5 Ways to Manage Hiatal Hernia Symptoms at Home
By Dr. Arif Maghribi Khan, MBBS, MD
While there are surgical options to treat a hiatal hernia, there are also several home remedies that can help in...
Read moreHiatal Hernia: Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
By Dr. Arif Maghribi Khan, MBBS, MD
What is hernia? A hernia occurs when a sac is formed when the peritoneum (lining of the abdominal cavity) comes...
Read more12 Natural Ways to Relieve Upper Abdominal Pain
By Dr. Arif Maghribi Khan, MBBS, MD
The upper abdomen is the part of the abdomen below the ribs to the navel area. It includes vital organs...
Read morePancreatitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Home Remedies
By Mehreen Qureshi, MD
Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas. This happens when there is congestion in the flow of digestive enzymes and...
Read more8 Home Remedies to Relieve an Upset Stomach
By Dr. Arif Maghribi Khan, MBBS, MD
An “upset stomach” refers to symptoms such as indigestion and diarrhea. It is not a disorder in itself, but having...
Read more7 Home Remedies for Ulcerative Colitis
By Dr. Arif Maghribi Khan, MBBS, MD
Ulcerative colitis is defined as inflammation in the bowel, colon, and rectum. It is an autoimmune disorder, which basically means...
Read moreGallbladder Problems: Causes and Ways to Prevent Them
By Shiza Khan, M.Sc. – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
The gallbladder is a very small pear-shaped found under the liver and is responsible for the storage of bile juice....
Read more10 Home Remedies to Manage Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
By Jennifer Cumberland, BSN, RN
Gastroenteritis or stomach flu is defined as inflammation of the stomach and small intestine, mostly caused by viral or bacterial...
Read moreGastroenteritis (Stomach Flu): Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors, and More
By Jennifer Cumberland, BSN, RN
Gastroenteritis, also known as stomach flu, is a condition in which the stomach and the small intestine become inflamed. It...
Read moreLeaky Gut: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Management
By Shiza Khan, M.Sc. – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
A leaky gut occurs when the intestinal barrier weakens due to digestive issues, infections, or drugs. A weakened gut causes...
Read more8 Risk Factors Associated With a Leaky Gut
By Shiza Khan, M.Sc. – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
The intestine is protected by an intestinal barrier that may be affected by various factors such as diseases of the...
Read moreHow to Manage Gastroparesis
By Carol Murakami, MD
The food that you eat is pushed through the digestive tract by the repeated contraction of the stomach muscles, which...
Read moreCholera 101: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Home Remedies
By Mark Travis, MD
Cholera epidemics claim many lives every year in underdeveloped and developing countries. It is an infection caused by the bacterium...
Read more8 Home Remedies for Excessive Burping
By Stephanie Hubbard, RN
Burping, also known as belching or eructation, is one of the ways your body expels the excessive gas trapped in...
Read more10 Signs That Indicate an Unhealthy Gut
By Shiza Khan, M.Sc. – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
It is said that your gut is your second brain, which is why gut health is essential for keeping the...
Read moreHemorrhoids (Piles): 9 Home Remedies to Reduce the Discomfort
By Mehreen Qureshi, MD
Hemorrhoids are lumps of tissue with blood vessels, muscles, and elastic fibers present in the anal passage. While most people...
Read more9 Most Common Causes That Lead to Peptic Ulcers
By Carol Murakami, MD
Stomach ulcers or peptic ulcers are a general term referring to an open sore or defect in the lining of...
Read moreFatty Liver Disease: Stages, Diagnosis, and Treatment
By Jinendra Satiya, MD
Fatty liver is the accumulation of fat within the liver, such that fat comprises more than 5%–6% of your normal...
Read moreStomach Ulcer Causes and Home Remedies
By Catherine Voght, RN, MSN, MBA, APRN-BC
An ulcer is a kind of erosion or open sore on the surface of an organ or tissue. Ulcers generally...
Read more7 Warning Signs of Gluten Intolerance and How to Manage It
By Robert Floyd, MD, IFMCP
The term gluten intolerance refers to 3 distinct disorders involving the gut and the reactions associated with the gut when...
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