Inflammation of the liver is called hepatitis. The inflammation usually produces swelling, tenderness and, sometimes, permanent damage. Alcohol, drugs, chemicals, and viral infections are all common influencers of hepatitis. What Constitutes Viral Hepatitis? If the inflammation of the liver lasts 6 months or longer,  it is considered chronic hepatitis. There are five types of viruses that cause viral hepatitis: Viral hepatitis A: Often referred to as “Infectious Hepatitis”. It is spread by eating food or drinking water contaminated with human feces. This form is rarely...

Celiac disease, also known as sprue, nontropical sprue, and gluten-sensitive enteropathy, is a digestive disorder triggered by the immune response of the small intestine when ingesting food containing gluten. This immune reaction creates inflammation in the small intestine, which may damage its lining over time and prevent the absorption of a variety of nutrients. A common disease affecting over two million people in the United States alone, celiac disease is traditionally diagnosed in those with higher gluten sensitivity and is oftentimes passed down generations genetically.