Most people find spicy food enticing, if not on a regular basis, then at least occasionally. These foods are also described as being hot but this is not related to the temperature. Instead it refers to foods that cause a burning sensation of the lips and mouth when consumed. However, eating spicy food is not entirely >> Read More ...
Upper stomach pain is often used to describe upper abdominal pain in general. Although the stomach lies mainly in the left upper quadrant, it is difficult to correlate pain in this area specifically with stomach-related conditions. A number of other structures and organs lie in this part of the abdomen and have to be >> Read More ...
Morning Stomach Discomfort Hunger pangs and at times rumbling noises from the stomach are common occurrences in the morning. Most people do not eat within 2 to 3 hours before bedtime and during sleep the body’s energy needs are much lower. By the time the morning arrives, some 10 to 12 hours have passed without >> Read More ...
Pain, burning, tingling and aching are some of the ways we describe different sensations that we experience. However, these conventional terms do not always describe every type of sensation. At times the sensation that we are feeling does not fit into one of these terms. A hollow feeling in the pit of the stomach which is >> Read More ...
The human intestines are the longest part of the gut. It includes the small and large intestine, extending from the duodenum that is continuous with the stomach, to the rectum. The intestines occupy most of the abdominal cavity and the last portion of the large intestine dips downwards into the pelvic cavity. Most of the >> Read More ...
Most people use everyday terms to describe the symptoms that they are experiencing. While the medical fraternity is accustomed to technical terms for specific conditions, it is often easier to explain a symptom as it feels or appears. One such common term is a churning stomach or bowels. We all have experienced this >> Read More ...
The digestive system is central to proper nutrition as food consumed is gradually digested and nutrients are absorbed. Waste substances are eventually expelled as stool during a bowel movement. The pattern of these bowel movements and the consistency of stool can sometimes become abnormal, with diarrhea on one end and >> Read More ...
What is morning diarrhea? Morning diarrhea is a term used to describe loose, watery stool and an urgent need to have a bowel movement upon waking. In some people, the need to pass stool may disturb sleep within the early hours of the morning. Morning diarrhea is not a specific symptom that clearly indicates a definite >> Read More ...
The term parasite is often used loosely to refer to any microbe that infects or infects parts of the body. However,a parasite typically lives within a host organism, deriving nutrients from it without causing any severe disease or death. Bugs on the other hand refers to bacteria, protozoa and viruses that can cause >> Read More ...
Flatus refers to gas passed out of the rectum, or as a ‘fart’ as it is commonly known. Although it is the source of much amusement in the media, passing flatus (flatulence) is normal for the healthy body. The problem arises when flatus is excessive and uncontrollable. We all consider it normal to pass out some >> Read More ...
