A friend has strange, painful mouth sores.
I have a friend that has suffered her whole life with strange, painful mouth sores. They are shallow, canker-like sores that appear weekly. They present themselves in the typical areas like inside the cheek and lips, but also, strangely, on her gums and roof of her mouth. Not a day goes by that she...
I have gas all the time. Do you have any suggestions for this?
I have gas all the time. No matter what or when I eat. This is very sad and very embarrassing (at work, church, with friends). Do you have any suggestions for this problem?
I do not want people to start calling me "ms odor but". Please reply. Thanks.
You do not say if you are burping...
What is an anti-dumping diet?
I am a dietetic technician in a convalescent hospital. An anti-dumping diet has been prescribed and it has been a long while since I have worked with one. Can you refresh my memory for me? Thank you in advance.
Anti-dumping nutrition therapy is for persons with partial to total gastrectomies (stomach partially or totally removed)...
When my baby was six months old, he became allergic to milk. Will he ever grow out of the milk allergy?
When my baby was six months old, he became allergic to milk. His doctor switched him to soymilk. He hasn't had any milk since then. Will he ever grow out of the milk allergy?
You did not say how old your baby is now. If he is allergic to milk, he should not eat any...
What is bran?
What is bran? You hear so much about fiber and bran lately. My grandmother used to tell us to eat roughage. Why? Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away?
Bran is the brown, outer covering of cereal grains such as wheat, rye, oats, barley, corn, and rice. The body does not digest...
Where can I find a dietitian who works with people who have stomach or intestinal problems?
Where can I find a dietitian who works with people who have stomach or intestinal problems?
The Medical Nutrition and Nutrition Entrepreneurs dietetic practice groups of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics provide medical nutrition therapy based on your diagnosis. Dietitians often have their own private practice nutrition counseling services in addition to services provided...
I was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome and lactose intolerance. What are foods good for IBS suffers?
I was diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) as well as lactose intolerance four years ago. I have cut out all forms of milk (including casein, whey, and milk fat), caffeine, carbonation and alcohol and am taking a doctor-recommended daily fiber drink to keep regular. I still don't feel all that great. Are there...
Where can I find a dietitian who works with people who want to eat more fiber or have problems with consitpation?
Where can I find a dietitian who works with people who want to eat more fiber or have problems with constipation?
The Medical Nutrition and Nutrition Entrepreneurs dietetic practice groups of the American Dietetic Association provide medical nutrition therapy based on your diagnosis. Dietitians often have their own private practice nutrition counseling services in...
A woman who has no saliva glands says any food or drink she puts in her mouth causes her mouth to burn.
Yesterday I received a call from a family member of a 71-year-old woman who has no saliva glands. Some years ago these were removed. Clinical symptoms are that almost any food or drink she puts in her mouth causes her mouth to burn. Daughter says mother's mouth looks raw and scalded. Mother is losing...
I have a horrible metallic feel, not taste in my mouth.
I have a horrible metallic "feel", not really a taste in my mouth. I went to my doctor and he said I need all my fillings out because of a leakage that can cause a problem with the "electrical" system in my body and possibly lead to cancer later.
I went to my dentist and...