A diet consisting of a highly imbalanced omega-6 to omega-3 ratio promotes inflammation and breeds inflammatory diseases like heart disease and cancer. Find them in: Polyunsaturated vegetable oils such as grape seed, cottonseed, safflower, corn and sunflower oils.
A stomach ulcer (also called a peptic ulcer or a gastric ulcer) is a small erosion (hole) in the gastrointestinal tract. The most common type of stomach ulcer is a duodenal ulcer. Duodenal ulcers occur in the first 12 inches of small intestine beyond the stomach. Ulcers that form in the stomach are called gastric ulcers.
The causes of a perforated colon are varied. Gall bladder problems or gallstones, appendicitis or recent surgical procedure can cause a hole in the colon. Damage to the colon through injury, infections such as ulcerative colitis and a hernia of the colon muscle can lead to a perforation.