24 articles on "bowel"

What You Need to Know About Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) And Gastrointestinal (GI) Tract

Irritable bowel syndrome is a very common gastrointestinal disease in the United States. But as common as it is, not a lot of people know so much about the disease and those who are familiar with the disease seem to have little knowledge about it. T...

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Is Your Colon Toxic?

Is Your Colon Toxic? by: Jane Kriese The colon is the part of the large intestine extending from the cecum to the rectum. The most common sign of a toxic colon is constipation. Dead food leads to constipation, toxic build up, weight gain, and lo...

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Crohn's Disease

n's Disease by: Dr. Rita LouiseCrohn's disease is often confused with other inflammatory bowel disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome and ulcerative colitis, thus making it difficult to diagnose. Crohn's disease can affect any...

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Sigmoidoscopy Examination For Irritable Bowel Syndrome, IBS - 2 Types to Consider

As you know, the diagnosis of IBS can be very difficult. There is no single laboratory examination that can give a definite positive or negative result. In diagnosing for irritable bowel syndrome, a patient undergoes a battery of medical examinations...

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