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Diseases of the digestive system (114 contents)
How to deal with food intolerance problems?
Food intolerances are an increasingly common health problem that affects people all over the world, affecting daily functioning and quality of life. Unlike food allergies, which trigger an immediate...
Insulin resistance may strengthen the link between obesity and periodontitis
Having insulin resistance, like obesity, increases the risk of developing periodontitis. This is the result of a study by a group of Chinese researchers led by Dr Shuei Jiang of Qingdao University,...
How to deal with bruxism problems?
Bruxism is the habitual clenching of the jaws and grinding of the teeth, which can lead to serious health consequences such as enamel abrasion, headaches, temporomandibular joint problems and facial...
What is a healthy diet for people with gut problems?
Gut health is crucial to the overall functioning of the body. Gut problems such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), bloating or food intolerances can significantly...
Gingivitis: can it be contracted?
Gingivitis is associated with a bacterial infection. Although the inflammation itself is not contagious, the bacteria responsible for its development can be transmitted between people, for example by...
Chronic sore throat - the cause may not be obvious
A chronic sore throat can affect the quality of sleep, daily functioning, general wellbeing and raise health concerns. Although sore throats are quite common and usually go away on their own,...
In which countries can we get acute diarrhoea while travelling?
Travelling is a wonderful opportunity to experience new cultures, flavours and landscapes. Unfortunately, they are also an opportunity for all sorts of health ailments, including acute diarrhoea....
Are the gut our second brain?
Did you know that the gut may play a much bigger role in your life than you think? The term 'second brain' is gaining ground in the scientific discussion about how the digestive system affects our...
Physical activity in children key to improving treatment of inflammatory bowel disease?
Inflammatory bowel diseases are characterised by chronic inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract, causing numerous symptoms and complications. The impact of physical activity on the course of...
Can celiac disease be confused with ADHD?
Can a child who has celiac disease have ADHD? If so, how can the symptoms be distinguished and is there really a scientific link between the two?
Malocclusion - how does it affect the patient's psychological functioning?
Can the appearance of occlusion impede daily functioning and negatively affect psychological well-being? Can the aesthetics of the dentition lower self-esteem?
Are algae the future of sustainable nutrition?
Algae is one of the products that scientists looking for a valuable food alternative to current crops have focused on. The conclusions reached by the researchers are presented below.
Mysterious hepatitis in children
More and more doctors around the world are sounding the alarm that they are diagnosing hepatitis of unknown aetiology in the youngest children. Several cases have also been diagnosed in Poland. Is...
E-cigarettes and oral health and periodontal disease
Electronic cigarettes are relatively popular - proponents of the novel nicotine-containing products argue that they are considerably safer than smoking regular cigarettes. On the other hand, however,...
Dysautonomia - a possible cause of syncope and dizziness
Dysautonomia is an abnormality of the autonomic nervous system. It can occur in the course of various neurodegenerative diseases, as well as in people with diabetes or coeliac disease. What symptoms...
Correlation between gluten and migraine. Is it possible?
Migraine is a chronic neurological disorder that manifests itself in headaches of varying severity from moderate to very severe, often difficult to endure. Migraine complaints also cause...
Constipation in children - symptoms, causes, remedies
Pain in the tummy, discomfort, crying - these are the first symptoms which may suggest that our baby is struggling with constipation. If he doesn't pass stools - the more we can assume that there is...
Bloody stools in a child - how to deal with them?
Bloody stools in children can have a variety of causes, but they should always raise parents' concerns and increase their vigilance. The problem should not be underestimated - in the case of...
Gastroesophageal reflux disease - can it increase cancer risk?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD, is one of the most commonly diagnosed conditions of the upper gastrointestinal tract. A recent study supports the theory that GERD may be linked...
A relationship that is not obvious: teething and fever
The typical complaints that can accompany teething include fever. However, this relationship is not as obvious as it might seem - during teething the baby should have, if anything, a rather slightly...
Gum recession: what is it and what can help us?
The receding gums (professionally known as gingival recession) are, in spite of appearances, a serious problem because, among other things, they promote tooth decay. The most important thing is to...
Correlation between dietary fructose and inflammatory bowel disease
A diet rich in fructose-containing foods exacerbates inflammatory bowel disease, and this may be influenced by changes in gut bacteria. This is what a recent study by researchers in New York suggests.
