Short bowel syndrome (SBS)is a condition in which your body is unable to absorb enough nutrients from the foods you eat because you don’t have enough small intestine. The small intestine is where the majority of the nutrients you eat are absorbed into your body during digestion. Symptoms –Common signs and symptoms of short bowel […]
Burping, also known as belching, is a common bodily function that helps to release air that has built up in the stomach. While occasional burping is normal, excessive burping or burping with other symptoms can indicate underlying health issues. Symptoms –• The main symptom of belching is the release of gas from the stomach through […]
Lactose intolerance is a reaction in your digestive system, means inability to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and milk products. This condition often runs in families and can affect both children and adults It causes uncomfortable symptoms after you eat dairy products. Many people have difficulty digesting lactose, but not everyone experiences noticeable symptoms […]
Giardiasis, or beaver fever, is a parasitic infection of the digestive system. It is one of the most common causes of water borne disease. Giardia infection is caused by a microscopic parasite that is found worldwide, especially in areas with poor sanitation and unsafe water. Giardia infections usually clear up within a few weeks. But you […]
The term oesophagitis is used when the oesophageal mucus is inflamed, with an additional layer covering it. The mucus quite often becomes irritated or inflamed. The oesophagus is part of the digestive system and it connects the mouth to the stomach. The mouth and the oesophagus are separated by cardia, which is a type of […]