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A Few Good Heartburn Reliefs
When our stomach produces too much acid, we suffer from heartburn. People who have experienced heartburn know how severe it can be and a quick heartburn relief is just what they need. There are several quick heartburn reliefs and their effectiveness differs from person to person.
Small Intestinal Permeability in Patients With EoE
Is small bowel permeability increased in patients with active EoE and in those with disease remission?
Relief for Abdominal Bloating
Abdominal bloating can indicate that digestion isn't working the way it should. Bloating occurs when you swallow air, resulting in a belch. It can also occur when bacteria in your gut metabolizes undigested food. Abdominal pressure turns to pain and sometimes distention as gas builds inside the uppe
Why Are Digestive Enzymes Found in Gastric Juices?
Since many of the foods we eat are complex and rich in protein and other nutrients, chemicals from the digestive system are used to break down food into smaller molecules. Each organ within the digestive system secretes its own enzymes, with the stomach secreting the gastric juices. Gastric juices a
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.
Knowing The Actual Severity Of Your Acid Reflux Disease Symptom
Acid reflux disease is a common condition and can affect anyone at any age. Some people won't even notice they have acid reflux until symptoms become more obvious.
Treatment of Amebic Colitis
Amebic colitis, also referred to as amebic dysentery, occurs when the colon is infected by the single-celled ameba parasite. This infection takes place when contact is made with infected food and water. There are several options available for the treatment of amebic colitis.
Nexium
Nexium is prescribed to treat peptic ulcers, GERD, erosive esophagitis, and Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome. Learn about special precautions and side effects.
Advances in Liver Disease
What do we know today about the diagnosis and management of the common forms of liver disease in adults and children?
Strategies for Cancer Prevention in Lynch Syndrome
Since patients with Lynch syndrome could be at an increased risk for developing colorectal cancer, how can clinicians help prevent it in this subset of patients?
What is the Optimal Therapy for the Eradication of H pylori?
This Practice Point considers the finding by Calvet et al., that a 10-day triple therapy is more effective than a 7-day triple therapy for the eradication of H pylori infection in nonulcer dyspepsia.
Causes of Heartburn - It Isn't Just Your Food That Causes Acid Reflux
Food is the obvious trigger for heartburn attacks and controlling diet is an effective way of combating them. However, there are numerous other common causes of heartburn, which can be controlled, to provide an additional defence against further attacks. Simple changes to the way you live can make a
83-Year-Old Man With Abdominal Pain, Nausea, and Weight Loss
This patient was evaluated for intermittent nausea and abdominal discomfort without localizing pain, which had caused him to reduce his dietary intake. What is your approach to work-up?
Causes of Gastroesophageal Reflux in Newborns
Gastroesophageal reflux in newborns is a common condition that your little can suffer from. According to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, "more than half of all babies will develop this condition within the first three months of their lives." By the time a child is two, sym
Subtyping IBS by Predominant Bowel Habit: Rome II versus Rome III
Why is there poor agreement between subtyping of IBS patients based on these criteria?
Reliability of Liver Stiffness Measurement in NAFLD
How effective is the liver stiffness measurement test in assessing level of fibrosis in NAFLD patients, and what role does BMI play in the diagnostic picture?
Safe Treatment of Intestinal Strictures in Crohn's Disease
What is endoscopic balloon dilation, and is it considered to be a safe and effective alternative to surgical resection in Crohn's disease?
Guidelines for Diagnosing and Treating Cholangiocarcinoma
What do the very latest guidelines say about the diagnosis of cholangiocarcinoma, and how do they recommend clinicians treat the disease? This new article summarizes.