Digestive System

Include Digestive System information on your My EmpowHER page

Read the Latest Medical News

Get up-to-the-minute medical news on relevant women's health topics, compelling health-oriented articles from EmpowHER's team of writers, and detailed custom research reports on the latest medical breakthroughs for women.

Sort Results By

Recent Popular

With Faulty Food Labeling, Who's Minding the Store?

March 20, 2010 - 5:09am

(HealthDay News) -- Reports in recent months of inaccurate, misleading ingredient lists or calorie-counts on store-bought foods are leading many to wonder if food-product labeling can be trusted, and who -- if anyone -- is checking that it's true.

Condition:

Digestive System

0 comments 97 reads

Colonoscopy Not Needed for Most With Irritable Bowel Syndrome

March 17, 2010 - 12:13pm

WEDNESDAY, March 17 (HealthDay News) -- People with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) aren't at increased risk for polyps, colon cancer or inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn's disease and, in mos

Condition:

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

0 comments 134 reads

HERWriter

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment: Dietary Supplements

Written by Maryann Gromisch on March 17, 2010 - 6:27am

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional disorder of the lower intestines and is associated with the symptoms of abdominal pain and diarrhea or constipation or a combination of both.

Conditions:

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

0 comments 160 reads

HERWriter

Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Managing Symptoms with Diet

Written by Maryann Gromisch on March 17, 2010 - 5:51am

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional disorder of the lower portion of the intestines Diagnosis of IBS is a process of elimination Physicians use the Rome criteria to assist in the process The criteria includes specific signs and symptoms The most important symptoms are abdominal pain and discomfort which lasts at least 12 weeks. The weeks do not have to occur consecutively At least two of the following symptoms must be present: a change in the frequency and consistency of bowel movements, straining, urgency, or a feeling of incomplete evacuation of stool, mucus in the stool, and bloating or abdominal distention.In most cases, mild symptoms of IBS can be controlled by managing stress and changes in diet and lifestyle.

Conditions:

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

0 comments 234 reads

HERWriter

Hiatal Hernia

Written by Dr. David Edelman on March 16, 2010 - 2:48pm

Heartburn and acid reflux disease are common problems affecting women of all ages. The problem develops when acid in the stomach backs up into the esophagus. There is a muscle known as the diaphragm that separates the chest from the abdominal cavity. When you eat or drink, the food goes from the mouth down the esophagus, through the diaphragm and into the stomach.

Conditions:

Heartburn (GERD)

0 comments 390 reads

Older Colon Cancer Patients Less Likely to Get Chemo

March 16, 2010 - 11:04am

TUESDAY, March 16 (HealthDay News) -- Older colon cancer patients are less likely than younger ones to receive potentially life-prolonging chemotherapy following surgery for their illness, a new study

Condition:

Colorectal Cancer

0 comments 140 reads

HERWriter

Colorectal Cancer Surgery Impairs Sexual Function

Written by Joanna Karpasea... on March 14, 2010 - 8:20am

A recent study published in a German medical journal has found that patients who have colorectal surgery have diminished sexual function and quality of life. Men were affected more frequently than women and had a greater degree of distress about their sex lives than women did. The younger the patient was, the more they reported having problems with intimacy following surgery. A larger size wound was also associated with increased sexual difficulties.

Conditions:

Colorectal Cancer

0 comments 97 reads

HERWriter

Malabsorption Syndrome

Written by Aimee Boyle on March 14, 2010 - 6:23am

The inability to digest or absorb nutrients is known as malabsorption syndrome. In many cases, the cause of malabsorption syndrome is a disease of the digestive system which makes it difficult for the digestive tract to function as it should. Diseases of the gall bladder, pancreas and liver as well as any structural defects or congenital problems with these organs can lead to malabsorption syndrome.

Conditions:

0 comments 61 reads

HERWriter

Peritonitis: Caused by Liver Disease

Written by Aimee Boyle on March 14, 2010 - 6:04am

The two types of peritonitis, (literally, the inflammation of the thin membrane covering the organs inside of the abdominal wall and lining it, known as the peritoneum), are known as primary and secondary peritonitis. While both can be very serious, secondary peritonitis is more common and is caused an infection coming into the peritoneum via the biliary or gastrointestinal tract.

Conditions:

Digestive System

0 comments 95 reads

HERWriter

Colon Cancer Prognosis Poorer for Obese Patients, says Mayo Clinic Report

Written by Lynette Summerill on March 11, 2010 - 10:15am

How much you weigh can greatly determine if you will recover from colon cancer or have a recurrence of cancer, a new report has found.

Conditions:

0 comments 149 reads

9034

Quick and Fit Meals on the Go

7188

Six Healthy Habits You Can Start TODAY!

6945

Getting Over Your Ex: What Not To Do

6236

Natural Ways to Whiten your Teeth

What Do YOU Think? We want to know so we can help!

Check Out More Polls

Free Weekly Newsletter

Encyclopedia

Get medical information about health conditions and procedures

Browse Conditions
A-Z or by Category

Browse Procedures
A-Z or by Category

Experts View original interviews of top medical experts

Dr. Daemon Jones

Naturopathic Physician

Dr. Marty Klein

Licensed Marriage & Family Counselor and Sex Therapist

Sexual Health

Dr. William Parker

Clinical Professor at the UCLA School of Medicine

Obstetrics and Gynecology

View All Experts

Health News Read up-to-the-minute medical news & stories.

Showdown Over Health-Care Reform Bill Heats Up

(HealthDay News) -- Health experts say that the furiously debated $940 billion health-care reform bill moving toward a vote for passage in Congress this weekend really boils down to one simple ...

View More Health News

Digestive System

Read the Latest Medical News

With Faulty Food Labeling, Who's Minding the Store?

Colonoscopy Not Needed for Most With Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment: Dietary Supplements

Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Managing Symptoms with Diet

Hiatal Hernia

Older Colon Cancer Patients Less Likely to Get Chemo

Colorectal Cancer Surgery Impairs Sexual Function

Malabsorption Syndrome

Peritonitis: Caused by Liver Disease

Colon Cancer Prognosis Poorer for Obese Patients, says Mayo Clinic Report

Popular this Week

What Do YOU Think? We want to know so we can help!

Free Weekly Newsletter

Encyclopedia

Community Talk with real women about your health

FEATURED ASK

Aching breasts

FEATURED SHARE

I have ocd and I have a lot of unwanted thoughts

Experts View original interviews of top medical experts

Health News Read up-to-the-minute medical news & stories.

Showdown Over Health-Care Reform Bill Heats Up