Acidic foods have a low potenz hydrogen, or pH, score, which reflects the amount of acid your stomach produces during digestion. While foods with a pH below 7.0 are considered acidic, foods with a pH above 6.9 are considered alkaline. Acidic foods...
Upper abdominal pain followed by nausea after eating can indicate many different problems and complications. The pain can range from a dull, throb to a sharp, shooting pain. Sometimes gas can cause abdominal pain and nausea. In certain instances,...
Most people do not experience symptoms of nausea and abdominal pain after eating a normal amount of food. Occasionally, overeating may cause some stomach discomfort, such as stomachache, gas and bloating. The onset of nausea and abdominal pain...
Many conditions can cause stomach or abdominal pain, nausea or dizziness. Coexisting abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, however, suggest an underlying condition that may require medical attention. A person with these symptoms should visit a...
Sculpt N' Cleanse is an herbal colon cleanse product that may support your weight loss goals. Health Direct, the manufacturer, claims that cleansing toxins from the body represents the first step of an effective weight loss plan. This product...
Taking niacin, in the form of nicotinic acid, may help you reduce your cholesterol levels. Niacin not only lowers bad cholesterol, or LDL, but it can also raise good cholesterol, or HDL. But the high dosages of niacin necessary to reduce...
The menstrual cycle is a period of monthly bleeding that helps prepare a woman for pregnancy. Common symptoms associated with the menstrual cycle include dull, crampy abdominal pain, nausea, irritability, insomnia and appetite changes. Improve...
Whey protein powder is a highly digestible protein source derived from cow's milk. Along with providing a full spectrum of amino acids essential for humans, whey protein boasts a high concentration of branched-chain amino acids---leucine, valine...
Vitamins and minerals are obtained through eating healthy foods daily. Vitamins and minerals work to keep every system in your body running efficiently while reducing the risk of developing health complications such as heart disease or cancer....
Diverticulosis is a condition that is characterized by the formation of diverticula, or pouches, along the walls of your intestines. Although diverticulosis typically produces no symptoms, these can fill with wastes and become inflamed, a...
Pinworms, or threadworms, are white, thin worms that range in size from 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch. They are the leading cause of intestinal worm infection in America, according to the Mayo Clinic, and affect school-aged children more than any other age...
Tricor, known chemically as fenofibrate, decreases triglyceride levels in the blood and increases high-density lipoprotein cholesterol or HDL-C. Elevated triglycerides clog your arteries and cause atherosclerosis, a leading cause of heart disease...
Nausea and stomach aches are signs of unrest in the gastrointestinal tract. According to the experts at the Mayo Clinic, these symptoms are not usually signs of serious conditions, but there are some life- threatening conditions that can cause...
Abdominal pain is defined by Medline Plus as pain felt anywhere between the chest and the groin. Vomiting is a defense mechanism used by the body to force stomach contents up and out through the esophagus and mouth to avoid potential bodily harm....
Gallbladder cancer is a relatively uncommon condition that occurs when a malignant tumor forms on the gallbladder--the organ located just beneath the liver. The early symptoms of gallbladder cancer are not always obvious, or they may resemble the...
Prilosec is a brand-name prescription medication that is marketed by the pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca. The active component in Prilosec is omeprazole, which was approved by the FDA in 1989 as a gastric acid reducer, according to Drugs.com....
Diverticulosis is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder that causes small pouches, or diverticula, to bulge outward at weak spots along the lining of the large intestine, or colon. Caused by a low-fiber diet that creates hard, constipated stools,...
The appendix is a small finger-like organ attached to the large intestine. When a blockage occurs in the appendix, bacteria begin to grow and an infection develops, also referred to as appendicitis. Symptoms of appendicitis includes fever, nausea,...
Prevacid, the brand name product of lansoprazole, is a prescription and over-the-counter drug classified as a proton pump inhibitor, or PPI. It is used for the short-term treatment of stomach ulcers, symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease, or...
If you have gallstones, you may experience significant abdominal pain, especially after eating foods high in fat. Often the only treatment for gallstone pain during pregnancy is symptom management through lifestyle changes and pain medication. As...
The digestive system functions to break down large food particles into small molecules the body can absorb. The organs of the digestive system include the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum and anus. Many...
If you have a history of gallstones, and feel have abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting after eating, your doctor may recommend you have your gallbladder removed to improve your symptoms. Like any surgery, it is important that you follow your...
Metamucil is a brand name for a fiber supplement containing psyllium. Produced by Procter & Gamble, Metamucil is available in powder form, single-serve powder packs and wafers, all in various flavors, as well as in capsules. Taking too much...
Following a balanced diet and exercising regularly may help you prevent peptic ulcers, or open sores in the lining of your stomach or the upper segment of your small intestine. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables may speed the healing of...
There is no scientific evidence that natural gallbladder cleanses work, according to the Mayo Clinic. In fact, the Mayo Clinic warns that gallbladder cleanses can cause abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea and vomiting. This is especially true of the...
An ulcer, a break or tear in bodily tissue, usually occurs in the stomach or small intestine. Ulcer signs and symptoms include abdominal pain, nausea and bloating. Though ulcers are caused primarily by e-Pylori bacteria, many things can trigger...
Bees collect resin from conifer and poplar trees and combine it with beeswax to make propolis, from which they build hives. Propolis is rich in antioxidants which help boost the immune system and fight infection, explains the University of...
Most people have had some experience with abdominal pain. The abdomen is the area between the ribs and pelvis. This is commonly referred to as the stomach, but the stomach is only one of many organs found within the abdomen. Several conditions...
Crestor or rosuvastatin is a medication in a class of drugs known as statins. Physicians prescribe Crestor to help treat high cholesterol along with diet and exercise. According to Drugs.com, Crestor works by reducing levels of "bad" cholesterol...
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