diseases and disorders 
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DIVERTICULITIS

IRRITABLE BOWEL DISEASE

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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Constipation and Exercise

Exercise does not help constipation. A recent study looked at the frequency of bowel movements in a large group of people. These people were told not to exercise for several weeks, then they were started on a regular exercise program for many weeks. At the end of the study the number of bowel movements per patient during each period was compared and there was no difference.

In fact, vigorous exercise can actually promote constipation if it results in prolonged dehydration, which encourages the colon to absorb more water from the stool.

Ulcers and infection 

Studies have shown that if anti ulcer medicine is given that heals the ulcer but antibiotics are not given to cure the infection, then up to 90% of ulcers will recur within one year. Be sure your doctor cures your infection also (not just your ulcer).

Fatty Food Intolerance and Gall Bladder Diseases: Is there a relationship? 

More than 30 years ago, a British family practitioner did an interesting study of his own patients. He asked them several questions regarding food intolerances and upper abdominal pain before studying their gall bladders for the presence or absence of gall stones. His conclusion: There is no relationship between the presence or absence of gall stones and fatty food intolerance. Stated another way: Fatty food intolerance is not an indication for gall bladder testing.

Bland diet and ulcer diseases: Is there any reason to eat a bland diet?

Many years ago people were given milk alternating with antacids every half hour in order to treat ulcer disease. Use of a bland diet was routine. It was subsequently shown that milk was a very strong stimulant of acid secretion. Currently, bland diets are not used in the treatment of ulcer disease. Go ahead and eat that burrito!

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