What Is Diverticulitis?
Diverticulitis is a condition that affects the diverticula (small, bulging pouches or sacs that grow inside the walls of your colon). Inflamed or infected diverticula cause diverticulitis. The problem affects more than 50% of U.S. adults over age 60, causing severe abdominal pain and possibly needing treatment based on symptoms.
What Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that affects the gastrointestinal (GI) system. Symptoms include abdominal pain and cramping, bloating, diarrhea, and/or constipation. Women and people younger than age 50 are more likely to develop IBS.
Why the Liver's Healing Power Fails – and How to Keep It
Alcohol, medications, even junk food – we challenge our liver every day. Usually, it bounces back thanks to its remarkable ability to repair itself. The problem: If you drink too much for too long, the liver can lose that regenerative power.
What Does Stress Stomach Pain Feel Like?
Stress can produce both emotional and physical effects.1 Stomach pain from stress can be quite painful and can be accompanied by other symptoms like nausea, diarrhea, or constipation. These symptoms are due to a connection between the brain and the gut.
Trapped Gas Pain Location and Symptoms (and How IBS Causes Pain)
Trapped gas pain can be located in the upper or lower abdomen, under the ribs, or around the belly button. If you have IBS, however, pain in these locations isn't always due to trapped gas.
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