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• Nutritional deficiency


  When the body doesn't absorb or get from food the necessary amount of nutrients
• Nutritional deficiencies can lead to a variety of health problems including digestion problems, skin disorders, stunted or defective bone growth, and even dementia
• Constipation


  • Anything from three bowel movements a day to three each week, bowel movements are tough or happen less often than normal
• Symptoms of constipation


  • Few bowel movements
  • Trouble having a bowel movement (straining to go)
  • Hard or small stools
  • A sense that everything did not come out
  • Belly bloating
• Treatment for constipation


  1. Drink two to four extra glasses of water a day

  2. Try warm liquids, especially in the morning

  3. Add fruits and vegetables to your diet

  4. Eat prunes and bran cereal

  5. Exercise most of the days of the week
• Diarrhea


  When your bowel movements (or stools) become loose and watery
• Symptoms of diarrhea


  • Is very dehydrated
  • Has severe abdominal pain
  • Bloating in your belly
  • Cramps
  • Thin or loose stools
  • Watery stools
  • An urgent feeling that you need to have a bowel movement
  • Nausea and throwing up
• Treatment for diarrhea


  1. Take Fluids

  2. Rest

  3. Ease into Eating

  4. Call a doctor
• Esophageal spasm


  The sudden, abnormal squeezing of the food pipe (esophagus), the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach
• Symptoms of esophageal spasm


  • Difficulty in swallowing and chest pain
  • Feeling like something is stuck in your throat
  • Backward flowing of food or drink (regurgitation)
  • Heartburn
• Treatment for esophageal spasm

  Consult a doctor
• Heartburn (acid reflux)


  An irritation of the esophagus (the tube that connects your throat and stomach) caused by stomach acid that leads to a burning discomfort in your upper belly or below your breastbone
• Symptoms of heartburn


  • Chest pain especially after you bend over, lie down, or eat
  • Burning at the back of your throat
  • Fluid at the back of your throat that tastes hot, sour, acidic, or salty
  • Long-term cough, sore throat, or hoarseness
• Treatment for heartburn


  1. Try eating smaller meals, and do not eat two to three hours before bedtime

  2. Avoid foods that may trigger heartburn, such as fried food, citrus, tomato, spices, peppermint, chocolate, and carbonated drinks

  3. Cut back on alcohol and caffeine

  4. Stop smoking if you smoke

  5. Lose weight if your doctor says you're overweight

  6. Cut back on aspirin and pain relievers if you take them often
• Nausea


  An uneasiness of the stomach that often comes before vomiting
• Vomiting


  The forcible voluntary or involuntary emptying ("throwing up") of stomach contents through the mouth
• Causes of nausea and vomiting


  • Motion sickness or seasickness
  • Early stages of pregnancy
  • Medication-induced vomiting
  • Intense pain
  • Emotional stress (such as fear)
  • Gallbladder disease
  • Food poisoning
  • Infections (such as the 'stomach flu")
  • Overeating
  • A reaction to certain smells or odors
  • Heart attack
  • Concussion or brain injury
  • Brain tumor
  • Ulcers
  • Some forms of cancer
  • Bulimia or other psychological illnesses
  • Gastroparesis or slow stomach emptying (a condition that can be seen in people with diabetes)
  • Ingestion of toxins or excessive amounts of alcohol
• Treatment for nausea and vomiting


  1. Drink clear or ice cold drinks

  2. Eat light, bland foods (such as saltine crackers or plain bread)

  3. Avoid fried, greasy, or sweet foods

  4. Eat slowly and eat smaller, more frequent meals

  5. Do not mix hot and cold foods

  6. Drink beverages slowly

  7. Avoid activity after eating

  8. Avoid brushing your teeth after eating
• Most effective ways to prevent common digestion problems and nutritional deficiencies


  • Eat More Frequent Meals
  • Eat More Fiber
  • Drink Plenty of Water
  • When Digestive Issues Require a Doctor's Visit
• Eat More Frequent Meals


  Eating smaller, more frequent meals to help boost metabolism and keep you from overeating
• Eating a big meal can overload the digestive system, causing issues like heartburn, gas, nausea, or vomiting
• Aiming to consume five to six mini meals a day can help promote overall good digestive health
• Eat More Fiber


  Fiber is the bulk in plant foods that cannot be digested. Soluble fiber creates a gel in the digestive tract to keep you full, while insoluble fiber adds bulk to stools.
• Getting enough fiber helps prevent digestion problems by regulating the system
• Drink Plenty of Water


  Water aids your digestive health by helping to cleanse the entire system and assist the body in breaking down food and absorbing nutrients
• Aim to drink eight glasses of water a day and skip the sugary drinks, as added sugars can make digestion problems worse
• When Digestive Issues Require a Doctor's Visit

  Chronic (ongoing) problems could indicate health issues that may need medical attention
• Digestion problems are often an embarrassment, and many people understandably try to hide their issues, but it is important to know that you are certainly not alone
• Changing your diet and exercise habits are often the first recommended steps to better digestive health