Digestive Health
Find helpful articles on digestive health, with tips on improving gut health, preventing issues, and managing common digestive problems for better well-being.
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Long-term Effects Of Gallbladder Removal: What No One Tells You
(img by Medicover Hospitals) Wait, This Is Still Happening? So, let’s kick things off with a wild fact—studies say up to 1 in 5 people who’ve had their gallbladder removed end up wrestling with chronic diarrhea, sometimes for years. Years! That’s not exactly what the surgeon said as you were counting backwards, right? If you’re […]
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Had Gallbladder Removed Still Having Attacks? Here’s What’s Really Going On
(img by WakeMed) Didn’t See This Coming Did you ever think life would finally just…chill out after your gallbladder surgery? No more racing to the bathroom, no more attacking upper-abdomen pain, or playing food roulette every time you saw a slice of pizza? I totally did. But, here’s the kicker—sometimes, even after getting your gallbladder […]
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Can r Galbladder Grow Back Once It Has Been Removed Surgerical? Let’s Get Real
(img by WebMD) Wait…Why Is My Belly Still Acting Up? Okay, pause for a sec. Picture this: You walk out of the hospital minus one gallbladder, pretty sure you’ve sighed your last sigh over that stabbing pain on the right side. Fast forward a few months—or even years—and BAM. There’s that gnawing ache…again. What gives? […]
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Can I Wear Deodorant Before a Colonoscopy? Let’s Get Real About Prep
(img by GI Physicians Inc) Nervous About Colonoscopy? Did you ever imagine you’d spend this much time obsessing over… deodorant? Me neither. Yet here we are. If you’re gearing up for a colonoscopy and feeling a little antsy about prep—especially about whether you can stick to your morning hygiene routine—you’re in good company. Everyone freaks […]
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Do You Need to Be Make Up Free for Colonoscopy? Here’s the Messy Truth
(img by The New York Times) Colonoscopies & Unexpected Details Let’s dive right in. If you told me last year I’d spend my 33rd birthday week prepping for my first colonoscopy, I probably would’ve choked on my kale smoothie. I mean, I’m a CrossFit die-hard, full-time circus nerd, and the type who brings kale chips […]
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Can You Take Medicine with Water Before a Fasting Blood Test?
Let’s Be Real—Fasting Gets Weird You know that feeling when you’ve set your alarm for 6 AM, skipped your late-night snack (reluctantly), and now you’re wondering if it’s going to be just you, your rumbling stomach…and that little pill bottle side-eyeing you from the nightstand? Yeah, fasting blood tests can feel a bit like prepping […]
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Can I Drink Water Before a Fasting Blood Test? Here’s the Real Deal
(img by WebMD) But Wait, Can You? Okay, picture this… It’s the night before your blood test. You’re double-checking your instructions, maybe a little hangry already because you know the drill: “Don’t eat anything after midnight.” But your mouth is dry, and all you want is a gulp of water. Suddenly, it hits you—wait, can […]
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Fasting Labs Instructions: Can You Take an Antacid While Fasting?
(img by WebMD) Not-So-Simple Fasting Questions Let’s bust a myth right from the jump—because, if you’re like me, you’ve probably heard this too many times: “Just pop a Tums… chew gum… have a little sip of juice, it won’t matter!” Uh, not so fast. When you’re gearing up for fasting labs, the margins for error […]
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7 Foods to Avoid with Diverticulitis (So Your Gut Doesn’t Rebel)
Gut Trouble Lurking? Let’s be real—nobody wakes up thinking, “Today, I’d love a colon ache!” But if you’ve wrestled with diverticulitis, you know even one wrong move at the dinner table can spark days of groans, cramps, and…well, gut mutiny. Sometimes, it honestly feels like your colon is plotting against you. I hear you. I’ve […]
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Vitamins to Avoid with Diverticulitis: Your Gut’s Real-Life Survival Guide
(img by dr.vegan) Wait, Are Vitamins Not Always Our Friends? We all have that friend—or maybe it’s been you—stacking up on wellness gummies, superpowders, and rainbow-hued “immune boosters.” Vitamins feel like the ultimate do-gooders, right? But… what if you learned that, especially during a diverticulitis flare, some of those trusty pills can poke your poor […]