
When it comes to, finding the cause of your problem could stomach more difficult than solving a Sudoku sophisticated. Use these symptoms decoder to help decipher what's going on with your gut
What is :. From the stomach up to the throat. It affects 20 percent of adults at least once a week
What it feels. Pain or burning under your chest that is usually worse after you eat or when you lie down, said Dr. David Peura, the former chairman. of the National Heartburn Alliance
Fix: If you feel the burn just a few times a year, treating it with antacids like Tums. If you get it a few times a week, you may have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). A doctor can determine if medication to reduce acid production will help you
Whether it :. Appendicitis, a narrow fingerlike pouch attached to the large intestine. About 10 percent of people will have trouble with it sometime in their life
What it feels like :. A dull discomfort around the navel moving to the lower right abdomen. It becomes very painful as time goes by-and walking makes the pain worse
Fix :. Go to the emergency room immediately! You need surgery to take out your appendix. If you wait too long, it can rupture, spewing bacteria all over your innards-disgusting and threatening the lives
What is :. A damage nerves that control the bowel, experienced by 20 percent of adults
What it feels like :. Nausea, bloating, diarrhea, or constipation and cramps in the lower part of your abdomen. These symptoms tend to diminish when you move your stomach, says Dr. Lauren Gerson, assistant professor of medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine
Fix :. Visit your doctor, who may prescribe an antispasmodic medication for. regulate your impulse to go and relieve the general discomfort and
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What they are: Pea- to golf ball-size nuggets in the gallbladder, sac connected to the liver and small intestine. Made of hardened cholesterol and bile (a fluid that helps digest fat), they are caused by high-fat diet or gall bladder that does not empty properly. Women are more likely than men to develop them-up to 20 percent of women have them at some time
What do they feel like :. A pain in your upper middle abdomen that moves to the right side, below your ribs. The pain may worsen after eating
Fix :. If the pain does not go away within a few hours or you run a fever or vomiting, go to the doctor. He can diagnose gallstones via CT scan or ultrasound. You may need surgery to remove the gallbladder
What is :. A pain in the stomach lining. Ten percent of the population will have one at some point in their lives
What it feels like :. That comes and goes but feels worse when you're hungry
Fix .: If you take non-steroidal drugs such as aspirin or ibuprofen, stop immediately, Peura said drug-gnawing stomach lining. See your doctor; You may need antibiotics to kill ulcer-causing bacteria, or even surgery
Whether it :. Discomfort after consuming dairy products because of the deficit in the enzyme that digests lactose, the sugar found in dairy products <. / P>
What if feels like :. Nausea, cramps, bloating, gas, and / or diarrhea 30 minutes to two hours after eating or drinking foods containing lactose
Fix: drink less milk, or with other foods to slow down the digestive process. Try experimenting with a variety of dairy products. hard cheese such as Swiss or cheddar have small amounts of lactose and generally do not cause symptoms. Important note for the lactose intolerant: because dairy products are some of the most common source of calcium, make sure you get enough of the other important minerals in your diet
Whether it :. The most common of a group of illnesses called inflammatory bowel disease. Crohn's usually affects the end of the small intestine and colon
What it feels like :. Persistent pain stomach, diarrhea, weight loss, sometimes fever. You may find blood in your stools
Fix :. Crohn's is most common in people under the age of 30. Although treatable, there is no cure. Treatments include anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids, you may have to take for a few years or for life
What is :. A common type of inflammatory bowel disease that affects only the colon and rectum. The young person's disease,Most cases are diagnosed at the age of 30
What it feels like: .. abdominal pain or cramps, bloody diarrhea, urgent need to defecate, weight loss, nausea, and sometimes vomiting
Fix: If mild, treat the symptoms with over-the-counter medications. In severe cases, you may need to take anti-inflammatory drugs or steroids
What is :. A digestive disease that damages the small intestine due to an intolerance to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. Often misdiagnosed as IBS, celiac disease is now considered one of the most common digestive disorders
What it feels like :. Cramps, bloating, and diarrhea. More serious symptoms include anemia, osteoporosis, and even infertility
Fix :. Avoid that pizza-cure for celiac disease is a gluten-free diet. Fortunately, there are plenty of gluten-free products available today
What is :. Deficit or an overabundance of hormones secreted by the thyroid gland. Too much can kick your metabolism into high gear; too little can make it sluggish
What it feels like :. A hyperactive thyroid can cause diarrhea; sluggish thyroid can cause constipation. Other symptoms vary for both hyper and hypothyroidism, but can include weight loss or weight gain, racing heart rate or low energy, anxiety or depression, hair loss, and more
Fix :. Thy doctor may prescribe medication to regulate your thyroid hormone. Sometimes surgery is needed in severe cases.
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