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How to Prepare for a Lactose Intolerance Test

Are you a milk lover, but you just can’t stand the nasty discomforts—diarrhea, stomach pain, and bloating—that you experience after each time you drink even half a glass of it? The culprit behind your “gassy ordeal” could be a condition called lactose intolerance. This is a common digestive problem in which your stomach is unable… 

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How accurate is a stool test for colon cancer screening?

Colorectal or colon cancer screening is one of the deadliest types of cancer affecting both men and women. It usually produces symptoms only when the disease has reached an advanced stage. If you are concerned about colon cancer, the best thing you can do is to ask your primary care doctor about colon cancer screening…. 

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Is a Colonoscopy Painful?

A colonoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that enables doctors to view the inside of the large intestine. This procedure is carried out for a number of reasons but is most frequently used as a screening tool for cancer, polyps, and disease inside the colon. A conventional colonoscopy uses a scope, which is a long thin semi-flexible tube… 

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What Types of Testing Are Available for Lactose Intolerance?

Lactose intolerance is when a person’s body is unable to properly digest lactose, which is a type of sugar found in dairy products. Your small intestines need to produce enough of the enzyme lactase in order to fully digest lactose, and people who are lactose-intolerant are generally deficient in this enzyme. The symptoms of lactose… 

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What to Know About At-Home Colon Cancer Screenings

It’s easier than ever to get a colon cancer screening. You can even do it from your own home. You receive the test, collect the sample, and send in your results. You can benefit from this because the test is noninvasive and can be done in the comfort and privacy of your home. However, before… 

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H. Pylori and Its Effect on Your Digestive Health

Helicobacter pylori, commonly referred to as H. pylori, is a bacterium that infects the stomach and the small intestines. It is very common – more than 50% of the worldwide population is believed to have it – but most people are unaware that they have it. You might have an H. pylori infection and not… 

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Is It Indigestion, or Could It Be My Gallbladder?

Indigestion and gallstones are two different gastrointestinal conditions that can cause abdominal discomfort after eating, especially after eating certain foods. It is easy to get these conditions confused with one another, because there are many similarities. Whereas indigestion usually responds well to over-the-counter treatments, problems with the gallbladder – such as gallstones – require medical… 

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Triggers of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Have you ever felt abdominal pain for what seems like no reason at all, or suddenly found yourself going to the bathroom (and having a bowel movement) more often than you usually do? Is there a change in the appearance of your stool? If so, these signs could point to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Research… 

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Signs and Symptoms of Lactose Intolerance

For many people, ice cream is an absolute favorite dessert. Macaroni and cheese and pizza are go-to quick dinners. And cereal is a given for breakfast. But for many people, these foods can stimulate a terribly uncomfortable gastrointestinal reaction. When milk products or anything that contains a milk-derived ingredient cause these signs and symptoms, it’s… 

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Five Types of Crohn’s Disease

Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 1.3% of adults in the United States have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Crohn’s disease is an IBD that causes your digestive tract to become irritated and inflamed. When any part of this pathway gets irritated and swollen, your body’s ability to break down food… 

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