Recent Health Blog | Digestive Health PostsFour Tips for Settling a Nervous Stomachby Aimee Amodio28 Oct 2009 03:33 PMWhen my dogs have an upset stomach, I know just what to do: cook up a pot of white rice, mix it with some chicken broth, and serve it up. But when I'm dealing with my own nervous stomach, the solution isn't quite so easy. A "nervous stomach" is often a symptom of stress... Tame that Bloated Bellyby Aimee Amodio22 Jul 2009 03:19 PMHow's your belly today? If you're feeling a bit bloated, you're not alone. There are a few different causes for bloating -- like PMS, constipation, or gas -- but the most common cause is simply a slow digestive system. Home Remedies for Nauseaby Aimee Amodio28 Jun 2009 05:37 PMThe last time I was on antibiotics, I was very sensitive to sunlight. This time around, I'm having a hard time with nausea. It's been bad enough that I actually did end up throwing up. Yuck! Everyone I've mentioned this to had a different remedy for me to try. Tips for Curbing Belchingby Aimee Amodio16 Feb 2009 04:07 PMThe average digestive system carries an average of one cup of air (or less) during the day. However, the amount of air in the digestive system can shoot up while eating, drinking, and swallowing. The body is always looking to vent excess air -- and that's one reason why we burp. Wheat Allergy vs. Gluten Allergyby Aimee Amodio06 Feb 2009 10:57 AMI sometimes use the two terms interchangeably when explaining it: "My roommate has a gluten allergy -- he's allergic to wheat." But the two really aren't the same thing. Other Treatment Options For Gallstonesby Aimee Amodio07 Nov 2007 02:33 PMThere are other treatments for gallstones and gallbladder disease, but they are not widely available. Experts don't know as much about the effectiveness of other treatments as compared to laparoscopic and open surgery. Gallbladder Surgeryby Aimee Amodio06 Nov 2007 02:30 PMGallbladder removal is the most popular treatment for gallstones that cause moderate to severe pain and/or other symptoms. Very occasionally, surgery may be done to prevent complications from gallstones, like duct blockage. Gallstones: Treatment and Preventionby Aimee Amodio05 Nov 2007 02:30 PMOut of all the people who develop gallstones, only between one and four percent of them develop symptoms. Gallstones: Symptomsby Aimee Amodio04 Nov 2007 08:25 PMThe most common symptom of gallstones is pain. The pain may appear in the stomach or higher up under the ribs on the upper right side of the abdomen (known as the epigastric area). Gallstone pain can develop suddenly and spread into the upper back or under the shoulder blades. Gallbladder Disease Overviewby Aimee Amodio02 Nov 2007 11:21 AMMy brother and I were still in grammar school when my mom was diagnosed with gallbladder disease. Suddenly, the family diet involved a lot of baked chicken and a lot less salt. Diet and medication kept her gallbladder in check for a number of years; eventually she had to have it removed. Recent Blog Comments Aimee Amodio says... "Glad to help confirm your decision, Dale!" |
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