Joomla! site syndication http://www.colonfaqs.com Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:17:55 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.colonfaqs.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://www.colonfaqs.com Joomla! site syndication http://www.colonfaqs.com/Irritable-Bowel-Syndrome-IBS/Irritable-Bowel-Syndrome-IBS-and-Chronic-Diarrhea.html Irritable Bowel Syndrome-IBS and Chronic Diarrhea There are many reasons for chronic diarrhea and Irritable Bowel Syndrome - IBS may be a cause. If find that you are having consistent problems with diarrhea and can’t find a reason, or if your diarrhea isn’t associated with any other symptom, you might want to consider IBS. Knowledge of why your digestive tract is responding the way that it is, and figuring out methods to slow your bowel movements will help alleviate the problem of diarrhea in relation to IBS. First of all, you should see a doctor and get tested to make sure that your diarrhea is a result of irritable bowl syndrome and is not connected to another problem. Many times, having chronic diarrhea can be associated with simple malabsorption problems, Crohn’s disease or colitis. A doctor’s examination will be able to eliminate any other diseases or conditions from consideration. Irritable Bowel Syndrome - IBS - Irritable Bowel Syndrome - IBS Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:44:39 +0100 http://www.colonfaqs.com/Digestive-System/Understanding-Digestive-System-Disorders.html Understanding Digestive System Disorders In order to comprehend digestive system disorders it is vital to know how your digestive system is supposed to work. A disorder is simply a system or part of a system that is not performing the way it should. A system is a union of parts, all working together to complete a task or set of tasks. In the case of your digestive system the body parts and organs that are either in the digestive system or helping the digestive system all have the same goal. This is to turn what we eat and drink into nutrients that the body can use to grow cells that are needed for the purpose of bodily functions. Or, it is used to produce energy to fuel those bodily functions. Digestive System - Digestive System Mon, 16 Feb 2009 11:29:43 +0100 http://www.colonfaqs.com/Digestive-System/The-Digestive-System-and-How-We-Digest-Food-and-Liquids.html The Digestive System and How We Digest Food and Liquids To understand digestive system and digestive disorder we must understand the workings of our bodies. Everything in the digestive system is involved in the processing of the food and liquids that we consume into useable molecules. When all of the parts of the digestive system are working correctly the body is able to receive the molecules from the food that can then be turned into energy for fuel and nutrients that are used for cell growth and cell maintenance. When a part or parts of the digestive system don't work properly, then the body has trouble getting the energy or cell nutrients for growth, which results in disease or destructive conditions. Disease and conditions that impair the process of digestion can result in diseases and conditions of other systems in the body as a result of faulty digestion. Digestive System - Digestive System Sat, 24 Jan 2009 06:59:52 +0100 http://www.colonfaqs.com/Digestive-System/Conditions-Disorders-and-Diseases-of-the-Digestive-System.html Conditions, Disorders and Diseases of the Digestive System There are many conditions, diseases and disorders that affect the operation of the digestive system. The digestive system has many parts that have a role in the process of digestion including the digestive tract; esophagus, stomach and intestines, the liver and the pancreas A condition, like indigestion, while it can make a person feel uncomfortable, usually gets better with little or no treatment. There are diseases that can have long-term impact on the functioning of the digestive system, for example, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). If a person has IBD, a specialist called a gastroenterologist is called upon to help the individual cope with the disease. Digestive System - Digestive System Sat, 24 Jan 2009 07:45:48 +0100