Large Intestine

1. These exams can detect problems within your lower digestive system, including the large intestine (large bowel), colon and rectum. (Web site)

Lower Digestive Tract

1. Bad Breath: Can be caused by bacteria inside the mouth, tooth decay or putrefaction in the lower digestive tract.
2. Different conditions cause bleeding in the upper digestive tract and the lower digestive tract.
3. If these tests show Crohn's disease, more x-rays of both the upper and lower digestive tract may be necessary to see how much is affected by the disease.

Digestive Processes

1. One of the digestive processes that begins in the stomach is digestion of food protein.
2. The enzymes in raw foods aid in digestion, easing the effort of the organs involved in the digestive processes.
3. When an alcoholic beverage is ingested, the alcohol is rapidly absorbed in the stomach and intestines because it does not undergo any digestive processes. (Web site)

Digestive Process

1. Gallbladder helps the digestive process by storing bile useful for digestion.
2. After the digestive process is complete, the liquid waste enters the 5 feet of large intestine, or colon, which ends in the rectum. (Web site)
3. The pancreas is a gland that functions as part of the digestive process by producing enzymes that help break down food. (Web site)

Digestive Problem

1. Heartburn is a digestive problem that occurs when stomach acid comes into contact with the lining of the esophagus, causing irritation.
2. After swallowing barium liquid which coats the lining of digestive tract, it is easier to check signs of gastritis and other digestive problem. (Web site)
3. In short, very short, pancreatitis is a digestive problem. (Web site)

Digestive Problems

1. Those that consume Rooibos have claimed that it has a soothing effect on headaches, disturbed sleeping patterns and digestive problems. (Web site)
2. Stress and a very poor diet will undoubtedly lead to stomach or digestive problems and many times this will lead to headaches, bilious or migraine headaches. (Web site)
3. On September 22, 1987, the Emperor underwent surgery on his pancreas after having digestive problems for several months. (Web site)

Digestive Tract

1. These craterlike sores develop when the digestive juices made in the stomach eat away the lining of the digestive tract.
2. The intestine is the portion of the digestive tract between the stomach and the anus.
3. Digestive tract: The stomach and intestines, as well as many other organs, also contain some lymphatic tissue. (Web site)

Colitis

1. Suitable for treating digestive disorders such as heartburn, gastritis, colitis and ulcers of all kinds.
2. It is also used as an antispasmodic for spasms in the digestive tract, for gas, colitis, neuralgia, insomnia, twitching, epilepsy, convulsions and headaches.
3. The infusion or tincture helps inflammatory problems of the digestive system such as gastritis, peptic ulcers, regional ileitis and colitis. (Web site)

Laxative

1. Digestive, gut pain, for bad mood, stomach acidity, laxative, anti-diarrhoeal, tranquillizer. (Web site)
2. Health Benefits of Plum: A very important health benefit of eating Plum is that, it acts as a laxative and improves performance of the digestive system.
3. You will be asked to follow a special diet the day before the exam and take a laxative to help clear your digestive tract.

Fiber

1. High-fiber foods may cause gas and bloating, but usually these symptoms lessen as the digestive tract gets used to the increased fiber.
2. Fiber is undigestible and moves through the digestive tract without being broken down by enzymes. (Web site)
3. Fiber helps food move more quickly through the digestive system. (Web site)

Treat

1. If the disorder is caused by an absorption problem in the digestive tract, it may be necessary to treat this problem first. (Web site)
2. If indigestion is caused by stomach movement problems in the digestive system, medications that treat this may be prescribed.
3. It was founded by the doctor who cured his own IBS and went on to successfully treat the digestive problems of hundreds of his patients. (Web site)

Physician

1. Pancreatic function tests help the physician decide if the pancreas still can make enough digestive enzymes. (Web site)
2. If you have any questions about your procedure, please contact your physician at the Digestive & Liver Center. (Web site)
3. The digestive system In a liver biopsy (BYE-op-see), the physician examines a small piece of tissue from your liver for signs of damage or disease. (Web site)

Disorder

1. Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis Read a definition of this digestive disorder, survey the symptoms and characteristics, and explore the treatment options.
2. A digestive disorder characterised by irregularities in the muscle contractions that normally propel waste through the large intestine to the rectum. (Web site)
3. Fructose malabsorption is a digestive disorder in which the uptake of fructose in the small intestine is deficient. (Web site)

Immune System

1. It also helps the immune system by keeping healthy mucous membranes that line your digestive and respiratory systems. (Web site)
2. Then the immune system becomes less aggressive and not so strongly attacks the intestines of the digestive system.
3. Kitty Distempaid contains herbs that calm and soothe the digestive tract, as well as boost the immune system and help fight the feline panleukopenia virus.

Aid

1. This spice is used as a digestive aid, in food as a condiment and in pickles. (Web site)
2. To protect against protein toxicity, Amino Balance is used instead of protein, or as a digestive aid to improve assimilation of food protein. (Web site)
3. The gall bladder stores bile, a digestive aid that's made in the liver, and is essential to the digestion of fats. (Web site)

Aids

1. Phase III involves counteracting the toxic reactions to dying yeast cells with fluids, fiber, activated charcoal, digestive aids and nutritional supplements.
2. In contrast to non-herbal tea such as black or green tea, they contain no caffeine and are excellent detoxification tools and digestive aids.
3. The main function of the gallbladder is to store bile produced by the liver that aids the digestive process.

Niacin

1. NIACIN: A water-soluble B vitamin (B-3) that is important in metabolic processes, the nervous and digestive systems, and the production of hormones.
2. Niacin also takes part in the operation of the digestive and nervous systems and aids in the production of sex hormones. (Web site)
3. Vitamin B-3 (niacin) helps the digestive system function, and promotes healthy appetite, skin and nerves.

Cholesterol

1. Both green and Pu'erh teas seem to bond to the cholesterol, reducing absorption as it goes through the digestive tract.
2. They are formed when the liver produces more cholesterol than digestive juices can liquefy. (Web site)
3. This lab evaluation will determine the levels of cholesterol, amylase and lipase (digestive enzymes) and white blood cells. (Web site)

Diet

1. Barley green, herbal fiberblend, digestive, supplements, diet and fiber.
2. Factors such as diet, illness, stress, old age, and an inability to secrete digestive enzymes may result in a deficiency of one or more amino acids.
3. The pancreatic digestive enzymes are not produced, resulting in an inability to properly digest and absorb fat in the diet. (Web site)

Nutrition

1. Jackson Gastroenterology's Web Site includes office information and paient education material on digestive and liver disorders, and nutrition.
2. Conducts and supports research on kidney, urologic, hematologic, digestive, metabolic and endocrine diseases, as well as on diabetes and nutrition.
3. The journal publishes clinical and basic science studies of all aspects of the digestive system, including the liver and pancreas, as well as nutrition.

Herb

1. The herb is said to promote gastric juices that stimulate the digestive process and the movement of food and infection out of the digestive tract.
2. Foeniculum vulgare: Like anise, this herb helps to relieve the symptoms of gas and bloating and also acts as a digestive aid. (Web site)
3. The herb is used in the commercial manufacture of herbal bitters, and is considered a general tonic and digestive.

Herbs

1. Other effective herbs include Ulmus fulva and Slippery Elm, which reduce digestive pain and irritation. (Web site)
2. The medication that is taken by mouth travels through the digestive system in much the same way as food and herbs taken orally do.
3. This tea is based on a recipe of herbs and spices believed to support the digestive process in breaking down fats and reduce feeling bloated after a meal.

Cells

1. The endoderm is generally also an epithelium one cell in thickness, the cells being digestive, secretory and sometimes muscular. (Web site)
2. The inner layer of cells is called the endoderm and eventually develops into the digestive and respiratory systems. (Web site)
3. These cells produce hormones that help regulate digestive juices and the muscles used in moving food through the stomach and intestines.

Skin

1. Acute ITP is characterized by bleeding into the skin or from the nose, mouth, digestive tract, or urinary tract. (Web site)
2. Vitamin B3 (niacin) helps to produce energy in our cells and is important for the maintenance of our skin, digestive system and nervous system.
3. Skin and digestive problems have also been seen but these are pretty isolated problems and are not inherent to the breed.

Coli

1. Campylobacter and E coli, other digestive bacteria, are sometimes the culprits. (Web site)
2. E. coli is the name of a germ, or bacterium, that lives in the digestive tracts of humans and animals.
3. Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a very common bacterium that normally inhabits the digestive tract of animals, including humans. (Web site)

Proteins

1. Its cells produce digestive juices and enzymes that help break down fats, carbohydrates and proteins (pancreatic exocrine function). (Web site)
2. It produces digestive juices and enzymes that help break down proteins, carbohydrates and fats so the food you eat can be digested in your small intestine. (Web site)
3. Wind is produced by the digestive system as enzymes and bacteria break down carbohydrates and proteins in your food.

Drink

1. Whenever you eat and drink, food travels through your digestive system for processing.
2. It is served as digestive, or, with the addition of water, as a long (and refreshing) drink. (Web site)

Ginger

1. By increasing the production of digestive fluids and saliva, Ginger helps relieve indigestion, gas pains, diarrhea and stomach cramping.
2. The composition in ginger is often contained in digestive, antitussive, antiflatulent, laxative, and antacid compounds. (Web site)
3. Ginger is most commonly known for its effectiveness as a digestive aid.

Peptic Ulcers

1. Peptic ulcers occur only in those areas of the digestive system that come in contact with digestive juices secreted by the stomach. (Web site)
2. The term ulcer is used most commonly to refer to ulcers that occur in the upper part of the digestive system, such as peptic ulcers. (Web site)
3. Smoking has been shown to have harmful effects on all parts of the digestive system, contributing to such common disorders as heartburn and peptic ulcers. (Web site)

Pylori

1. Mastic gum has been shown to be effective in protecting the digestive system, healing peptic and duodenal ulcers, and eradicating H. pylori from the gut. (Web site)
2. This helps diagnose H. pylori infection, which can help determine the cause for ulcers in the digestive tract. (Web site)
3. When H. pylori is completely eliminated from the digestive tract, the chances that the ulcer will return are greatly reduced. (Web site)

Nerves

1. This can affect many organs in the body, including the kidneys, nerves, heart, muscles, and digestive tract, and cause serious health problems.
2. Niacin assists in the functioning of the digestive system, skin, and nerves. (Web site)
3. Needed for maintenance of healthy digestive tract, skin, nerves and glands. (Web site)

Blood Vessels

1. Smooth muscle forms the major contractile elements of the viscera, especially those of the respiratory and digestive tracts, and the blood vessels. (Web site)
2. This overreaction causes problems that affect the skin, nose, lungs, digestive organs, and blood vessels.
3. Autonomic neuropathy most often affects the digestive system, especially the stomach, blood vessels, urinary system, and sex organs. (Web site)

Meal

1. The sphincter is normally closed, opening only in response to a meal so that digestive juices can enter the duodenum and mix with the food for digestion. (Web site)
2. It is common to finish the meal by chewing Pan as a digestive. (Web site)
3. The mouth is the beginning of the digestive tract, and, in fact, digestion starts here before you even take the first bite of a meal.

Meals

1. For digestive disorders, drink one cup of tea with meals.
2. To help avoid digestive upset, take NSAIDs with meals.
3. In China, Pu-erh is traditionally consumed with or after meals as a digestive that is known to eliminate cholesterol.

Trypsin

1. Pancreatic juice contains digestive enzymes such as amylase (hydrolyzes carbohydrates), trypsin (hydrolyzes proteins), and lipase (hydrolyzes fats). (Web site)
2. One consequence of the autosomal recessive disease cystic fibrosis is a deficiency in transport of trypsin and other digestive enzymes from the pancreas. (Web site)
3. When trypsin is produced by the pancreas, it remains in an ‘inactive’ state and has no digestive properties.

Pancreatitis

1. During acute attacks of pancreatitis, high levels of amylase (a digestive enzyme formed in the pancreas) are found in the blood. (Web site)
2. Pancreatitis begins when the digestive enzymes become active inside the pancreas and start "digesting" it. (Web site)
3. In an attack of pancreatitis, enzymes that normally are released into the digestive tract begin to damage the pancreas itself. (Web site)

Exocrine Glands

1. Among the substances produced by exocrine glands in humans are sweat, lubricants like mucus and tears, and digestive juices.
2. Products of exocrine glands: mucus, sweat, oil, earwax, saliva, and digestive enzymes.
3. The other major type of gland is the exocrine glands, which secrete substances - usually digestive juices - into the digestive tract or onto the skin. (Web site)

Ducts

1. Exocrine glands (e.g., digestive, mammary, salivary, sweat) discharge their products through ducts. (Web site)
2. In pancreatitis, the digestive enzymes of the pancreas break out into the tissues of the organ rather than staying within the tubes (ducts).
3. Other ducts open into the common bile duct, including the pancreatic duct, which carries digestive enzymes out of the pancreas. (Web site)

Food

1. There are also enzymes which play an important part in nutrition: these are chemical catalysts in our food and also produced in our digestive system. (Web site)
2. Digestion of food begins in the mouth (action of digestive enzymes contained in saliva). (Web site)
3. Mouth & Throat  The digestive process begins here, where food is grind into pieces and prepared for delivery to the stomach. (Web site)

Mouth

1. The disease can attack any part of the digestive tract, from mouth to anus.
2. However, it can affect any part of the digestive tract, from where food is taken in (the mouth) to where food comes out (the anus). (Web site)
3. The gastrointestinal (GI) tract (the digestive system) is a tube that extends from the mouth to the anus. (Web site)

Abdominal

1. Symptoms of tapeworms range from none at all to constant hunger but with no weight gain, abdominal pain, digestive problems or worms in stool. (Web site)
2. This condition is marked by attacks of abdominal pain and digestive problems that may become more frequent as the condition progresses.
3. In some cases, abdominal pain goes away as the condition worsens, most likely because the pancreas is no longer making digestive enzymes.

Vomiting

1. Digestive System: vomiting, dyspepsia, anorexia, flatulence, constipation, dry mouth, thirst. (Web site)
2. The third manifestation involves the digestive system, resulting in vomiting or diarrhea. (Web site)
3. Tumors that block your bile duct, pancreatic duct or duodenum can cause pain, digestive difficulties, nausea, vomiting, jaundice and severe itching. (Web site)

Symptoms

1. People usually experience a noticeable decline in bloating, gas, indigestion, diarrhea, and other digestive symptoms. (Web site)
2. Long-term personal history of digestive symptoms and the course of the disease with relapses and remissions is the key for the disease to be suspected.
3. The problem with linking mast cells with IBS and other digestive symptoms has been hampered by the difficulty seeing these cells in intestinal biopsies.

Lactose

1. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) estimates that 30 to 50 million Americans are lactose intolerant. (Web site)
2. This can be very effective in helping your digestive system to digest the lactose in the meal. (Web site)
3. Lactose intolerance is the inability to metabolize lactose, because of a lack of the required enzyme lactase in the digestive system. (Web site)

Diarrhea

1. Symptoms include loss of appetite, skin rash, diarrhea, mental changes, beefy tongue, and digestive and emotional disturbance.
2. Digestive System: Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, bloody stools. (Web site)
3. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder of the entire digestive tract that causes abdominal pain and constipation or diarrhea. (Web site)

Gastroenteritis

1. Gastroenteritis is an illness triggered by the infection and inflammation of the digestive system.
2. Digestive System: Flatulence, dysphagia, dyspepsia and gastroenteritis. (Web site)

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