Print This Article Post Comment Add To Favorites Email to Friends Ezine Ready

Digestive Disorders: Myths, Facts And Figures

By: Herbal Remedies Home | Health-and-Fitness | Diseases-and-Conditions


Digestive disorders are a pandemic problem that afflicts millions of people worldwide. In this particular article, I discuss a few of the more common disorders like heartburn and indigestion. Most people suffer from some sort of digestive disorders during their lifetime. It might be the common and less serious digestive system disorders like constipation, diarrhea, heartburn and irritable bowel syndrome or something more serious like acid reflux (GERD), ulcerative colitis and Chron’s disease.

While more than 27,000 of these were due to liver disease or cirrhosis, there were 121 deaths that were caused by constipation, which is typically not one of the serious or life threatening digestive disorders.

Over 1700 deaths were attributed to GERD, which is one of the digestive system disorders that can be effectively treated and controlled with medication, or herbal supplements, dietary and/or lifestyle changes. 825 deaths were due to ulcerative colitis and Chron’s, which are digestive disorders called inflammatory bowel diseases and 22 were attributed to irritable bowel syndrome.

It occurs due to irregular heartburn, which is the most common seen among all digestive problems. Currently according to a study about 30% of all Americans are suffering from indigestion more than once a month. In the year 2003-2004 about750, 555 of the world population were brought to hospital due to their acid reflux problems and other esophageal problems. There is nothing statistical available on the amount of money spend per year in the treatment of the digestive organism disorders and reflux. This could be due to the fact that many people get their treatment from these digestive problems from the contradict medicines or other home made processes of treatment or heal.

Heartburn isn't a heart attack or a heart problem at all. Heartburn is an actual burning sensation in the lower quadrant of the chest. This burning feeling can be accompanied with a bitter or sour like tasting in the mouth or throating. Heartburn can occur after eating a large meal and then lying down, this feeling can last for a few minutes or hours. Heartburn is a very common digestive disorders.

Statistics exist for the total amounts of prescriptions made for some or the other digestive system problems and diseases. About 2.5 million prescriptions by the doctors were made for ill-tempered bowel symptom in the year1990. One of the most surprising parts is that in the total population who took prescription from the doctors for their medication women were counted to be the maximum.

A million prescriptions were written in 1985 for constipation relief. Chronic constipation is sometimes a symptom of other digestive system disorders. For example, constipation or diarrhea may be present in irritable bowel syndrome.

If you believe that you suffer from one of the digestive system disorders or diseases, it is important to seek help. If you know that you suffer from one of the digestive disorders, it is important to get treatment. Most of the common digestive system disorders can be controlled and treated.



Article Source: http://www.eArticlesOnline.com

About the Author:
Visit Goherbalremedies Herbal Remedies, Natural Remedies Also Read About Benefits of Vitamin C, Vitamin C Supplement and Wheat Grass, Benefits of Wheat Grass

Tags: , , , , ,

Please Rate this Article

 

Not yet Rated

Click the XML Icon Above to Receive Diseases-and-Conditions Articles Via RSS!

Recent Related Articles From Diseases-and-Conditions

  • Yoga For Digestive Disorders
    By: Kevin Pederson | Aug 26th 2007
    Yoga for digestive disorders has a set of exercises or positions, 'asanas' that can provide you complete relief, be it the 'IBS' or irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea, constipation, heartburns, etc. Learn all about gastro-intestinal ailments and their treatment with yoga exercises and start feeling the change within a day o ... Read

  • Boosting The Immunity Of Your Pets.
    By: K9Shop | May 29th 2010
    Immune system is the defense mechanism of body which prevents external infections and attacks on a creature's health. The immune system needs to be maintained in a strong and efficient position in order to tackle most of the health related problems. This (Immune system) is like the first and strongest line of protective sy ... Read

  • Eating Disorders And Body Image - Prevention Tips And Treatment Methods
    By: Juliet Cohen | Jan 30th 2008
    Eating disorders are not due to a failure of will or behavior. Eating disorder is a complex compulsion to eat, or not eat, in a way which disturbs physical and mental health. A person with anorexia nervosa typically starves himself or herself to be thin and experiences excessive weight loss. Read

  • Causes Of Digestive Problems
    By: Tis Amit | Apr 8th 2010
    A digestive problem is one of the most common health problems that people of every age group are facing these days. There are various causes of digestive disorders. In this article, know more about various causes of digestive problems that are very common these days. Read

  • Your Immune System Needs Balance
    By: rolfie | Jan 14th 2007
    Taking an immune system supplement daily is very important. However most of us don't do it until ..... Read

  • Good Digestion Is Essential For Good Health
    By: Jennifer Kays | Jul 8th 2007
    The vital necessity of a healthy digestive system and methods to maintain and improve it. Read

  • Aloe Vera Juice For Healthy Digestion, Weight Loss, Detox And Antiaging
    By: Jennifer Kays | Nov 19th 2007
    Health benefits of Aloe Vera Juice. Read

  • Are You Suffering From Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
    By: Rai Micht | Apr 1st 2009
    The most familiar type of anxiety disorder is generalized anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders describes numerous types of abnormal, cathartic anxiety, dread, phobia and nervous state, which can occur suddenly of gradually, in a period of a number of years and can hinder or restrain the performance of normal everyday routine ... Read

  • Horse Ailments Disorders And Sickness In Horses
    By: Anthony Kristovich III | May 11th 2007
    Like humans and other living beings, horses too may fall sick even with best care. Horses are prone to sickness, injury and other related conditions. These mute animals could not express their pains and agony. Read

  • Anti Aging Digestion Enzymes Are Essential For Life
    By: Jennifer Kays | Dec 9th 2007
    Function and benefit of digestion enzymes. Read


Copyright © 2005-2011 eArticlesOnline, LLC - All Rights Reserved
Terms of Service | Privacy Policy