Browsing Category
stomach,intestine & Digestive disease : Health & Medical
What Are the Treatments for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder?
The stomach occasionally regurgitates digestive acid up into the esophagus, causing burning pain, or heartburn. This condition, called gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), occurs when a circular muscle at the base of the esophagus weakens or fails to close properly.
Foods That Flatten Your Stomach
The key to achieving a flat stomach lies in choosing foods that help burn fat, especially around the waist. Foods that cleanse the digestive system can keep it healthy by expelling toxins and impurities, and also help eliminate bloating.
Cost-effectiveness of Sofosbuvir-based Regimens for HCV
What does the latest research tell us about the cost-effectiveness of sofosbuvir-based regimens for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C?
What Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?
WebMD explains the basics of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), including theories about its causes.
Follow-up of Celiac Disease Patients After Gluten-free Diet
Is a complete histological recovery possible in patients with celiac disease after 1 year on a gluten-free diet?
Prenatal Exposure to PPIs and the Risk of Childhood Asthma
Are acid-suppressive drugs, such as PPIs, safe in pregnant women? This new study examines the possible risk of asthma in children after exposure to PPIs in utero.
Medication Used to Control Acid Reflux Disease
According to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearing House, gastroesophageal reflux, also known as acid reflux, occurs when food and digestive acids from the stomach rise up into the esophagus, causing a burning sensation in the chest or throat.
How to Cure Rectal Fissures
A rectal fissure or anal fissure is caused by a tear in the anal canal. Possible causes include constipation, straining during a bowel movement, passing large or hard stools, inflammation of the rectal area and in rare cases, anal sex. Anal fissures cause pain and bleeding. According to the Mayo Cl
Common Sign of an Ulcer Attack
Of all of the chronic illnesses that one can experience, perhaps one of the most painful has got to be the ulcer. It does make you a bad day to se sign of an ulcer attack appearing in your body. The churning and burning sensation of this terrible illness can be incredibly painful, and if not treated
Home Remedies to Reduce Acid Reflux
Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease, is caused by overproduction of acid the stomach uses to digest food. When there is too much acid in the stomach, it will overflow, or reflux, into the upper stomach and esophagus. Acid reflux can be very painful, and it is sometimes confuse
Peg Interferon Plus Ribavirin vs Interferon Plus Ribavirin for Hep C
This study evaluates the beneficial and harmful effects of pegylated interferon plus ribavirin vs interferon plus ribavirin for chronic hepatitis C infection.
Home Remedies for Intestinal Gas
Intestinal gas can be painful and embarrassing. It can cause bloating, flatulence and abdominal discomfort. Thankfully, some easy remedies can help alleviate this crampy ailment and let you get on with your day.
Uses for Curcuma Longa
Tumeric is frequently used in Indian cuisine.indian food, chicken roll image by kastock from Fotolia.comThe curcuma longa plant, found in parts of Asia and the Caribbean, is best known for producing tumeric--created by grinding the roots of the plant into the bright yellow powder...
Stomach Gas Prevention
Those who have suffered from excessive stomach gas understand the discomfort and embarrassment that comes with the condition. While we all get gas on occasion, people who are recurrent sufferers would do well to use one of the numerous ways to prevent gas before the pain and bloating disrupts their
New or Recurrent Cancer in Patients With IBD
Are patients with IBD and a previous cancer taking immunosuppressants at risk for a new cancer or recurrence of disease? This new study investigates.
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency: Seen but Not Recognized?
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency can be a missed diagnosis. To raise awareness and better direct and optimize patient care, Dr. David Johnson discusses its clinical aspects and treatment strategies.
Current Therapies To Get Rid Of Acid Reflux
In simple terms, acid reflux disease or GERD is a common long term problem which occurs due to the acid from the stomach rising up and into esophagus. This leads to a wide variety of symptoms such as heartburn, trouble swallowing and also gassiness. There is no doubt on the troublesomeness of this p
Following the Acid Reflux Diet
Acid reflux diets may be something you're already familiar with if you have been diagnosed as having acid reflux, heartburn, GERD, or another similar condition. When you are first told to make these dietary changes, you likely may feel as if you cannot eat anything you truly like to eat.
New Advances in Chronic Hepatitis B
What does this new study tell us about current and evolving therapies for hepatitis B?
The Appropriateness of Upper and Lower Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in Children
How should gastrointestinal diseases in children be diagnosed? Is endoscopy the best approach?