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stomach,intestine & Digestive disease : Health & Medical
Do You Have Excess Stomach Acid?
Two of the most common health issues among men and women today are heartburn and acid reflux. Thus it is not a surprise that over the counter acid relief drugs are high in demand. Among all these drugs, Omeprazole, is the most prescribed one and its over the counter version, Prilosec OTC is most sou
Probiotics-References
CitationsMarteau PR, et al. (2001). Protection from gastrointestinal diseases with the use of probiotics. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 73(2, Suppl 1): 430S–436S. ...
Heartburn Relief In Pregnancy
Pregnancy can be a wonderful time in a woman's life, filled with expectation and promise as the body blooms before one's very eyes. Expectant mothers are often pictured with a hand on the enlarged tummy, a head full of glossy hair, and bright, sparkling eyes. But the reality often can be m
Stressful Life Events as a Risk Factor for IBD
The aim of this study was to assess whether stress, evaluated through life event occurrence, is associated with IBD onset.
Acid Reflux Medication - How Effective Is Conventional Medication and Is There Anything Better?
For those suffering from regular bouts of heartburn, the normal method for getting some much needed relief is to take some form of acid reflux medication. There are many pills and potions to choose from. But how effective is conventional medication and is there any better way of treating is your pro
How Can I Get Rid Of Heartburn? Is There A Permanent Acid Reflux Cure?
Every day, thousands if not millions of people must wonder why there isn't a permanent acid reflux cure that would get rid of their heartburn for good. If you are one of them then here is the good news - you can find that permanent acid reflux cure if you know where to look. This article explai
Appendicitis
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of appendicitis including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Best Heartburn Remedy - Prevent Acid Reflux With Five Simple Home Remedies
Are you constantly experiencing heartburn at night with the chest pain so painful that its disrupting you in your sleep? You are not alone as studies showed that 15 million people in the US alone suffer from heartburn or symptoms of GERD each day. Discover 5 simple home remedies that can give you in
Mortality and Time to Endoscopy in Upper GI Hemorrhage
Are certain patients more likely than others to receive prompt testing for acute variceal bleeding? This new study takes a close look at the data.
Mortality From Chronic Liver Diseases in Diabetes
Are diabetic patients at an increased risk of mortality from chronic liver diseases?
Constipation: Keeping Your Bowels Healthy-Related Information
A list of topics related to Constipation: Keeping Your Bowels Healthy.
Cirrhosis of the Liver
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of cirrhosis of the liver, including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Improve Severe Heartburn
Heartburn isn't a debilitating condition but sometimes the pain that comes while experiencing it can be most uncomfortable. Some people who have this condition for years now have even depended on several medications just to improve severe heartburn.
The Impact of Ulcerative Colitis on Patients With PSC
Patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis can be at risk for gastrointestinal diseases. How do these patients fare when they also have ulcerative colitis, and how does it affect their long-term health?
Apple Cider Vinegar As Heartburn Treatment
GERD or Gastro-esophageal reflux disease is also known as acid reflux. It is a condition wherein the weak LES (lower esophageal sphincter) does not properly close causing the stomach content to go back to the esophagus and in a worse condition, to the throat. Factors why people get acid reflux inclu
New IBS Drug Linzess Approved
The FDA today approved Linzess, a new kind of drug that relieves constipation and pain for some adults with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
How to Control Acid Reflux - Causes and Solutions
Acid reflux is often experienced by patients as a burning feeling in the chest area as well as throat. Many find that their gerd problems are due to ingesting specific foods such as those with high saturated fat, foods containing tomatoes (acid based), oranges, alcohol and drinks made with caffeine.
Acid Reflux Treatment - 10 Ways To Avoid Heartburn
Whether I give you 10 or 20 or 100 ways to change your HEARTBURN - it isn't going to change anything. That is, you already know the stuff that's killing you - right? Yeah you do. What? How? - you say.
Gastritis and the Effect of Eradicating H pylori on GERD
The relationship between eradication of H pylori infection and the development of GERD is highly controversial.