Isomalt and xylitol are two of the common sugar alcohols found in sugar-free products, along with sorbitol, mannitol and maltitol. Sugar alcohols contain fewer calories than regular sugar and do not raise your blood sugar levels as much as traditional sweeteners.

One out of every 10 Americans over 40 has diverticulosis, a chronic digestive disorder that creates small pouches, or diverticula, in the lining of the colon, or large intestine. If these pouches become inflamed, this acute attack is known as diverticulitis.

Pain in the upper stomach after eating may be a sign of one of several gastrointestinal conditions. Doctors use an array of medical tests to determine the exact cause of the stomach pain, and prescribe appropriate treatments depending on the cause.

According to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), diarrhea in babies can lead to dehydration if prolonged and left untreated. Diarrhea is defined as a loose and watery stool that is sometimes accompanied with blood or mucous.

The prescription medication lansoprazole is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. The condition is characterized by the backward flow of stomach acid and food into the esophagus, causing burning pain, coughing, choking and other potentially serious symptoms.

Diarrhea is often a symptom of other medical conditions and is relatively common. It is characterized by loose, watery stools and may be caused by a viral or bacterial infection, food intolerances, food poisoning, certain medications and other gastrointestinal disorders.

To identify if you have costochondritis--an inflammation of the cartilage that connects your ribs or the inflammation of a rib itself--it can be helpful to analyze your chest pain. Costochondritis can cause chest pain that some people mistake for a heart attack or even acid reflux due to its location.

Sinus pain isn’t the first thing that comes to mind for most people when they think of acid reflux. But in addition to heartburn and other digestive complaints, acid reflux can play a role in a number of respiratory ailments, including asthma, post nasal drip and chronic cough.

During vigorous exercise, individuals may experience side effects or symptoms from overexertion. These can include nausea, vomiting and headaches. For the most part, each symptom is treatable, especially if you stop exercising once the symptoms arise.

Stomach pains that last for three days after eating shrimp are probably caused by food poisoning. Shellfish can carry infectious organisms that can cause temporary digestive complications. The most common bacteria found in shrimp that causes food poisoning is V. cholerae.

If your grandma made you drink baking soda water for an upset stomach, it tasted terrible but it probably did the trick. This well-known home remedy can help to neutralize stomach acids and relieve indigestion, as long as the person taking it is older than 5 years of age.

If you've always been able to eat dairy and suddenly find that you can't do so anymore, you may be lactose intolerant. While sudden lactose intolerance isn't common or likely, it's certainly possible.