If you are new to FODMAPs, read our overview first. Before embarking on a low-FODMAP diet, it is essential to seek approval and guidance from your healthcare provider. The initial phase of this…
The low FODMAP diet has been widely used for overall GI relief in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). However, decreasing intake of fermentable carbohydrates reduces available fuel for the gut microbiota, subsequently…
The microbiota refers to the collective community of microbes, that live on or within different parts of our bodies, like the skin, mouth, and gut. The gut microbiota is made up of trillions…
Key Takeaways about Inflammatory Bowel Disease Approximately 1,200,000 Million Americans and around 2.5 to 3 Million Europeans have Inflammatory Bowel Disease. See the prevalence statistics below: Recent population-based studies indicate that incidence rates…
How Common are Gastritis and Gastropathy H. Pylori gastritis is the most common type of gastritis, and nearly everyone who is infected with H. pylori develops chronic gastritis. About half of the world’s…
Incidence Patterns for Crohn’s Disease Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It causes inflammation of your digestive tract, which can lead to abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss and malnutrition….
What is GER? Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) happens when your stomach contents come back up into your esophagus. Many people have GER once in a while, and GER often happens without causing symptoms. In…
The most common method of fecal sampling is with a universal tube that contains a small spoon on its lid. Calprotectin is then assessed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) in an extract made…
A major scientific breakthrough in understanding the interaction of the nervous system with the digestive system occurred with the discovery of the so-called enteric nervous system (ENS) in the middle of the 19th…
Fecal calprotectin is a biochemical measurement of the protein calprotectin in the stool. Calprotectin is a calcium- and zinc-binding protein of the S-100 protein family which is mainly found within neutrophils and throughout…
The chart below represents the top 10 causes or triggers for IBS. The box sizes in the chart represent the relative popularity based on votes. To see the full list, check out the…
The chart below represents the top 10 treatments for GERD. The box sizes in the chart represent the relative popularity based on votes. To see the full list, check out the Candor Health…
What are Colon Polyps? Colon polyps are growths on the lining of your colon and rectum. You can have more than one colon polyp. Are colon polyps cancerous? Colon and rectal cancer —…
GI Effects of Covid-19 Diarrhea is a frequent symptom in patients infected with SARS-CoV-2, researchers report in articles published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Researchers propose suspecting COVID-19 in any patient with diarrhea,…
What are the Complications of Gastritis and Gastopathy? Peptic Ulcers Peptic ulcers are sores on the lining of your stomach or duodenum. Acute erosive gastropathy can cause peptic ulcers. H. pylori gastritis and…
