Digestive and Abdominal
6 Signs of Bleeding Stomach Ulcer and Tests
Stomach ulcers are a common digestive problem and can cause significant discomfort. Sometimes these ulcers, which are open sores, may bleed. This can continue intermittently for weeks and even months. However, in some cases it can arise suddenly and be severe. As with any blood loss, this can be dangerous. For high risk >> Read More ...
Stomach Bleeding – Symptoms, Dangers and Causes
Bleeding can occur within any organ but internal bleeding tends to be more common in the gut. This includes the esophagus, stomach or intestines. It occurs when the inner wall of the gut is damaged and there is break within the blood vessels in the wall. The stomach is one of the commonly affected >> Read More ...
Acid Indigestion – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention
We all experience indigestion every now and then. It is not uncommon after overeating or exercising immediately after a meal. Indigestion is a collection of symptoms like nausea, bloating and excessive belching that we refer to as an upset stomach. Sometimes it is caused or worsened by stomach acid which is irritating the >> Read More ...
Incomplete Bowel Movement and Causes of Tenesmus
Most of us have experienced instances where a bowel movement did not feel complete. We may use a range of terms to describe this type of bowel movement, including unsatisfied or incomplete. There may still be the urge to pass stool after the bowel movement and sometimes an inability to defecate despite this urging. There >> Read More ...
Stomach Discomfort Causes and Symptoms
Stomach pain is a sensation that we all experience every now and then. However, pain is not the only uncomfortable sensation that we may experience in the stomach region. Sometimes a sensation is not overt pain or even an ache and we refer to it as discomfort. This can apply to any part of the body, including the stomach, >> Read More ...
Rectal Bleeding Causes During or After Bowel Movement
Blood should not appear in the stool or with wiping after a bowel movement. When it does occur, most people are concerned. This can be a worrying symptom but most of the time rectal bleeding is not serious. Nevertheless it is always advisable to have a doctor investigate rectal bleeding further as it can be a sign of >> Read More ...
Proctitis (Inflamed Rectum) Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
The rectum is the end portion of the large intestine that holds the feces before a bowel movement. Like any part of the large intestine it may become inflamed. This can occur for various reasons, such as infections, injuries or autoimmune diseases that affect the rectal tissue. The inflammation may involve the neighboring >> Read More ...