Over 35 million people in the United States and as many as 15% of the population worldwide are affected by Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). IBS is a very common condition that affects the large intestine. It can cause unpleasant symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea or constipation. It is a chronic condition, and although its exact cause is still not fully understood, it has been linked to a number of different factors that increase the chances of getting IBS or trigger IBS ... [Read More]
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Treatments for Lactose Intolerance
Some people can eat almost anything they want without upsetting their stomach. This is not the reality for a lot of people. Many get sick minutes to hours after consuming specific groups of food, such as dairy products. Lactose intolerance is the inability of your small intestine to break down lactose into simpler sugars that can be absorbed into your bloodstream. You cannot increase your lactase production if you have primary or congenital lactase deficiency. However, you can control the ... [Read More]