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Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is the accumulation of fat in the liver found in people who drink little or no alcohol. Nonalcoholic fatty liver is also known as nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Nonalcoholic fatty liver is fairly common and many times causes no symptoms and no problems. In some individuals, the accumulation of fat in the…
Peptic Ulcers
Peptic ulcers are sores, or ulcers, in the lining of the digestive tract. They most often occur in the stomach or the duodenum. Normally, a thick layer of mucus protects the lining of the stomach from digestive juices. A peptic ulcer develops when this protective layer is reduced. The two most common causes of this…
Tips to Avoid Embarrassing and Uncomfortable Bloating, Belching and Gas Pains
Many people suffer from bloating, belching and gas pains. This can be extremely embarrassing or at the very least uncomfortable. Bloating, belching and flatulence are all natural. There are steps that you can take to avoid them. These issues are caused by swallowed air or the breakdown of food through digestion. Bloating happens when gas…
The Difference Between Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
It is common to have small pouches in the lining of the colon that bulge outward through weak spots. These pouches are called diverticula. The condition of having diverticula is called diverticulosis. About half of people who are 60 and older have diverticulosis. Diverticulosis usually develops when naturally weak places in your colon give way…