Archives for May 2019

All About Gastroparesis

The stomach is a hollow internal organ which is primarily muscle. It is where food begins to be digested through the constant rhythmic movements of the stomach muscles. When solid food has been ground small enough and has been mixed well with the stomach’s natural gastric juices, it moves to the small intestine for further

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Crohn’s Disease

Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that is characterized by inflammation of the digestive tract. The major symptoms are diarrhea, abdominal pain, fatigue, weight loss, and even malnutrition from food malabsorption. While there is no cure for Crohn’s, treatments are available that can help reduce the symptoms. People who have Crohn’s

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