1. 6 Common Digestive Disorders

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6 Common Digestive Disorders
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Digestive System

• The human digestive system is a complex series of
  organs and glands that processes food. In order
  to use the food we eat, our body has to break the
  food down into smaller molecules that it can
  process it also has to excrete waste.

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

• Heartburn happens, but if it occurs regularly,
  you may need to be evaluated for GERD. A medical
  provider can often diagnose GERD based on a
  description of symptoms alone, but if the problem
  has been ongoing for some time, additional
  diagnostic testing may be necessary to evaluate
  if the disease has caused damage to the esophagus.

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Chronic Diarrhea

• Diarrhea its never the topic of polite
  conversation, but when it happens, its
  impossible to ignore. Occasional urgency to go is
  normal, but loose stool often three or more
  times a day that lasts for at least four weeks
  could be cause for concern.

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Chronic Constipation

• At the other end of the spectrum, sometimes its
  the inability to go that troubles us.
• Chronic constipation is typically defined as
  having fewer than three bowel movements a week
  for three weeks or longer. It may also be the
  case that stools are hard and difficult to pass.

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Gastroenteritis

• With symptoms like a fever, vomiting, diarrhea
  and headaches, its no wonder most people call
  this the stomach flu.
• Gastroenteritis is caused by an infection
  either viral or bacterial in the gut. Bacterial
  infections can be caused by E. coli or
  salmonella, while viral infections can include
  rotavirus or that infamous scourge of cruise
  ships, norovirus. Parasites, too, can cause
  gastroenteritis.

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Ulcers

• We used to attribute peptic ulcers to lifestyle
  factors, like stress or diet, but research in
  recent years indicates that peptic ulcers are
  most likely caused by either bacteria in the
  stomach or heavy use of over-the-counter
  nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs),
  such as ibuprofen or naproxen.

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Hemorrhoids

• Some three-quarters of individuals age 45 and
  older experience hemorrhoids. There are several
  causes for these small, swollen rectal veins,
  from straining during bowel movements (see
  chronic constipation, above) to family history to
  just plain spending too much time sitting on the
  toilet. Theyre also very common during
  pregnancy.

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