Gluten represents some type of storage protein of cereal family therefore it is an ingredient of grains. Glutenin and gliadin, the two proteins, constitute gluten and are bound by it. Rye, barley, spelt and wheat generally contain gluten. Low protein foods contain it in full and we can get it from there. It is also used as the food additive that is able to provide the texture and elasticity to the food according to your desire. It happens so, however, that not everyone can consume gluten without problems. There are people who can not digest it and tolerate and they are supposed to have gluten intolerance. More »

Melena is a condition when there is blood on the upper gastrointestinal tract or the right colon. The blood passes through due to its inability to stay in a body for a certain period and therefore it becomes visible and colors the stool in red. More »

Our life is not the same as it was even some years ago – the tempo has increased a lot and we seem always to be in a hurry. Sometimes we do not have enough time to communicate normally and we move a lot around and eat when there is time and mostly something that is quick to prepare and not healthy at all. There is no surprise that our body react to this challenge. In the condition of unbalanced diet and fast food heartburn is not a rare thing. More »

The gallbladder is located under the liver and stores bile secreted by it. The bile has a function of assistant during the process of fats emulsifying and digestion. When this process is disturbed the gallbladder does not empty enough and this evokes cholesterol crystallization and further on – the appearance of gallstones. More »

GERD, or acid reflux, or gastroesophageal reflux disease stands for the condition when the liquid content of the stomach backs up into the esophagus. As a result this liquid evokes inflammation and damage of the esophagus lining. The main components of this liquid are acid and pepsin produced by the stomach. The former is considered very injurious as well as the latter (combined with bile) though not at such extent. More »

There are no special terms to describe hemorrhoids but they are generally described as widening of hemorrhoid veins of the lower part of the rectum causing cushions and often characterized by bleeding. It is wrong to suppose the condition abnormal as it can be found in many people. It is nevertheless considered an illness only when the hemorrhoidal cushions enlarge and evoke pain and discomfort. More »

Gastritis is a well-known condition and many people suffer from it. It can be described as irritation or inflammation of the stomach lining. In some mild cases a person may not even be aware of it; but there are also more severe forms; and also chronic ones. In order to be sure that you have this very condition it is important to know the symptoms as they are confusing sometimes. More »