Tag: Ulcer

A skin condition characterized by tissue death and secondary infections, Buruli ulcers are caused by bacteria of the Mycobacterium family. When the infection becomes too severe or widespread, amputation is the only choice doctors are left with. Prompt detection, herbal remedies like aloe vera and antibiotic use can prevent it from spreading to the bone tissue.

Do you know all that bananas have to offer? These tasty fruits can fight cancer thanks to antioxidants and tumor necrosis factor. Bananas even have dopamine, a neurotransmitter linked to reward and emotion. It’ll instantly boost your mood! Bananas are also high in potassium, making them ideal for improving muscle cramps, high blood pressure, and risk for kidney stones. Additionally, their phytosterols will lower blood cholesterol, while other properties heal ulcers.

A sage, licorice, witch hazel, or chamomile mouthwash or a plain salt water rinse can help crack the whip on mouth sores. Or apply turmeric paste, honey, or myrrh tincture. Avoid toothpastes with sodium lauryl sulfate. Make sure you are getting enough B vitamins, iron and zinc if you’re prone to canker sores.

Sometimes, even if your diet is regular and so is your exercise routine, you would still put on weight for unknown reasons. Ulcers, acid reflux disease, food intolerance, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, and bacterial overgrowth are some digestive issues that could lead to weight gain or even a heavy, uncomfortable feeling. The symptoms can also be painful, and if left untreated could become quite serious.

Digestive problems can affect the quality of your lifestyle and reduce the nutrient intake. Peptic ulcers, celiac disease, diverticulitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and constipation are common problems that affect the digestive system. While prescription drugs are usually used to treat them, drinking enough water, high-fiber intake, and exercising every day can prevent and treat them. Ensure that you seek medical help at the earliest when you notice symptoms like gas, bloating, acid reflux, and stomach pain.

Most of us do everything we can to avoid the topic of pooping. And while it doesn’t exactly make for great dinner table conversation,...

Nausea is an uncomfortable and frustrating condition. What's worse? It's hard to tell what exactly caused it. However, if you often feel queasy after eating, the following factors might have caused it. Food poisoning causes stomach ache, dizziness, and chills. Stomach ulcer causes a dull burning pain in the stomach. GERD causes heartburn, while gallstones cause abdomen pain. Heat stress, cyclic vomiting syndrome, and pregnancy are other possible causes of nausea.

A peptic ulcer is one of the most painful, invisible conditions you can suffer from. It is caused due to excessive use of painkillers, because of a bacterium, or even due to stress. The most important sign of an ulcer is a gnawing pain in the stomach that radiates out. Other symptoms include poor digestion, gas, nausea and a severe loss of appetite. Treatment for ulcers is based on their cause. An untreated ulcer can be very dangerous.

Parsley isn’t just another garnish. This fragrant herb boasts anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties, making it useful for preventing cancer and arthritis pain. It even protects against stress ulcers by increasing the lining of the intestinal tract. If you have painful period cramps, eat more parsley to improve dysmenorrhea symptoms. Struggling with high blood pressure? Parsley is hypotensive and enhances heart health.

Aloe water is made by extracting the gel from Aloe plants and juicing them up. They can further be diluted with water and taste can be improved with a sweetener. Aloe water and aloe juice has several benefits, ranging from slowing down ageing and treating mouth ulcers to protecting the body from oxidative stress. Moreover, aloe water can also be used to control blood sugar, treat asthma and even prevent a candida infection.

Toothpastes were invented to keep away oral diseases and help us maintain oral hygiene. But, today, most of the toothpastes that are available contain harmful chemicals that cause damage to the enamel and the gums. Some chemicals may even cause oral and breast cancer. As consumers, we must know the ingredients of the toothpaste we buy and avoid using the ones that contain harmful chemicals.

Do you feel tired easily, have difficulty swallowing food, or feel any discomfort when you're gorging on a fatty meal? Your body may be hinting that all's not well! These symptoms are just one of many other warning signs of cancer. It is important that you don't pass off any of these signs as a common occurrence and seek medical assistance as soon as possible.

Studies reveal people with non-O blood group have a higher risk of getting a heart attack and developing cardiovascular diseases. Blood types AB and A have an increased risk of developing stomach cancer and type O was associated with a risk of peptic ulcers. Another study revealed people with AB blood type have a higher risk of memory loss as they get older.

With various nutritional and health benefits, different parts of the chironji (Buchanania lanzan) plant are widely used in Ayurvedic medicine. Chironji seeds, especially, are used...

Black poop can be caused by dark-colored foods and drinks you had – say black licorice or blueberries. Taking iron supplements or certain painkillers can also turn your poop black. More serious causes include bleeding in the upper GI tract due to peptic ulcers, gastritis, esophageal varices, or cancer. Blood mixed with poop is black. If you also have abdominal pain, diarrhea, or a fever, visit a doctor.