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Dual Therapy vs Monotherapy in Endoscopic Treatment of Bleeding Ulcers
Does the use of 2 endoscopic hemostatic procedures result in improved patient outcomes?
What Are the Causes of Ongoing Nausea?
There are many conditions which may cause ongoing nausea. It is important to see your health care provider in order to obtain a diagnosis for ongoing nausea.
C. diff: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Learn more from WebMD about C. diff infection, including symptoms, risk factors, treatment, and prevention.
Systemic Autoimmune Disorders in Celiac Disease
One of the most controversial issues concerning possible complications of untreated celiac disease involves the association between celiac disease and other autoimmune disorders.
Caffeine Is Protective in Patients With NAFLD
What is it about caffeine that potentially makes it beneficial in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease?
My Personal Experience With What Causes Heartburn
When someone asks me what causes heartburn, I gladly tell them the story of my daughter Vi. We had an emergency one night when she woke up in extreme pain. She had trouble breathing and felt spasms in her chest.
3 Tips To Alleviate Acid Reflux
This condition can be very painful and this article is geared toward providing you 3 tips you can use to alleviate acid reflux. The stipulation of acid reflux can be very painful and excruciating at times. It can also cause discomfort and difficulty sleeping throughout the night.
Vitamin D and Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Can vitamin D supplementation decrease cancer risk in patients with IBD?
Transplantation of Fecal Microbiota for C. Difficile
What is fecal microbiota transplantation and how could it potentially treat patients with recurrent C. difficile infection that does not respond well to antibiotics? This new study explains.
Heartburn 101 - FAQs on Heartburn-Related Disorders
Frequently asked questions about heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), complications of GERD, peptic ulcers and hiatal hernias.
Tired of heartburn waking you up at night? Try one of these bed wedges
If staying up all night isn't the option you are prepared to take for handling your nighttime heartburn, one of these wedge supports may help.
The Spectrum of Constipation-Predominant IBS
How does this study help to further our understanding of symptom and disease burden in constipation-predominant IBS and chronic idiopathic constipation sufferers?
Vocal Nodules Treatment
When you suffer from vocal nodules--more commonly known as vocal cord nodules--a small, benign lump or growth has developed on your vocal cords. Misuse of your voice is by far the most common culprit, but smoking, allergies and digestive issues may also trigger this condition. Nodules often start ou
Acid Reflux Disease Diet - What Foods Should You Eat?
If you're among the millions of people who suffer from gastro esophageal reflux, you've probably been searching for an acid reflux disease diet that will help you relieve your symptoms and allow you to live a more normal and happy life. The biggest problem for people with this condition is
FDA OKs Drug to Treat Constipation
The FDA has approved Amitiza, the first drug of its chemical type, to treat chronic constipation in adults.
Short-term Stability of Subtypes in IBS
How often should IBS patients be evaluated to determine level of disease, and is there a preferred classification system? This new study explains.
Acid Reflux Alternative Treatments
Acid reflux disease is an annoying and sometimes more serious situation which affect many people. It can be treated in many ways with prescription drugs and other treatments. However here are some recommended acid reflux alternative treatments you may wish to try. They can be very effective and can
Stomach Cancer
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of stomach cancer, including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.