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Stomach problems can not only be uncomfortable and embarrassing, but they can actually cause serious problems. For example, it has recently come to light that Elvis Presley may not have died from a heart attack, but rather from chronic constipation. The King was too embarrassed to have the problem treated surgically (it would have required a colostomy bag), and he paid for his vanity with his life. At HealthWasp, we have no shame when it comes to health issues, and we hope that after reading about the various stomach ailments in this section, that you, too, will be able to hold your head high when discussing these problems with your doctor. Acid Reflux can be caused by several things, but many of the causes stem from issues of diet and excess weight. However, there are many different causes of acid reflux: Ashlee Simpson avoids dairy and sleeps with her head on an incline to reduce indigestion. Learn more ways to control Acid Reflux. Every few years, people’s lives are affected by food poisoning. E. Coli outbreaks are particularly common, because of the small number of bacteria required to make a person very ill. Avoid Food Poisoning here at HealthWasp.com. While intestinal parasites are associated with dogs in most people’s minds, they can also occur in humans. Find out all the little details in Intestinal Parasite. Stomach Flu should not be confused with influenza. The stomach flu, while it can be serious, is not the same as the much more serious influenza virus. Learn to tell one from the other in Stomach Flu. Stomach ulcers can be very painful. While they are all characterized by stomach pain, there can be many underlying causes. Make sure you can tell the difference in Ulcer.
A hydrocele is a condition in which fluid accumulates around the testicles. This accumulation of fluids results in a swollen scrotum. This condition is not unusual, especially in infants. Practically 10% of infant boys in the US have a hydrocele at birth. That said, this condition can occur at any age. In general, hydroceles are […]
According to screening studies, abdominal aortic aneurysms occur in four to eight percent of people screened. However, these are generally small. In the United States, an estimated 200,000 people are diagnosed with this specific aneurysm each year. It is the fifteenth leading cause of death in the US. An aneurysm is an enlarged area in […]
Renal kidney failure is also known as end-stage renal disease (ESRD), and over 660,000 Americans are living with the disease. Kidneys perform critical functions in the body. They work to remove waste and excess water from the body. They filter about a half of cup of blood every minute to remove such waste and fluids. […]
Acid reflux disease, also called Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic symptom caused by stomach acid entering into the esophagus from the stomach. Stomach acid or bile can flow into your food pipe, and the backwash of acid irritates the esophagus lining causing GERD. Between 10-20% of people in the Western world are affected […]
Intestinal parasites are parasites that settle in a human’s or animal’s gastro-intestinal tract. They prefer to live in the intestinal wall, although they can live throughout the body. They can be caused by drinking infected water, ingesting undercooked or raw meat, or through the skin. The two main types of intestinal parasites are protozoa and […]
Gastroenteritis is a medical condition that involves both the small intestine and stomach. It is caused by the inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Gastroenteritis has been called a stomach virus or stomach bug, and is more commonly referred to as the stomach flu (although it is unrelated to influenza). Gastroenteritis is developed through the ingestion […]
A stomach ulcer is the most common ulcer in the gastrointestinal tract. Stomach ulcers are acidic and very painful. Over 2/3 of stomach ulcers are associated with the helical-shaped bacterium Helicobacter pylori, which lives in the stomach’s acidic environment. Stomach ulcers can also be caused by over the counter pain relievers. There are three types […]