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How to Get Rid of the Sewer Gas Smell in a Bathroom Sink

A sewer gas smell in the bathroom sink makes everything in the room smell bad. The odor can even permeate your bath towels, shower curtains and window treatments. A sewer gas smell coming from your sink might make you sick when you inhale the fumes, so you will need to learn how to get rid of it to

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).

Eosinophilic Esophagitis: New Guidelines

From diagnosis to management, these new guidelines are the first from the American College of Gastroenterology to summarize the evidence-based recommendations for eosinophilic esophagitis.

Alcohol and Gut Microbiota

What does the latest research tell us about the pathogenesis of alcoholic liver disease, and how gut microbiota modulation could possibly be a target for the treatment of alcoholic liver disease?

The Evaluation and Treatment of Hemorrhoids

What is the best way for clinicians to diagnose and treat hemorrhoids? Information presented here will aid in the assessment and definitive care of these patients, including medical and nonsurgical approaches.

How To Prevent Acid Reflux From Occurring

A heartburn also known as acid reflux is a disease that is common to everyone. Acid reflux happens when the food that you eat comes back upward to your throat and has an acidic taste. The reason for which is because the stomach is not relaxed and produces too much acid.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Medicine

Irritable bowel syndrome causes digestive problems, including abdominal pain, bloating, gas and constipation alternating with severe diarrhea. According to the Mayo Clinic, irritable bowel syndrome affects more women than men and usually begins during the early adult years. Medicines are primarily

Lymphocytic Esophagitis: Don’t Miss This

First eosinophilic esophagitis and now lymphocytic esophagitis -- Dr. David Johnson discusses how to recognize its characteristics and differentiate it from other esophageal diseases.

Barrett's Esophagus FAQ

Have you been diagnosed with Barrett's esophagus? Are you just wondering about it? Here are the most common questions about Barrett's esophagus

Remedies For Instant Heartburn Relief

Heartburn pain and discomfort can sometimes be overwhelming, preventing you from functioning normally. You get to the point where you need instant heartburn relief. While antacids and other medications may bring temporary relief, there are many natural remedies that are effective...