायत बड़ जाती है क्योंकि यह हार्मोन आंतों की मांसपेशियों को आराम देता है जिससे भोजन और अपशिष्ट शरीर में धीमी गति से आगे बढ़ते हैं।आइए जानते हैं कि इस समस्या से कैसे छुटका...more

1. Senna - A herbal laxative - Sena is a popular safe and effective herbal laxative that helps treat constipation. It is available over the counter and online, both oral and rectal. The army contains plant compounds called glycosides, which stimulate nerves in the intestine and help speed up bowel movements. Doctors consider the military safe for adults, at least for the time being, but people should consult a doctor if their symptoms do not go away after a few days. Doctors generally do not rec...more

The feeling of not being able to pass your bowels is never a good one. It can leave you irritable, angry and not at your best. In medical terms, constipation is defined as having bowel movements less than thrice a week. However, it can also include infrequent bowel movements, incomplete evacuation and straining while passing bowels. Constipation is sometimes accompanied by nausea and bloating. When constipation turns chronic, it can lead to anal fissures, piles and rectal problems.

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Indigestion can often give rise to issues like heartburn, bloating, diarrhoea, constipation and gas. If the problem of indigestion is not treated on time, it can lead to even greater issues like gastro oesophageal reflux and irritable bowel syndrome. Ayurveda recognises a concept known as Ama, which can be defined as the toxins created by indigestion. There are many ways to treat to indigestion in an Ayurvedic way. Let us look at the top ten tips for the same:


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The gastrointestinal system starts from the oral cavity and ends at the anus where undigested food is eliminated from the body. The esophagus, small intestine, large intestine and rectum along with organs like salivary glands, pancreas, liver and the gall bladder are all part of the gastrointestinal system. The gastrointestinal problems affect women differently than men. The symptoms which are observed in women are different than the symptoms observed in men. Some of the major areas where the wo...more

Laparoscopy surgery is a very vital component of the hernia repair. Studies have shown that many patients have a better outcome when they opt for laparoscopic surgery. Candidates eligible for this mode of surgery include those with bilateral inguinal hernias, ventral hernias, and recurrent hernia. People associated with athletics and other outdoor sports prefer to go for a laparoscopic hernia surgery as it ensures a speedy recovery and minimal tissue invasion (due to small incisions).

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When an organ residing in a cavity such as an abdomen tries to push through the muscular layer it resides, it is called as hernia.
Though said to be genetic, hernias can be caused by things such as improper heavy lifting, incorrect posture, or chronic constipation and as a result of surgical complication or injury. Factors like obesity, pregnancy, smoking, chronic lung disease aggravate the severity of the hernia. It is believed that about 27% of all males and 3% of females can have a hernia...more

When there is improper digestion, there is a sluggish material produced which is known as Ama. Amavata is also known as Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disease which causes inflammation in the joints.

Ama is caused by poor eating habits such as excessive consumption of processed foods, lack of exercise, poor digestive system, eating high-calorie foods and poor metabolism.

Ayurveda believes that a healthy body is the result of 3 components Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Ama is ...more