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Digestive Disorders
All vital points of digestive disorders include colostomy, constipation, crohns disease, diarrhea, dysentery, flatulence, gallstones, gasto?, gluten intolerance, irritable bowel sydrome, laxatives, lactose intolerance, stomach ulcer. Symptoms of indigestion, causes of indigestion, diagnosing indigestion, testing and treatments for indigestion. Sysmptoms include nausea, belching, a feeling of being very full, heartburn, and pain and discomfort in your upper abdomen, Diet and lifestyle changes
Real life experience of irritable bowel syndrome
Jul 2nd
Not quite long after he relocated to London, Ansar started to suffer from frequent constipation, bloating, occasional bouts of diarrhoea and stomach pain. On one occasion, the pain was so bad that he was rushed to hospital. “I was there for a week,” he remembers.
Living with Irritable bowel syndrome
Jul 1st
Finding access to toilets can be an important issue if you are experiencing symptoms of sudden and urgent diarrhoea. In the most severe cases of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), some people are afraid to visit public places in case they experience an episode of incontinence.
Non-medicine based treatment for irritable bowel syndrome
Jun 30th
Studies into the effectiveness of CBT have shown that people who train themselves to react differently to their condition by using relaxation techniques, and maintaining a positive attitude, report a decrease in pain levels. CBT may also help you to cope better with stress, anxiety, and depression.
Medication for irritable bowel syndrome
Jun 29th
There is a medicine called Kolanticon, which contains an antispasmodic drug and three other ingredients. The other ingredients are simeticone, which relieves trapped wind, and two different antacids, which reduce stomach acid and treat heartburn. Kolanticon is available from your pharmacy without prescription.
Treating Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Jun 28th
Making changes to your diet can help to control the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). However, there is no ‘one size fits all’ diet for people with IBS. Different individuals will respond better to individually tailored diets.
Diagnosing Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Jun 27th
If you have the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), your doctor will usually recommend that you undergo a blood test in order that other conditions that cause similar symptoms, such as infection, or Coeliac disease (a stomach condition caused by gluten intolerance) can be ruled out.
Complications of ileostomy
Jun 26th
Sometimes, the ileostomy does not function for short periods of time. This is not usually a problem. However, if your stoma is not active for more than six hours, and you experience cramps or nausea, you may have an obstruction. In this situation, you should contact your doctor or stoma nurse.
Recommendations for ileostomy
Jun 25th
It is a good idea to introduce new food to your diet slowly, at the rate of one type of food each day. This will allow you to judge the effects of the food on your digestive system. You may find it useful to keep a ‘food diary’ so that you can keep a record of the food that you have eaten, and how you feel afterwards.
Recovering from ileostomy
Jun 24th
Most people find that their ‘pouch activity’ settles down after six months to a year. However, the number of bowel movements will differ from person to person. For example, some people will only need to empty their pouch twice a day, whereas others may have to empty it 6–8 times a day
How ileostomy is performed
Jun 23rd
An end ileostomy involves removing the whole of the colon. The ileum (the end of the small intestine) is brought out of the abdomen to create a permanent stoma (opening). The end is then stitched into place.
The waste material comes out into a pouch, called a stoma pouch that is worn under your clothes and is made of an adhesive material that sticks to your skin.
