Diet and nutrition have a great deal to do with managing your type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Since your doctor has provided guidelines for the maximum number of carbohydrates you should consume per meal, it pays to use your allotment wisely. The best strategy is to focus on consuming complex carbs and staying away from simple carbs. [Read more]
Patients suffering from gallbladder related issues such as gallstones may undergo gallbladder surgery to improve their condition. Though the gallbladder is an organ people can live without, some dietary adjustments may be necessary after gallbladder surgery to maintain proper digestive functioning. [Read more]
Gallbladder-related issues can cause a range of symptoms, some of which can become so severe your doctor may recommend gallbladder surgery for treatment. [Read more]
If you are one of the 20 percent of adults over the age of 65 who suffer from gallstones, you probably know the perils of indulging in a greasy meal all too well. [Read more]
Hope is something that a lot of Crohn’s disease patients have a hard time developing. A chronic condition, Crohn’s is a form of inflammatory bowel disease that causes severe upset stomach, malnutrition and general digestive dysfunction, including chronic diarrhea. Patients with Crohn’s disease experience inflammation in the colon as a result of a malfunctioning immune system. [Read more]
About 20 percent of Americans experience heartburn at least once a week. This uncomfortable condition can come on after overeating or eating foods that are excessively spicy or fatty. It can also be a sign that you have Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD, which is a condition marked by a dysfunctional lower esophageal sphincter (LES) that leads to repeated aggravation of the esophageal lining by stomach acids. [Read more]
The gallbladder is a storage vessel where digestive fluids sit until they are needed. In cases where digestive fluids are overproduced the fluids in the gallbladder can solidify and form into painful stones. [Read more]
It can be lonely living with a chronic condition. When you suffer from an ailment like Crohn’s disease or GERD, symptoms can go on for days, weeks and months without ceasing. [Read more]
Though the abdominal pressure of heavy lifting can worsen existing hernias, it isn’t always the cause of the problem, and other exercises can actually be very useful in preventing hernias by improving your abdominal strength and flexibility. [Read more]
Consistent workouts can help reduce your stress levels, improve digestion and control your weight, which is why your general surgeon in Ft. Myers may have recommended physical activity to help ease your symptoms. [Read more]