Abdominal pain with fullness, pressure and a rash after eating is most likely the result of a food allergy. Although you can be allergic to any food, 90 percent of food allergies are caused by these seven foods, according to the Mayo Clinic: fish,...
Working your abs has benefits beyond simply blasting belly fat and moving toward a six-pack. According to the Mayo Clinic, abdominal exercises promote stability as well as improved balance and posture. Most require little to no equipment and take...
Coming up with a workout plan for your abdominal muscles is an important first step to simultaneously strengthening your core and improving your appearance. Neglecting parts of your abdominal muscles can lead to uneven muscle development and...
Your abdominal muscles work together with other body segments as part of a movement system. They do not function in isolation or in just one plane of motion. When training your abdominals, start with the exercises that uses primarily your internal...
The abdominals muscle group comprises the rectus abdominis, obliques and transverse abdominis. The rectus abdominis functions to flex the spine. The obliques function to flex and laterally flex the spine. The transverse abdominis functions to...
Chronic atrophic gastritis is an inflammatory condition that leads to the degradation of the mucosal lining of the stomach. Older adults who have H. pylori infection or regularly use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or aspirin are at an...
Many women experience abdominal cramping before menstruation begins. Some women have this pain as a regular part of their menstrual cycle, and others may only have this pain in some cycles. The pain can range in intensity from mild to severe and...
Lymphoma is a type of cancer characterized by a proliferation of lymphocytes, a kind of white blood cell. These cells form solid tumors in the lymph nodes and spleen. Hodgkin's disease is a type of lymphoma; other types are classified as...
A hysterectomy is the removal of either part of the uterus or the full uterus, and it may include the surgical removal of the fallopian tubes, ovaries, cervix and part of the vagina. This procedure results in a cessation of menstrual periods and...
Digestive complaints such as bloating, feelings of fullness, constipation and bellyaches are increasingly common and often related to dietary intakes. Bloating is a condition often caused by intestinal gas in which the stomach feels full and...
Boswellia serrata, commonly known as the Indian frankincense tree, is native to India and has long played a role in herbal medicine. Boswellia serrata resin has anti-inflammatory properties, according to Drugs.com, and frankincense oil is derived...
Abdominal bloating refers to a fullness or uncomfortable tightness that occurs in the stomach. This bloating can occur as a result of irritation. Sometimes, it can accompany menstrual cycles. In other cases, abdominal bloating can be a sign of a...
Butcher's broom is an herbal supplement derived from the root of the Ruscus aculeatus plant. This supplement, which is also called box holly, rusco and sweet broom, may be administered orally or applied topically to the skin. Using butcher's broom...
Psyllium contains a large amount of soluble dietary fiber, which helps create large soft stools that are easy to pass. It is effective at relieving both constipation and diarrhea, and also helps people achieve modest reductions in cholesterol,...
An intrathecal pain pump is a device that is surgically implanted in the body and designed to deliver pain medication at the spinal cord via a small tube. It is generally used only when noninvasive treatments to control pain have failed. The pump...
Levels of LDL cholesterol can rise in the body because of high cholesterol consumption in the diet, obesity, diabetes, alcohol consumption and genetic reasons. Cholesterol medications reduce the levels of LDL cholesterol and total cholesterol in...
Chinese cooling herbs treat imbalances of excess heat in the body. Eating too much spicy food, drinking too much alcohol or coffee, or certain illnesses or diseases create heat that gets trapped inside the body. Irritability, excessive thirst, hot...
Kidney disease impacts 26 millions Americans, according to the National Kidney Foundation. Many of them will have renal failure, and the physician may prescribe sodium polystyrene, a medication that influences the level of potassium in the body....
Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is a plant that has been used medicinally for thousands of years. According to the Mayo Clinic, a flavanoid complex called silymarin is extracted from the plant's seeds and commonly used to treat numerous diseases...
A cyst on the liver affects approximately 5 percent of the population, of which nearly 95 percent do not develop symptoms, according to the Cleveland Clinic. A liver cyst is a fluid-filled sac that develops along the liver, the largest organ in...
The gallbladder is a small organ beneath the liver that holds bile, a substance responsible for breaking down fat in foods. Bile flow may be interrupted by gallstones or gallbladder disease, which can harm the gallbladder and disrupt food...
Helicobacter pylori, or H. pylori, are bacteria that live in the stomach and small intestine. The MayoClinic.com explains that H. pylori is usually harmless, but can cause ulcers and stomach cancer for some. Many people infected with H. pylori...
Derived from the root of the Amorphophallus konjac plant, glucomannan is a source of dietary fiber primarily used as a bulk-forming laxative. Treatment with glucomannan may also help people lose weight by promoting a sensation of fullness even...
Stevia is a zero-calorie artificial sweetener that can be used as a sugar substitute. Stevia is derived from an herb native to South America and has been connected to hypertension and hyperglycemia prevention and treatment. Although side effects...
Uterine fibroids or fibroid tumors are non-cancerous growths that occur in the uterus of a woman. They are the most common tumors of the female genital tract and they often do not cause any symptoms. Due to increase in estrogen levels during...
Frankincense or boswellia comes from a flowering and fruit bearing tree. Frankincense can be taken in liquid, essential oil or pill form. This herb may be beneficial when used internally and can help with the treatment of stomach and intestinal...
Abdominal cramping is a common symptom that can have a variety of causes. In most cases, abdominal cramps are not serious and occur as a result of the gas and bloating associated with digestive diseases or intestinal infections. Occasionally,...
Gastroparesis is a condition in which stomach muscles do not function normally, which prevents your stomach from emptying properly. Gastroparesis is caused by damage to the vagus nerve, which controls stomach muscles. Gastroparesis is a common...
Psyllium is a type of soluble fiber that absorbs water and adds bulk to your stool while keeping it soft and easy to eliminate. Psyllium seed husks can help to treat both diarrhea and constipation, as well as other intestinal problems. Some...
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