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stomach,intestine & Digestive disease : Health & Medical
Causes of Bleeding in the Digestive Tract-Topic Overview
Causes of bleeding in the stomach and intestines (digestive tract) include: Regular use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin and ibuprofen. These medicines can irritate the stomach lining and cause an ulcer. Inflammatory bowel disease. Colon polyps or colorectal ...
Sessile Serrated Polyps at Screening Colonoscopy
Sessile serrated polyps are increasingly recognized as an important precursor to colorectal cancer, but how often are they actually found and diagnosed?
Liver Diseases in Children: Challenges and Opportunities
What progress has been made in the treatment of some of the most frequent liver diseases in children, and what does the future hold?
Tackling Holiday Heartburn
Holiday feasts are close to our hearts, all those favorite comfort foods. But why make heartburn part of the yearly tradition? Here's a game plan for tackling indigestion head-on.
Acid Reflux Medication - Why Medication Will Never Cure Your Heartburn
If you are a heartburn sufferer, have you ever worked out how much you spend on acid reflux medication just to cope with your problem? This article considers why conventional medication will never cure your heartburn and suggests an alternative approach which, with the right guidance, has cured the
Medication Treatment for Pain From Colitis
Colitis is a chronic digestive disease where the colon becomes inflamed. Experiencing intensive pain is a common symptom of colitis, but thankfully this pain is treatable..
Decreasing Postsurgical Recurrence in Ileal-Colonic CD?
Bret A. Lashner, MD, discusses the latest evidence on this clinical scenario.
Acid Reflux Disease - Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
Acid reflux occurs because of the weakening of the muscles in the lower esophagus brought about by certain foods such as diet and behavioral factors. This condition is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorder experienced by a lot of people. It is manifested by several symptoms such as heartb
Acid Reflux - Which Medications Are Safe?
Each time you turn on the TV today, there's a overflow of over the counter and doctor-prescribed medicines for the relief and prevention of acid reflux. As with medicines for any illness, there are theories regarding the disease and how well the medicines work.
Prevent Acid Reflux Information
Acid reflux, also known as heartburn, occurs when partially digested food and acids rise up, or reflux, into the esophagus. This can cause sufferers to experience burning in the lower chest, difficulty swallowing, sore throat, dry cough, and several other symptoms. Thankfully for people suffering fr
About Rectal and Vaginal Bleeding in Senior Citizens
Rectal and vaginal bleeding at any age is a concern, but especially in senior citizens because there's a greater chance of cancer. There can be many reasons for rectal or vaginal bleeding in senior citizens, but both should be investigated by a doctor right away. According to the online Kaiser Perma
Double Balloon Enteroscopy for Small Bowel Vascular Lesions
Small bowel vascular lesions often recur in some patients after endoscopy. How can this be prevented?
Management of Gastric Varices
Is TIPS the most effective and safest management strategy for gastric varices? This new study explores the various options available to clinicians.
Steroids vs Dietary Therapy to Treat Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Are steroids more effective than dietary therapy in the treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis? This new study investigates.
GERD in 'Difficult-to-Control' Astham: Prevalence and Treatment
This study aimed to determine the prevalence of GERD in patients with difficult-to-control asthma as well as to assess the effect of PPI therapy on asthma control in this group.
What is Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis?
Eosinophilic gastroenteritis (EGE or EG) is rare gastrointestinal disease that can affect children and adults. The disease is characterized by the existence of abnormal gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms; frequently including abdominal pain and distension, nausea, vomiting and weight loss. Additionally,
Acid Reflux Disease Treatment
Acid reflux is also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. All acid reflux treatments attempt to do one thing---reduce stomach acid that causes heartburn, regurgitation and gastrointestinal discomfort.
The Landscape of the MHE-Associated Gut Microbiome
Could elucidating the minimal hepatic encephalopathy (MHE)-associated gut microbiome help predict and lower the high risk for MHE in patients with cirrhosis?
Healthy Pregnancy With Ulcerative Colitis: Eating Well
Eating a well-balanced diet is always important when you have ulcerative colitis. But when you're pregnant with UC, getting the right balance of nutrients is essential. Here’s how to eat well and stay healthy during pregnancy.
Acid Reflux Cancer - A Remote But Real Possibility
Acid reflux cancer can result from years of GERD or acid reflux. In this article, I'll describe what causes acid reflux cancer and how to prevent it. Make sure you read this article - your life could depend on it.