There is continuous movement throughout the gut. It starts from the moment we swallow food and continues all the way through until we pass out stool. The speed of this movement changes in different parts of the gut and sometimes it can be upset. The movement speeds up or slows down and as a result it causes symptoms like >> Read More ...
Intestinal infections are frequent occurrence for most people. From what we refer to as the “stomach flu” to food poisoning, bugs that enter mainly with food and water often cause infections of the small and large intestine (bowels). Most of the time these infections are acute and quickly resolve within a few >> Read More ...
We all suffer with a blocked nose at times, like when we catch a cold. Most of the time this nasal congestion is for a short period of time and eventually eases on its own till it clears completely. However, some people may suffer with chronic nasal problems where a blocked nose is persistent. Apart from medical treatment >> Read More ...
A burning sensation on the skin usually indicates an increase in the surface temperature. However, this burning sensation can also arise without external sources of heat. Burning may therefore be a sign of inflammation, which can arise for a number of different reasons, such as injury, infections, allergies and so on. The >> Read More ...
What is abdominal point tenderness? Ther term abdominal point tenderness simply means that there is pain in a certain part of the abdomen when pressure is applied to it. In contrast, the term abdominal pain means that pain may be present irrespective of whether there is pressure applied to it or not. Tenderness can >> Read More ...
Of all the different types of nutritional deficiencies that can occur in humans, iron deficiency is the most common. Although iron is used by various cells and tissues for different functions, the most well known purpose of iron in the human body is in the production of hemoglobin, a vital component of red blood cells. >> Read More ...
We all feel tired at times and sometimes this can be severe whre it is referred to as fatigue. Normally rest, proper hydration and adequate nutrition are sufficient for most of us to recover within a day or more and our normal energy levels are restored. Ongoing fatigue, particularly when there is no clearly identifiable >> Read More ...
Diarrhea is an unpleasant symptom that occurs with many diseases. It can be accompanied by a host of other symptoms including various sensations. One such sensation is burning, usually in the rectum or anus. The burning may or may not be related to the same condition that causes the diarrhea. While it is concerning, >> Read More ...
Although the abdomen is widely referred to as the stomach, this is technically incorrect. The stomach is an organ that sits in the upper left region of the abdomen. When considering lower abdominal pain, which may be referred to as lower stomach pain, problems in the stomach are usually not one of the causes of pain in >> Read More ...
Vomiting is an unpleasant experience and more so when it arises suddenly with no obvious cause. The reasons for vomiting varies but it usually indicates an irritation of the upper part of the gut. Foods, beverages, medication and even psychological stress can cause vomiting. However, when fever is present with vomiting >> Read More ...
