Hernia is a condition that makes one part of our body push through an adjoining muscle or organ. Women mostly suffer from inguinal hernia (hernia in the intestine) or hiatal hernia (hernia in the stomach). In this article we have discussed the hernia symptoms experienced by women. There are several instances when a woman with hernia has not showed up any symptom and the condition has been diagnosed during routine medical exams. The reason behind the asymptomatic nature of these hernia is that they are small in size and do not disrupt the normal functioning of adjoining organs. Hernias start showing up symptoms only it grows in size; this stands true for both hernia in women and men. The common symptoms of hernia in women are: Heartburn: Heartburn is the most common sign of hiatal hernia. This  [...]

Following are the common gastroenteritis symptoms: Flue like signs:This symptom is common in case of viral gastroenteritis, a condition also known with other names stomach flu or Montezuma's Revenge. Viral gastroenteritis does not occur due to influenza virus; instead the condition is triggered by food-borne virus types like astroviruses, otaviruses, adenoviruses, noroviruses, and sapoviruses.  The gastroenteritis symptoms usually persist for 1-10 days; the longevity of the infection depends on the kind of virus responsible for occurrence of the condition. The most common sign of viral gastroenteritis is flu like symptoms like chills and fever, which accompanied by pain in the abdomen. The fever is basically, the body’s way of fighting the virus. Stomach flu patients normally get a fever  [...]

Crohn’s disease is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of digestive system. It belongs to a group of diseases known as inflammatory bowel diseases. Crohn’s disease can occur in any part of our body between our mouth and the anus. One of the most commonly attacked body parts by Crohn’s disease is the lower portion of our small intestine or the ileum. There’s also a view that Crohn’s disease runs in certain families. People belonging to every age group can become victims of Crohn’s disease; however, majority of the individuals diagnosed with this condition are young adults. Two most common signs of Crohn’s disease are: diarrhea and abdominal pain. Some other symptoms of Crohn’s disease are weight loss, skin problems, fever and bleeding from rectum. Children suffering  [...]

Are you a victim of stomach ulcer? Then besides following the prescription of your physician and introducing the suggested dietary changes, you can also try certain herbal remedies. There are some herbs that can help in controlling the symptoms of stomach ulcer; in this article we have discussed about the most effective ones among them. Chamomile: This herb possesses anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory and calming properties. These features of chamomile make it an excellent remedy for pain associated with stomach ulcer. Chamomile is also known for its antiseptic effects; thus it can be also used for eliminating the overgrowth of the H. pylori. A patient with stomach cancer should drink 3-4 cups chamomile tea every day for experiencing maximum benefits of the herb. Licorice: The roots of Licorice  [...]

Dumping syndrome is described as commonly experienced assemblage of symptoms post-gastric surgery which might arise from removal of some portion of the stomach or other operative procedures that involve the stomach. Symptoms experienced could be mild to acute ranging and mostly subsiding with passage of time. Though dumping syndrome or gastric dumping syndrome might sound disquieting firstly, it is by no means life-menacing and the condition could be controlled by simply making amendments in dietetic intake. Management of this condition would additionally mean avoidance of foods which have a tendency of causing weight increase. What causes Dumping Syndrome? Subsequent to gastric surgery, it could be trickier in regulating victual movements that get dumped quite swiftly into the small bowel.  [...]

Lactose intolerance refers to the condition where the body fails to digest lactose. Lactose is a form of natural sugar that is found especially in milk and milk products. In individuals suffering from lactose intolerance, the lactose passes the large intestine without proper digestion. This can cause harmful symptoms such as gas, abdominal pain, and a sense of bloating. Some individuals having lactose intolerance fail to digest milk and its related products. Some of these individuals can consume milk products to a certain extent. Lactose intolerance is more common in the adult population. It is more common among Native Americans, Asians, and Africans. Individuals of European descent are not easily affected. Calcium is required for healthy bones. Individuals with lactose intolerance must learn  [...]

Silent Reflux is a condition resulting due to reflux or backed up stomach contents. Also known as LPR (laryngopharyngeal reflux), it bears resemblance to GERD though its symptoms differ from the typical heartburn (burning feeling in the lower trunk region) symptoms of GERD. Due to this reason, it is tricky to identify and at times known as silent reflux. Causes of Silent Reflux The esophagus has a muscle ring on both ends which generally help in keeping down the stomach contents. However, due to silent reflux, the sphincters fail to function properly causing stomach acids in backing up all way to the pharynx (backside of throat) or larynx (voice box) or also reaching backside of the nasal air way. It could lead to unshielded regions exposed to gastric acid getting inflamed. Silent  [...]