Malabsorption is failure of the body to absorb vitamins, minerals and other nutrients from food. It is much more common for a variety of reasons in the modern world, particularly with the decline of our overall gut health and digestion. Causes / Risk factors of Malabsorption Impaired digestive function Celiac disease Bacterial overgrowth in colon…

Gastritis refers to acute or chronic inflammation of the gastric mucosa.  It is a condition caused by a variety of conditions of the gastrointestinal tract.  Food allergies, gut pathogens, bacterial overgrowth and poor digestion are all commons causes.  Once gastritis is present, we find most patients become sensitive to many foods with bloating, fatigue, skin…

Flatulence is the accumulation of gas in the digestive tract. The intestine produces about 500-2000 mL of gas per day, mostly as a result of swallowed air and bacterial fermentation of carbohydrates in the GIT. The passing of gas via the rectum is normal in humans and the amount can vary from individual to individual.…

GERD Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Indigestion and reflux is caused by impaired digestion. It is a common problem and is frequently associated with gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) and more commonly known as heartburn. Gastro-esophageal reflux disease is a disorder resulting from repeated reflux of acid and gastric contents into the esophagus, mainly caused by lower…

Diverticulosis is the condition of having diverticulae in the colon, which are out-pouching’s of the colonic mucosa and submucosa due to weakness of muscle layers in the colon wall. Basically, raised pockets of your bowel wall that are weak and inflamed. These are more common in the sigmoid colon, which is a common place for…

Causes, Symptoms & Treatments for Diarrhea Diarrhea is characterised by unformed, watery stools and increased bowel movement frequency. Diarrhea may be acute or chronic. Acute diarrhea is often due to infectious agents and is accompanied by fever, chills and malaise. Gastroenteritis is caused by infectious agents (bacteria, virus, parasite, protozoa etc.) from contaminated food, water…

Constipation is a condition in which a person has difficult or infrequent passages of feces. Constipation may be functional or a symptom of underlying pathology, and may be acute or chronic, lasting days, months or years. It usually results from a delay in transit within the colon from a wide variety of diseases. Constipation may…

The incidence of food allergies and intolerances (including anaphylaxis), has increased dramatically in the last three decades. The exact cause of food allergy and sensitivity is unclear. There may be a genetic predisposition, but not in all cases. Causes of Food Allergies, Intolerances & food sensitivities Gut dysbiosis: compromises gut immunity, low beneficial bacteria, bacterial…

Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Celiac disease is an auto-immune condition caused by an abnormal immune response to gluten, the major storage protein found in wheat, barley, rye (and possibly oats). Gluten is made up of two main groups of proteins – gliadins and glutenins. The gliadin fraction reacts with an enzyme in the digestive tract…

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder, presenting as a variety of lower abdominal symptoms including altered bowel habits and abdominal pain.