Here’s a toast to those who either drink in moderation or don’t drink at all. By drinking, of course, we’re talking about the consumption of alcoholic beverages. Why does it matter? Because consuming alcohol can damage your digestive system and can increase your risk of cancer and liver disease. How Your Digestive System Processes Alcohol Your digestive system includes more than just your stomach and intestines. It also includes your mouth, throat, esophagus, liver, pancreas, and anus. Each ... [Read More]
Stomach
THE STAGES OF STOMACH CANCER
Stomach cancer is a relatively rare but nonetheless serious disease that needs to be treated as soon as possible. Before treatment can start, however, the severity of the cancer – namely whether it has spread and, if so, to what extent – must be assigned a numerical “stage” by the patient’s gastroenterologist or oncologist. This way, the patient can receive the optimal course of treatment. The earliest stage of stomach cancer is stage 0, when the cancer has not spread to other organs. From ... [Read More]
Is your acid reflux hurting you more than you know?
Everybody has heartburn, right? The answer is probably yes, as most people experience heartburn, or acid reflux, at some time or other. The feeling is caused by a backwash of acidic stomach contents into the tube that carries your food from your mouth to your stomach (esophagus). It happens when the pressure in your stomach is elevated, there is a lot of food in your stomach, or when the band that keeps food in your stomach is weakened. Usually it passes with time, or with a change in diet or a ... [Read More]
