Other gastrointestinal health
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![How Long Does Food Poisoning Last](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/5/5/how_long_does_food_poisoning_last_12557_300_150.jpg)
Food poisoning is a common condition that happens when you ingest drink or food that is contaminated with parasites, viruses or bacteria. When you have food poisoning, you suffer the uneasy symptoms from your digestive system, including vomiting, nausea, diarrhea and abdominal cramping. If you have been...
![What Does Mucus in Stool Mean - All Possible Reasons](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/5/9/3/what_does_mucus_in_stool_mean_all_possible_reasons_12395_300_150.jpg)
Few people actually take notice of mucus in stool, although this is more common than you may think. In spite of the above, it is not advisable to dismiss the presence of mucus as this symptom can be an important indicator of problems related to the digestive system. If you want to know more about what...
![8 Natural Methods to Relieve Constipation: Dietary Tips](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/9/9/8_natural_methods_to_relieve_constipation_dietary_tips_4993_300_150.jpg)
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Proper intestinal transit allows us to feel much lighter and less bloated, but for many people this is a rare occurrence. There are many causes of constipation, but the most common are due to poor eating habits and an overall lack of physical inactivity. Luckily, this also means that a few changes in your...
![What To Eat if You Have Stomach Cramps](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/0/0/what_to_eat_if_you_have_stomach_cramps_5007_300_150.jpg)
Stomach cramps can be very painful and a nuisance to our day to day life, often caused by irregular bowel movements, digestive problems or the accumulation of substances that when digested, cause problems. The truth is, when we suffer from stomach cramps, the last thing we want to do is eat food. However,...
![What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD)](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/5/2/5/what_are_the_signs_and_symptoms_of_gastroesophageal_reflux_disease_gord_7525_300_150.jpg)
Gastro-oesophageal reflux is an involuntary leakage of gastric contents into the oesophagus caused by inefficiency in the gastro-oesophageal area. Such condition is very common in pregnant women and typically stops after giving birth. However, for non pregnant people with gastroesophageal reflux disease,...
![What Happens if you Eat Expired Food](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/6/7/2/what_happens_if_you_eat_expired_food_11276_300_150.jpg)
Most food products tend to be sold with an expiration date on the label that will tell you for how long can you store it and consume it before food goes bad. Yogurt and cheese usually have a shortened expiration date after which they will start to rot or become moldy. Sometimes you will smell and taste...
![How to Know if your Drink Has Been Spiked](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/0/2/how_to_know_if_your_drink_has_been_spiked_11209_300_150.jpg)
Sadly, every year, many incidents are being reported of victims ingesting alcohol or other drugs against their consent. The crimes cannot always be apprehended, as they are usually perpetrated in seemingly non-threatening settings, such as summer parties, nightclubs, festivals, 'date nights', fraternity...
![How Often Can You Take Laxatives?](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/7/6/how_often_can_you_take_laxatives_10679_300_150.jpg)
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Laxatives are a a kind of medicine used to relieve constipation for people who have trouble as a result of different conditions or digestion problems. Laxatives can be very useful in relieving these problems in the short term, and can be taken in the form of tablets, capsules or liquid solutions, usually...
![How to Treat Intestinal Worms at Home](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/4/9/9/how_to_treat_intestinal_worms_at_home_9994_300_150.jpg)
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Roundworms commonly refers to an infection of the intestine caused by white and fine parasites, which, to be more specific, live in the large intestine. They then lay their eggs around the anus, which leads to symptoms such as intense itching, irritation and redness in that area. Anyone can contract pinworm...
![How to Know if I have Tapeworm](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/9/9/how_to_know_if_i_have_tapeworm_9997_300_150.jpg)
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Tapeworm is a parasitic worm that can can grow up to 10 metres in size and live in our digestive tract for up to 25 years, feeding on our nutrients. Once it enters the body, its head sticks to to gut wall and feeds on our food in order to grow. The worm consists of segments that fall off and are eliminated through...
![What to Eat if I Have Acid Reflux](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/2/5/7/what_to_eat_if_i_have_acid_reflux_7752_300_150.jpg)
Acid reflux is an unpleasant condition that causes burning, discomfort and heartburn, meaning you have very little desire to eat or perform certain activities. It is a condition that you may suffer from time to time but if it manifests itself a lot, you should be checked by a gastroenterologist in order...
![The Best Natural Laxatives](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/2/8/8/the_best_natural_laxatives_8882_300_150.jpg)
Do you suffer from constipation? When intestinal transit is not working properly, it is normal to feel uncomfortable and to have intense pain in the belly that often becomes swollen. To solve this problem you can use traditional medicine and take a laxative to help to clean you out or, if you prefer,...
![The best Herbal Teas For Constipation](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/0/5/0/the_best_herbal_teas_for_constipation_6050_300_150.jpg)
Slow or inefficient intestinal transit is largely due to conditions such as eating a diet low in fibre, having a sedentary lifestyle or a lack of essential hydration. This causes conditions like constipation which is characterized not only by having difficulty excreting but also by suffering with symptoms...
![Natural Constipation Remedies - 5 Delicious Fruit Juice Smoothies](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/6/6/5/natural_constipation_remedies_5_delicious_fruit_juice_smoothies_3566_300_150.jpg)
Natural juices can be an excellent natural remedy to relieve constipation fast both in children and adults. In general, the main causes of constipation are usually a combination of a low-fiber diet, lack of physical activity, significant changes in routine or gastrointestinal disorders.
Therefore, one of the first...
![What to Eat and Drink When you Have Salmonella](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/8/4/what_to_eat_and_drink_when_you_have_salmonella_5483_300_150.jpg)
Salmonella is one of the most common food-borne infections and usually occurs due to consumption of contaminated food or water. The symptoms appear 48 hours after being in contact with salmonella bacteria and usually are abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, fever and muscle aches. In addition...
![What Really Happens if I Swallow Chewing Gum](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/5/4/4/what_really_happens_if_i_swallow_chewing_gum_5445_300_150.jpg)
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When you swallow gum you immediately feel alarmed: what happens now? There are endless myths and legends about whether gum sticks to the stomach or wanders down your organs for seven years, but are they true? Is it really that bad?
What actually happens when you swallow chewing gum? At OneHowTo we want...
![How to Prevent Constipation - Causes and Remedies](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/5/4/how_to_prevent_constipation_causes_and_remedies_5459_300_150.jpg)
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When our bowel movements are irregular and we are unable to have regular stools, this is often because we suffer from constipation. This condition is very uncomfortable and unpleasant, it generates abdominal swelling and pain that may interfere with the patient's daily life.
But avoiding constipation is possible...
![How to get rid of pinworms naturally](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/4/4/1/how_to_get_rid_of_pinworms_naturally_3144_300_150.jpg)
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Pinworms are long, white, and usually vary in length from one centimetre. Once infected, the female worm lays its eggs on the skin around the anus. Amongst the symptoms of pinworm we can find anal itching, irritability, nausea and nervousness. These symptoms can often be confused with stomach flu, but...
![Foods to Help You Go to the Toilet](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/1/0/foods_to_help_you_go_to_the_toilet_2017_300_150.jpg)
Difficulty defecating is a common condition for many people. Leading a sedentary lifestyle, drinking little water, general bad bathroom habits and low fiber intake are primarily responsible for constipation. One of the important factors to alleviate this problem is to change your diet to incorporate foods...