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Acid Reflux Symptoms - How to Know If You Have Acid Reflux
Sometimes it's hard to know if you have acid reflux, simple heartburn or some other digestive problem. We take quick look at the three common symptoms of acid reflux and steps to deal with it.
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Benefit of Gluten-free Diet in Older Celiac Disease Patients
How well do older patients with celiac disease fare on a gluten-free diet? Are there particular celiac symptoms and issues in this age group?
Antiplatelet and Anticoagulant Drug Management Before Surgery: New Guidance and Implications
Be aware: The rules are changing in regard to the management of antiplatelet and anticoagulant agents before both elective and emergent surgery. David A. Johnson, MD, explains in this video blog.
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Important It is possible that the main title of the report Cholangitis, Primary Sclerosing is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. ...
Fructose and Lactose Intolerance and Malabsorption Testing
What do researchers know about the connection between fructose and lactose intolerance and symptoms related to functional gastrointestinal disorders?
NAFLD: A Practical Approach to Diagnosis and Staging
What criteria do clinicians use to both diagnose and stage their patients with NAFLD?
Heartburn and Acid Reflux - A Quick Guide to Cause and Cure
Heartburn is a sign that your digestive system is not working properly.Your digestive system should be able to process food, extract nutrients and pass any waste out of your body but when something is going wrong you will suffer a variety of digestive disorders which may include...
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)-Topic Overview
Find out what tests may be given to people with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Anal Fissure-References
CitationsDozois EJ, Pemberton JH (2006). Anal fissure section of Hemorrhoids and other anorectal disorders. In MM Wolfe et al., eds., Therapy of Digestive Disorders, pp. 948–950. Philadelphia: Elsevier.Other Works ConsultedMadoff RD, Fleshman JW (2003). American Gastroenterological Association ...
Hypnotherapy in Children With Abdominal Pain or IBS
How well does hypnotherapy work on children presenting with symptoms of IBS and abdominal pain? This new study shares the results.
Use of Corticosteroids in Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis
Are corticosteroids recommended in the treatment of ulcerative colitis and, if so, what is an appropriate dosage?
What You Should Know About Remedies Used to Treat Heartburn
Do you need a remedy for your heartburn? Read here about the types of remedies there are for the treatment of heartburn, and then talk to your doctor.
What Equipment Is Needed for a Colonoscopy?
Proper digestion and expulsion of waste is critical to good health. Unfortunately, due to genetics, diet, trauma or disease, not everyone can digest properly or avoid problems with the colon. Occasionally, such individuals have to undergo a procedure known as a colonoscopy in order to find out what
How to Safely Use Laxatives for Constipation
Laxatives are typically prescribed for constipation. WebMD explains their different types and how to use them safely.
Colonoscopic Surveillance for Neoplasia in Ulcerative Colitis
How common is colorectal cancer in patients with ulcerative colitis, and how effective is colonoscopy at detecting it in this subset of patients?
Learn GERD Triggers and Avoid Heartburn
When it comes to preventative action, you need to learn GERD triggers that affect your body the most and cause your symptoms to become aggravated.There are many different theories on the cause of acid reflux - but the majority focus on the behaviors and condition of the lower esophageal sphincter (L
Does Smoking Tobacco Make Heartburn Worse?
Find out the hidden connection between smoking, nicotine, and heartburn and GERD.
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) causes problems in how your body digests food. Your pancreas doesn't make enough of the enzymes that your body needs to break down and absorb nutrients.
Acid Reflux and Gallbladder Stones - A Connection?
One of the symptoms of a gallstones attack is very similar to acid reflux. These attacks are sudden, painful and can cause some confusion that the acid reflux attack is connected to gallbladder stones. This is myth and misunderstood.