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Pre-diabetes is defined by the American Diabetes Association as having blood glucose levels that are higher than normal, but not high enough yet to be diagnosed as diabetes. Your doctor can do two different tests to determine if you have pre-diabetes. The tests are the fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test or oral glucose tolerance (OGTT) [...]

A fissure is an unnatural tear, cut, ulcer or crack in the anal opening. These can be very painful when having a bowel movement. The stool may be very hard and blood streaked. A fissure is often times due to constipation, inflammation or diarrhea as these conditions can cause irritation to the anorectal area. Fissures [...]

Celiac disease is a digestive disease that damages the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food. People with celiac disease cannot tolerate gluten, a protein in wheat, rye, and barley. Gluten is found mainly in foods but may also be found in everyday products such as medicines, vitamins and lip balms. Along [...]

The short answer is no. Gastritis is an inflammation in the lining of the stomach. It may be caused by food or medications, traumatic injury, surgery or severe infections. Gastritis has also been reported in people having undergone weight loss surgery for lap band placement. The most common symptom is abdominal upset or pain. There [...]

Itis itself is simply the medical terminology for inflammation. Pancreatitis therefore is an inflammation of the pancreas. This inflammation occurs when the digestive enzymes within the pancreas become active before they leave the pancreas and reach the small intestine. The job of the enzymes is to attack the food and break it down, so instead, [...]

There are a few tests your doctor may use to determine if your gallbladder is functioning correctly. These tests may include some or all of the following: liver function tests, complete blood count, amylase or lipase level tests, ultrasound, abdominal X-ray, CT scan, HIDA scan, MRCP, MRI, or ERCP. These tests can let the doctor [...]

Typically, the first is a blood test to measure the enzyme levels. This test shows only the levels and associates with some type of impairment to the liver, it does not measure the true function of the liver, or the reason for the elevation. The next series of tests may be done if you or [...]

Cleansing is a tradition among humans which has been around for thousands of years throughout all ages and cultures. Body purification has been part of our health and well-being for thousands of years. It was used in ancient times to reconnect with the divine. Detoxification is necessary today, just to stay healthy! Cleansing is a [...]

Eating healthy, getting adequate rest, staying warm and dry are the beginning steps to help decrease your chances of colds and the flu. Proper handwashing, with soap and using antibacterial sani-cleansers. The key to good handwashing practice is to wash with antibacterial soap rubbing the hands together for at least 30 seconds, followed by using [...]

There are a few things that will help with low stomach acid. First smaller meals help as your stomach doesn’t have to try processing a large quantity all at once. Adding a probiotic and digestive enzymes supplements help as well. With low stomach acid you want to be certain to include acids such as betaine [...]