Digestion & Stomach Problems

Instructions Step 1: Learn the facts Learn what causes liver disease, including viruses, bacteria, and chemical or physical changes. Liver disease isn’t always accompanied by obvious symptoms. TIP: Check your family history. Liver disease can be hereditary. Step 2: Look for the yellow Look for yellowing of the eyes or the skin, also known as …

Transcript Man: Feeling the burn? Woman: Quick tips! Man: Sleep on your left side to help your esophagus’s natural curve keep stomach acid from coming up. Sweet dreams!

Instructions Step 1: Know what to avoid Avoid well-known gastrointestinal triggers, such as foods high in fat, insoluble fiber, refined foods, caffeine, coffee, carbonated beverages, and alcohol. TIP: Even decaffeinated coffee can trigger an IBS episode. Step 2: Choose fiber-rich foods Eat foods rich in fiber, such as dark and leafy greens, legumes, whole-wheat flour, …

Instructions : The U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not regulate the strength or effectiveness of herbal supplements. Brands may vary in dosage and strength. Always check with a physician before starting an herbal regimen. Step 1: Take capsules Take uva ursi capsules by mouth as directed. Capsules are generally 400 to 800 milligrams. Take …

Instructions Step 1: Increase fluids Treat your child’s diarrhea at home by increasing fluids that help replace electrolytes, like sports drinks. For babies, offer them additional breast milk or formula. TIP: Avoid plain water, fruit juice, and sodas. Step 2: Keep regular diet Continue your child on their regular diet. Step 3: Wash hands Frequently …

Instructions Step 1: Pain may not occur Know that pain and symptoms may not occur if the stone is small. Step 2: Recognize the symptoms Be aware that pain may occur during urination or you may have a persistent urge to urinate. Your urine may appear dark, bloody, or cloudy, and may have a foul …

Instructions : Kidney stones should be diagnosed by a doctor. Get medical attention if you have blood in your urine, cannot urinate, or have a high fever. Follow your doctor’s advice for treatment of kidney stones. Step 1: Recognize symptoms Determine if you have the symptoms of kidney stones, such as severe pain in your …

Instructions Step 1: Drink cranberry juice Add cranberry juice to your daily or weekly diet. Cranberry may cut the risk of urinary tract infections. TIP: You can also take cranberry supplements in capsule form. Step 2: Drink more water Drink plenty of water to flush out the urinary tract. Step 3: Take showers Skip the …

Instructions Step 1: Examine your triggers If you regularly suffer from mild indigestion, start taking note of which foods cause your problems, and eliminate them from your diet. Common culprits include coffee, citrus fruits, soft drinks, spicy food, and fried and other high-fat foods. Overeating in general, or eating too fast can also trigger indigestion. …

Instructions Step 1: Start a food diary Start a food diary and make a note every time a food irritates your stomach. Step 2: Exercise Exercise 30-60 minutes a day to maintain a healthy weight and reduce stress. Even a short walk after dinner will help. Step 3: Eat smaller meals Eat smaller meals and …

Instructions Step 1: Avoid fried foods Avoid fried foods, like French fries and onion rings, and foods that are high in acid, such as raw onions, garlic, hot peppers, and tomato sauce. TIP: Bake instead of frying. It’s healthier, and more stomach-friendly. Step 2: Minimize dairy Minimize your intake of dairy products. Lactose is a …

Instructions : See a doctor if persistent gas is accompanied by diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, or weight loss. Step 1: Control air intake Gas is often created by excess air intake. Avoid eating too quickly, drinking through a straw, drinking carbonated beverages, chewing gum, and sucking on hard candy. And quit smoking! TIP: Poorly fitted dentures …

Instructions Step 1: Eat slowly Eat small meals and chew your food thoroughly. Numerous small meals are easier on your digestive system than one or two large meals. Step 2: Stay upright after eating Stay upright after eating to aid digestion. Don’t lie down. Step 3: Don’t eat right before bed Avoid eating right before …

Instructions Step 1: Consider preventive medication Think preventively. Take an over-the-counter antihistamine 1/2 hour prior to boarding the boat or at the first signs of seasickness. You can also consult your doctor for prescription medication. Step 2: Drink plenty of water before you get on the boat Drink plenty of water prior to boarding. Dehydration …

Instructions Step 1: Check frequency of urination Check your frequency of urination. A swollen, infected bladder will make you feel the urge to urinate more often. Step 2: Pay attention to a burning sensation Check for a burning sensation when urinating, a common symptom of a bladder infection. TIP: Holding urine too long can encourage …

Instructions : Don’t hold in your urine if you have a bladder infection; it will make the condition worse by allowing the bacteria to flourish. Step 1: Fantasize about sex Fantasize about sex. Experts say thinking about sex preoccupies your brain, reducing your discomfort. Step 2: Scratch or rub your calf Scratch or rub the …

Instructions Step 1: Know what you’re dealing with. Heartburn occurs when food or stomach acid moves into the esophagus, causing discomfort and a bad taste in the mouth. Step 2: Eat several small meals throughout the day, rather than fewer, but larger, meals. Overeating can cause heartburn. Step 3: If you’re carrying extra pounds, try …

Instructions : Consult your physician before you change your diet or begin an exercise plan. Step 1: Drink at least eight glasses of water per day to reduce the risk of dehydration, which is a major cause of hemorrhoids. Step 2: Eat foods that are high in fiber, such as grains, cereals, and raw vegetables. …

Instructions : If your symptoms persist or worsen, or if they are accompanied by fever, severe vomiting, or bloody stool, consult your doctor. Step 1: Reach for relief Grab a cola or brew an herbal tea, such as peppermint or chamomile. TIP: Drink slowly, in small amounts. Step 2: Try ginger or cider vinegar Try …

Instructions Step 1: Stand up immediately The fastest way to get rid of heartburn is to stand up. Heartburn is caused by food and stomach acid moving up the esophagus; standing helps gravity work for you instead of against you. Step 2: Take a teaspoon of vinegar Try a spoonful of vinegar. Heartburn is sometimes …

Instructions Step 1: Try an acupressure trick Try this acupressure trick: Hold your hands up, palms toward you, and tap the sides of your hands against each other. Then, cross your arms in front of you like a genie, so that your palms rest on your elbows and tap that area. Alternate tapping the two …

Instructions : If constipation is accompanied by recurrent vomiting and abdominal pain, seek medical attention. Step 1: Drink more water Drink at least eight to 10 glasses of water per day. Constipation sufferers are often dehydrated. Step 2: Exercise regularly Stay active. About 30 minutes of physical activity each day will not only keep you …

Instructions Step 1: Test your tolerance Pay attention to the way typical dairy foods, like milk and cheese, affect you. Does ice cream make you sick, but yogurt leave you feeling fine? Do you react differently to goat’s milk than to cow’s milk? Make a note of every product that makes you feel gassy or …

Instructions Step 1: Hold your breath Hold your breath. Hiccups are caused by spasms of the diaphragm; stop breathing, and the spasms stop. Doing something that prohibits you from breathing—like drinking a full glass of water—can help. TIP: Be sure to exhale before you hold your breath, or this won’t work. Step 2: Breathe into …