If you are bloated, it means you are feeling a sensation of fullness or tightness in the abdomen. This may be accompanied by pain, gas, and belching. If you try to palpate your stomach, it may feel hard. In some cases, bloating can also be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, heartburn, and trouble swallowing, which indicates a gastrointestinal disorder, and is likely not just a one-off incident. To receive specialized care, especially if you are frequently bloated, make an appointment with a ... [Read More]
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How Is Hepatitis A Diagnosed?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of hepatitis A cases in the United States has increased significantly over the past few years, with 12,474 total cases reported in 2018 alone. The numbers could be higher – possibly closer to 24,900 cases – as there are people who have the disease but do not develop symptoms and therefore do not get properly diagnosed. In this blog, you’ll learn more about hepatitis A, specifically its symptoms as well as how it’s ... [Read More]
5 Signs to Know Your Gut Is Healthy
Experts refer to the gut as the “second brain,” as it is responsible for getting the whole body into working order. It stands to reason that you need to make sure your gut is always healthy. The question now is how can you tell if your gut is healthy and functioning as it should? Below are some signs you need to pay attention to. 1.) You Have a Regular Bowel Movement Pattern. There are no set rules as to how often you should pass a stool, as it can vary significantly between individuals. ... [Read More]
Gallstones: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
If you are overweight, obese, or live a sedentary lifestyle, you are putting yourself at risk for many health problems. Your lifestyle can take a toll on your digestive health. If you find yourself experiencing pain in the upper right-hand corner of your abdomen, it could be due to gallstones. It is not only people who are overweight who have this problem. Pregnancy, diabetes, gallbladder disease, and liver cirrhosis can also put you at greater risk for gallstones. Let’s talk about ... [Read More]
Signs you need to visit a gastroenterologist
Gastrointestinal issues are hard to ignore. They almost always make themselves known, if not through pain, then through vomiting and issues with bowel movements. It is not always easy to determine where the pain is coming from, because there are many organs that make up the gastrointestinal system. For this, you need a specialist to determine what is causing your symptoms. A gastroenterologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders and diseases of the digestive ... [Read More]
