Indigestion is often a sign of other underlying problem rather than a condition of its own.
What is Indigestion?
An upset stomach also called dyspepsia. Indigestion refers to a condition of impaired digestion characterized by chronic or recurrent pain in the upper abdomen.
Indigestion is a term used to describe a feeling of fullness or discomfort during or after a meal. It is accompanied by bloating, belching, nausea, or heartburn.
What cause Indigestion?
Lack of digestive enzymes causes Indigestion. It is due to;
• Poor eating habits
Inadequate chewing of food, eating late in the day and eating on the run.
Poor eating habits resulted in inadequate production of digestive enzymes.
• Aging
As we grow older, our body starts to produce lesser digestive enzymes.
Indigestion is often a sign of other underlying problems such as gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) or gallbladder disease rather than a condition of its own.
Causes of Indigestion include;
• Peptic ulcers disease
• Abnormality of the pancreas or bile ducts
• Cancer
• Gastro paresis (a condition where the stomach doesn't empty properly; this often occurs in diabetics)
• Stomach infections
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Thyroid disease
Sometime the cause of Indigestion is not known. If the conditions improves so does indigestion. This type of indigestion is called functional dyspepsia.
Who are at risk of Indigestion?
Indigestion is extremely common. Men risked increases with excess of alcohol consumption, medication such as aspirin may irritate the stomach.
Men with stomach ulcer and emotional problems such as anxiety or depression may also cause upset stomach.
Any conditions in men where there are abnormalities in the digestive tract.
How to prevent Indigestion?
Below are some preventive methods which you can follow;
1. Eat plenty of fiber.
Vegetables, fruits, whole grain cereals, and nuts contain plenty of fiber
2. Chew your food.
Chewing slowly and thoroughly helps to break down food.
3. Eat less (small potion).
More food means our stomach must produce more acid to digest the food we eat. This in return will increase our chances of getting heartburn and indigestion.
4. Exercise regularly.
Exercise to maintaining a healthy weight. Excess weight put pressure on our abdomen, pushing up our stomach and causing acid to back up into our esophagus.
5. Avoid stress.
Stress reduces the production of digestive enzymes thus slows down the digestive process.
6. Increase water intake.
7. Stop drinking too much alcohol.
8. Stop smoking
Sometimes, no matter what you do, indigestion still occurs.
Symptoms of Indigestion
If you have the following symptoms, you are having indigestion.
• upset stomach or stomach pain / ache
• fullness or discomfort during or after a meal
• heartburn
• loss of appetite
• feeling sick
• bloating
• flatulence (fart or gas passed from your rectum)
• burping or belching
• nausea
Depending on the cause of your indigestion, your symptoms could be mild. It may come and go quickly. But if it happens frequently and your condition got worst, it is bests that you consult your family doctor.
Treatment for Indigestion
You can buy a range of indigestion medicines over the counter from your nearest pharmacy store without a prescription.
Always read the prescription information that comes with the medicine and if you have any questions, you can ask the on duty pharmacist for advice.
Antacids are medicines that relieve indigestion by neutralizing the acid in your stomach. They usually contain magnesium or aluminum.
Some medicines for indigestion contain an ingredient called alginate, which forms a floating barrier on top of your stomach contents, to prevent reflux.
Side-effects of antacids include diarrhea and constipation.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Urinary Tract Infection An Infection Of The Urinary System
Any part of your urinary system can become infected. Serious complications can occur if a urinary tract infection spreads to our kidneys.
Urinary tract infection is an infection that starts from your urinary system. The urinary system is composed of the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Infections of the urinary system can be very serious and life threatening.
Any part of your urinary system can become infected but usually most infections involve the lower urinary tract which is the bladder and the urethra.
• Kidneys infection on one or both kidneys is called pyelonephritis.
• Ureters infection when the tubes that carry urine from each kidney to the bladder are infected. This type of infection is rarely happen.
• Bladder infection is called cystitis.
• Urethra infection when the tube that empties urine from the bladder to the outside is called urethritis.
Serious complications can occur if a urinary tract infection spreads to your kidneys.
Function of the urinary system
The function of the urinary system is to get rid or remove liquid waste from your body through your urine. Thus, keeping a healthy balance of substances and salts in the blood and produce a hormone that contributes to the formation of red blood cells.
Urination helps you prevent infections. Your prostate gland also produces fluids that prevent bacterial growth.
Causes of urinary tract infection (UTI)
Urinary tract infections are caused by germs or bacteria called E-coli that live in the colon or Klebsiella.
This bacterium enters the urethra causing an infection called urethritis and then move on to the bladder causing an infection called cystitis which later spread to the kidneys causing an infection called pyelonephritis.
Normally your body is able to fight these bacteria. But, certain underlying conditions increase the risk of having urinary tract infections.
The following are conditions that increase the risk of developing a urinary tract infection;
• Diabetes or any disease that suppresses the immune system.
• Aging Men.
• Urinary retention (Unable to empty bladder completely).
• Men who have a urinary catheter inserted into their urinary tract are more prone to urinary infection.
• Bowel incontinence.
• Men with abnormalities of the urinary tract (narrowed urethra), enlarged prostate or anything that blocks the flow of urine are more susceptible to infection.
• Kidney stones.
• Immobile or bedridden for a long period of time.
• Surgery or other procedure involving the urinary tract.
Symptoms of urinary tract infection (UTI)
Some men do not experience any symptoms but will experience some or all of the following symptoms;
• The urge to urinate but often a small amount of urine is urinated out.
• Painful or burning feeling during or after urination.
• Cloudy or milky urine. Reddish urine if blood is present.
• Urine has a foul or strong odor.
• Back pain or aches.
If the infection spreads to the kidneys, symptoms may include;
• High fever indicating that the infection has moved into the kidney.
• Nausea and vomiting feeling.
• Fatigue with ill feeling.
• Side, back or groin pain.
• Warm flushes or reddened skin.
• Confusion in elderly men.
• Occasionally severe abdominal pain.
How to prevent urinary tract infection (UTI)
Urinary tract infection (UTI) can be prevented by;
• Treating it with appropriate antibiotics.
• Treating underlying causes immediately after manifesting of their symptoms.
• Drink adequate amount of water.
• When the urge to urinate, do not hold urination. Take your time do not rush.
• Maintain personal hygiene and cleanliness after urination.
• Clean up properly after sex.
Men are protected from urinary tract infection because of the long urethra, secretions from the prostate and seminal vesicles and also repeated ejaculation. All these are flush out and prevent infection.
Urinary tract infection is an infection that starts from your urinary system. The urinary system is composed of the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Infections of the urinary system can be very serious and life threatening.
Any part of your urinary system can become infected but usually most infections involve the lower urinary tract which is the bladder and the urethra.
• Kidneys infection on one or both kidneys is called pyelonephritis.
• Ureters infection when the tubes that carry urine from each kidney to the bladder are infected. This type of infection is rarely happen.
• Bladder infection is called cystitis.
• Urethra infection when the tube that empties urine from the bladder to the outside is called urethritis.
Serious complications can occur if a urinary tract infection spreads to your kidneys.
Function of the urinary system
The function of the urinary system is to get rid or remove liquid waste from your body through your urine. Thus, keeping a healthy balance of substances and salts in the blood and produce a hormone that contributes to the formation of red blood cells.
Urination helps you prevent infections. Your prostate gland also produces fluids that prevent bacterial growth.
Causes of urinary tract infection (UTI)
Urinary tract infections are caused by germs or bacteria called E-coli that live in the colon or Klebsiella.
This bacterium enters the urethra causing an infection called urethritis and then move on to the bladder causing an infection called cystitis which later spread to the kidneys causing an infection called pyelonephritis.
Normally your body is able to fight these bacteria. But, certain underlying conditions increase the risk of having urinary tract infections.
The following are conditions that increase the risk of developing a urinary tract infection;
• Diabetes or any disease that suppresses the immune system.
• Aging Men.
• Urinary retention (Unable to empty bladder completely).
• Men who have a urinary catheter inserted into their urinary tract are more prone to urinary infection.
• Bowel incontinence.
• Men with abnormalities of the urinary tract (narrowed urethra), enlarged prostate or anything that blocks the flow of urine are more susceptible to infection.
• Kidney stones.
• Immobile or bedridden for a long period of time.
• Surgery or other procedure involving the urinary tract.
Symptoms of urinary tract infection (UTI)
Some men do not experience any symptoms but will experience some or all of the following symptoms;
• The urge to urinate but often a small amount of urine is urinated out.
• Painful or burning feeling during or after urination.
• Cloudy or milky urine. Reddish urine if blood is present.
• Urine has a foul or strong odor.
• Back pain or aches.
If the infection spreads to the kidneys, symptoms may include;
• High fever indicating that the infection has moved into the kidney.
• Nausea and vomiting feeling.
• Fatigue with ill feeling.
• Side, back or groin pain.
• Warm flushes or reddened skin.
• Confusion in elderly men.
• Occasionally severe abdominal pain.
How to prevent urinary tract infection (UTI)
Urinary tract infection (UTI) can be prevented by;
• Treating it with appropriate antibiotics.
• Treating underlying causes immediately after manifesting of their symptoms.
• Drink adequate amount of water.
• When the urge to urinate, do not hold urination. Take your time do not rush.
• Maintain personal hygiene and cleanliness after urination.
• Clean up properly after sex.
Men are protected from urinary tract infection because of the long urethra, secretions from the prostate and seminal vesicles and also repeated ejaculation. All these are flush out and prevent infection.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Top 10 most searched Men’s Health Topics
Men are likely to turn to the Internet for information or learn more about their health topics.
This is because men generally don’t like to discuss about their health issues due to embarrassment or they do not want their family to know about it so as not to worry them.
Base on the top 10 most searched men’s health topic in the internet prostate cancer, urinary tract infections and insomnia are among the top three.
Men are also searching for topics on ulcerative colitis, prostatitis and hair loss. They also wanted to learn or know more about vasectomies and indigestion.
Below are the lists of top 10 most searched men’s health topic in the internet.
1. Prostate Cancer
Prostate being a sexual gland, it requires the male sexual hormone, testosterone to grow. This gland is not readily appreciated as it is not visible outside the body …
2. Urinary Tract Infection
Urinary tract infection is an infection that starts from our urinary system. The urinary system is composed of the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Infections of the urinary system …
3. Insomnia
Insomnia is defined as sleeping difficulties. Insomnia is a condition in which you have trouble falling or staying asleep. It could not be defined by the number …
4. Hair Loss
Hair is men crowning glory associated with power, virility and youth. So, when men start to loss hair, they would also lose their self-confidence, self-esteem and become self …
5. Vasectomy
Vasectomy is a permanent surgical sterilization procedure for men. It should not be confused with castration. Castration is a surgical procedure to remove the testicle(s)…
6. Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative colitis is ulcers, small sores found in the inner lining of the rectum and colon. They are form when inflammation killed the cells that line the colon. The ulcers will bleed and produce pus...
7. Diabetes
Diabetes is a condition when our body losses the ability to regulate and control the glucose levels in the blood. As the result a diabetic person would have an …
8. Impotence
It is a degrading word attached with a social stigma when it is directed at someone as an insult. When labeled on a man, he is considered not man enough due to his …
9. Prostatitis
Prostatitis is the infection and inflammation of the prostate gland. As the term is too general, it does not described accurately other abnormalities that can be associated with prostate …
10. Indigestion
Indigestion is a term used to describe a feeling of fullness or discomfort during or after a meal. It is accompanied by bloating, belching, nausea, or heartburn …
These articles are intended for information only. Any medical concerns that are found related after reading these articles are advice to seek their family doctor or medical professional advice.
Posted by: Mo Salle
This is because men generally don’t like to discuss about their health issues due to embarrassment or they do not want their family to know about it so as not to worry them.
Base on the top 10 most searched men’s health topic in the internet prostate cancer, urinary tract infections and insomnia are among the top three.
Men are also searching for topics on ulcerative colitis, prostatitis and hair loss. They also wanted to learn or know more about vasectomies and indigestion.
Below are the lists of top 10 most searched men’s health topic in the internet.
1. Prostate Cancer
Prostate being a sexual gland, it requires the male sexual hormone, testosterone to grow. This gland is not readily appreciated as it is not visible outside the body …
2. Urinary Tract Infection
Urinary tract infection is an infection that starts from our urinary system. The urinary system is composed of the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Infections of the urinary system …
3. Insomnia
Insomnia is defined as sleeping difficulties. Insomnia is a condition in which you have trouble falling or staying asleep. It could not be defined by the number …
4. Hair Loss
Hair is men crowning glory associated with power, virility and youth. So, when men start to loss hair, they would also lose their self-confidence, self-esteem and become self …
5. Vasectomy
Vasectomy is a permanent surgical sterilization procedure for men. It should not be confused with castration. Castration is a surgical procedure to remove the testicle(s)…
6. Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative colitis is ulcers, small sores found in the inner lining of the rectum and colon. They are form when inflammation killed the cells that line the colon. The ulcers will bleed and produce pus...
7. Diabetes
Diabetes is a condition when our body losses the ability to regulate and control the glucose levels in the blood. As the result a diabetic person would have an …
8. Impotence
It is a degrading word attached with a social stigma when it is directed at someone as an insult. When labeled on a man, he is considered not man enough due to his …
9. Prostatitis
Prostatitis is the infection and inflammation of the prostate gland. As the term is too general, it does not described accurately other abnormalities that can be associated with prostate …
10. Indigestion
Indigestion is a term used to describe a feeling of fullness or discomfort during or after a meal. It is accompanied by bloating, belching, nausea, or heartburn …
These articles are intended for information only. Any medical concerns that are found related after reading these articles are advice to seek their family doctor or medical professional advice.
Posted by: Mo Salle
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