Articles by Dr. Chris
Unintentional Weight Loss – Common Causes and Symptoms
Physiological or Intentional Weight Loss Loss of body weight can be intentional or unintentional. With intentional weight loss, the person undertakes certain changes in their lifestyle which results in a loss of body weight. This may also be referred to as physiological weight loss which may be a result of : Low food >> Read More ...
Digestive Hormones – Chemicals that Control Digestion
What are Digestion Hormones? Digestive hormones (gut hormones) are chemical ‘messengers’ which signal the gastrointestinal tract and accessory organs to perform different actions in order to coordinate the digestive process. It may act on an entire organ, part of the organ or specific tissues and cells to : >> Read More ...
Is Anemia Serious? Loss of Blood due to Unknown Causes
KerryTR73 Asked : After weeks of feeling weak and tired and a couple of fainting spells, I discovered that I am severely anemic. I used to have anemia when I was in my teens and twenties but this stopped after having 2 kids and going on the injection. My doctor now tells me that he wants to do an endoscope and colon check >> Read More ...
High Folate, Low Vitamin B12, Anemia from Bacterial Overgrowth
AriannaF82 Asked : I recently went for some tests for anemia and now my doctor thinks that I have an excess of bacteria in my small bowel intestine. He also mentioned a condition known as blind loop syndrome. I have been anemic since my teens and now that I am 26 years old and on my own health insurance, I decided to get >> Read More ...
H.Pylori (Helicobacter pylori) Causes, Tests and Treatment
What is H.pylori? Helicobacter pylori or H.pylori is a gram-negative, helix/spiral shaped bacterium (plural ~ bacteria). It has multiple flagella (long tail-like projection) at one end which allows it to move through the stomach and burrow deep into the stomach lining (gastric mucosa). This bacteria has in-built mechanisms >> Read More ...
Stomach Gas – Causes, Gassy Foods and Prevention
What is Stomach Gas? The term stomach gas is often used to describe the presence of gas in the upper gastrointestinal tract. This includes the esophagus (gullet) and first portion of the small intestine (duodenum). Stomach gas differs from gas in the lower bowel and colon in that it has a higher quantity of air swallowed >> Read More ...
Hole in Stomach Symptoms, Acid & Ulcers Eating the Stomach Wall
JackieS69 Asked : My doctor diagnosed me with stomach ulcers about 4 months ago and has put me on a course of medication to try to heal it. At first it just started as indigestion and I responded well to antacids when I felt upset. Now there is pain (more than just a stomachache) which does not go down at all and each >> Read More ...
Gastritis (Inflamed Stomach) Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention
What is Gastritis? Gastritis is the medical term for the inflammation of the stomach lining. Initially gastritis causes irritation of the stomach lining and with time it progresses into persistent inflammation that can lead to erosion, ulceration and degeneration of the entire stomach. The entire lining of the stomach may >> Read More ...
Hypothermia Symptoms and Causes in Baby, Child, Adults, Elderly
What is hypothermia? Hypothermia is the medical term for a low core body temperature (below 35 degrees Celsius/95 degrees Farenheit) due to the failure of the body to maintain its normal temperature (thermoregulation). Mild hypothermia is a body temperature between 35 and 32 degrees Celsius. Severe hypothermia is when your >> Read More ...