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WASHINGTON -- Federal health officials said they will add the sternest safety warnings available to drugs used before colonoscopies, following reports of kidney damage in several patients. The Food and Drug Administration said it has received more than 20 reports of a serious form of kidney failure among patients taking the bowel-cleansing drugs, known as oral phosphate products. Read more...

(Acute Nonbacterial Gastroenteritis, Caliciviruses, Food Infection, Norwalk Virus, Norwalk-like Virus, Small Round Structure Viruses [SMRVs], Stomach Flu, Viral Gastroenteritis) by Rebecca Stahl, MADefinition Noroviruses refer to a group of viruses that causes inflammation of the stomach and intestines, called gastroenteritis (or, more commonly, the “stomach flu”). In the US, noroviruses are Read more...

(Viral Gastroenteritis) by Diana KohnleDefinition Rotavirus is a viral infection of the digestive tract. In the United States, rotavirus is the most common cause of severe diarrhea in children. Digestive Tract© 2008 Nucleus Medical Art, Inc.CausesRotavirus is passed easily from person to person via hand-to-mouth contact from infected stool. Rotavirus can also be contracted by touching any object Read more...

by Maria Adams, MS, MPH, RDWhat is a Low-Fiber/Low-Residue Diet?A low-fiber/low-residue diet limits the amount of dietary fiber and residue-providing food in your diet. Dietary fiber is a type of carbohydrate found in plants that cannot be digested. Residue is the undigested part of food that makes up stool. Limiting dietary fiber and residue reduces the amount of food that passes through the Read more...

Neutropenic Diet by Maria Adams, MS, MPH, RDWhat Is a Low-Bacteria Diet?A low-bacteria diet excludes foods that are most likely to contain bacteria or other infection-causing microorganisms.Why Should I Follow a Low-Bacteria Diet?If you have a weakened immune system, following this diet will reduce your risk of becoming ill from eating food. This diet is often recommended before and after certain Read more...

(Gluten-Restricted Diet) by Maria Adams, MS, MPH, RDWhat Is Gluten?Gluten is a type of protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and numerous other foods containing or made from these ingredients. Gluten can also be found in many non-food items, such as medicines, lipstick, and stamp adhesives.Why Should I Follow a Gluten-Free Diet? If you have gluten intolerance, or celiac disease , your body is Read more...

(Lactose-Free Diet) by Maria Adams, MS, MPH, RDWhat Is Lactose?Lactose is a type of carbohydrate found in milk and milk products. It’s sometimes referred to as milk-sugar. Lactose is broken down in the small intestines by the enzyme lactase.Why Should I Follow a Lactose-Controlled Diet? If you are lactose intolerant, your body is unable to digest large amounts of lactose. Consuming lactose may Read more...

Gas-reducing Diet by Maria Adams, MS, MPH, RDThe purpose of this diet is to eliminate foods that may be contributing to excess gas. While gas is a normal part of digestion, too much gas—whether it presents itself through belching, bloating, or flatulence—can be uncomfortable. Excess gas is usually attributed to diet, but certain medical conditions can also increase gassiness, Read more...

Diet for Ulcers and Gastritis by Maria Adams, MS, MPH, RD What Is a Bland Diet? A bland diet consists of foods that are easy to digest and mildly seasoned. Heavily seasoned, spicy, fried, and acidic foods are excluded on this diet. Why Should I Follow a Bland Diet? This diet may be recommended if you are suffering from: Peptic ulcer Chronic gastritis Reflux Read more...

by Maria Adams, MS, MPH, RDA clear liquid diet is just that, a diet consisting of foods and beverages made from liquids that you can see through. This type of diet is easily digested and leaves no residue in the gastrointestinal tract. A clear liquid diet may be necessary when the gastrointestinal tract needs to be free of food or needs to rest, for instance: Before undergoing a test or Read more...

(Indigestion, Non-ulcer Dyspepsia, Non-ulcer Stomach Pain) by Rhianon Davies Definition Dyspepsia is the term used to describe discomfort in the upper abdomen or chest that is often associated with nausea, belching, or bloating.   Locations of Dyspepsia Symptoms © 2008 Nucleus Medical Art, Inc.   Causes The exact cause of Read more...

by Krisha McCoy, MS Your sense of taste not only lets you enjoy delicious foods, but it also helps keep you alive and healthy. If it were not for taste, you might not consume the calories needed to grow and function. And your sense of taste helps warn you of poisonous substances, which are likely to have an unpleasant taste. Most people are familiar with the “tongue map” from grade school. Read more...

by Diana Kohnle As a child, you heard the familiar threat from your mother: if you swallow your chewing gum, it will be stuck in your digestive system for seven years. And while you hate to dispute your mother's wisdom, most adults probably have trouble swallowing that warning. And for good reason—it's not really true. While it’s generally a good idea to spit out your gum when the flavor Read more...

by Maria Adams, MS, MPH, RDWhat Is Fiber? Dietary fiber is a form of carbohydrate found in plants that cannot be digested by humans. All plants contain fiber, including fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes. Fiber is often classified into two categories: soluble and insoluble . Soluble fiber draws water into the bowel and can help slow digestion. Examples of foods that are high in soluble Read more...

Principal Proposed Natural Treatments • Probiotics (As an Adjunct to Standard Therapy) Other Proposed Natural Treatments • Aloe, Bacopa monniera, Beeswax Extract (Related to Policosanol ) , Butterbur, Cayenne, Colostrum, Cranberry, Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice (DGL), Fish Oil, Garlic, Rhubarb, Sea BuckThorn Oil, Turmeric, Vitamin B 12, Vitamin C Page Navigation Read more...

by Rick AlanMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Celiac Disease | Resource GuideYou have a unique medical history. Therefore, it is essential to talk with your doctor or healthcare provider about your personal risk factors and/or experience with celiac disease. By talking openly and regularly with your Read more...

by Rick AlanMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Celiac Disease | Resource GuideThere is no cure for celiac disease. The only effective treatment is to control symptoms and prevent complications by eating a gluten-free diet. Medication is used to help control intestinal inflammation in severe cases. If Read more...

by Rick AlanMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Celiac Disease | Resource Guide Symptoms of celiac disease can vary in type and/or severity. Symptoms can start as soon as gluten is introduced into the diet, or they may not develop until adulthood. Children often have different symptoms than adults. Read more...

by Rick AlanMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Celiac Disease | Resource GuideThe purpose of screening is early diagnosis and treatment. Screening tests are usually administered to people without current symptoms, but who may be at high risk for certain diseases or conditions.Screening Guidelines In Read more...

by Rick AlanMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Celiac Disease | Resource GuideA risk factor is something that increases your likelihood of getting a disease or condition.It is possible to develop celiac disease with or without the risk factors listed below. However, the more risk factors you have, Read more...