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Digestive Disorders - Control, Prevention, Treatment
Heartburn - Digestive Disorders
Many people accept heartburn as a normal part of life, but there are ways to control
it.
How Heartburn Happens: Avoid foods that give you heartburn-for example, coffee,
citrus juice, chocolate and alcohol.
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Hiatal Hernia - Digestive Disorders
It’s estimated that 78 percent of people have a hiatal hernia. The hernia itself
usually isn’t painful. A diet low in animal fat and high in fiber may help.
Controlling the Problem:
Only 5 percent of those with these hernias require extensive treatment.
Antacids neutralize the acids that are making your stomach a boiling cauldron.
There are four basic types of neutralizing ingredients in antacid products. Sodium
Bicarbonate. This type is not for those on low-salt diet.
Calcium Carbonate. It’s considered effective, economical and safe.
Magnesium Hydroxide.
Aluminum Hydroxide. The aluminum ingredient is not considered risky, but may cause
constipation.
If gas reducers work for you, feel free to use them.
Liquid antacids work faster than tablets, and both work better on a full stomach.
Ulcers - Digestive Disorders
Ulcer pain usually occurs just after a meal.
If you hurt for more than two or three days, see your doctor.
Ulcer Facts and Fiction:
Learning a stress management technique can be helpful in controlling ulcers.
If you have an ulcer, avoid aspirin in all its forms.
Smoking may increase your chance of having an ulcer.
Pancreatitis - Digestive Disorders
Pancreatitis strikes nine times more men than women.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Digestive Disorders
Causes and Symptoms:
Rectal bleeding is not usually a symptom of Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Diet may Bring Relief. Keep a diary to find which foods spur an attack.
Crohn’s Disease - Digestive Disorders
Crohn’s Disease is usually treated with drugs.
Diverticulosis - Digestive Disorders
A high fiber diet may help prevent diverticulosis, one of the most common intestinal problems.
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