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stomach,intestine & Digestive disease : Health & Medical
How to Make Seeds and Nuts More Digestible
Seeds and nuts are laden with protein, fiber and healthy fats that may cause excess gas and feel heavy in the stomach for some people. Proteins, fibers and fats, of which seeds and nuts are full of, take much longer to digest than carbohydrates. Where starches can take up to two hours, proteins wil
Capsule Colonoscopy Increases Uptake of CRC Screening
Are people more likely to undertake colorectal cancer screening if they're offered capsule colonoscopy instead of traditional endoscopy?
Hepatitis C Therapy Update
What are the very latest drug therapies for hepatitis C? Are antivirals still the answer?
How to Camp Long-Term Legally
If you have a need to head into the wilds for an extended period of time or perhaps have a summer job where housing is tight, consider a stint of long-term camping. There are several things to consider when readying for a long-term camping situation: laws and rules of the land, animals and food stor
PPIs in Barrett Esophagus
Is the long-term use of PPIs associated with an increased or decreased risk of adenocarcinoma or high-grade dysplasia in patients with Barrett esophagus?
Eradicate Your Acid Reflux the Natural Way
Acid reflux or heartburn is characterized by persistent burning behind the breastbone due to smoking, stress or drinking alcoholic drinks. The burning is sometimes unbearable so it must be dealt the soonest possible time attainable. Various natural remedies that can be seen around us are available t
How to Help a Dog's Churning Stomach
No dog owner enjoys seeing her pet in pain. The most common ailments for dogs are related to the stomach. Dogs have sensitive stomachs that make them susceptible to a wide variety of conditions, including gas, indigestion and bloating. In addition to causing distress for both you and your dog, stoma
The 8 Causes of Acid Reflux
Millions of adults have heartburn, either on a daily basis or a weekly basis. Here are the reasons acid reflux occurs.
Diverticular Bleeding-Other Places To Get Help
OrganizationNational Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC)2 Information WayBethesda, MD 20892 - 3570Phone: 1 - 800 - 891 - 5389Fax: (703) 738 - 4929E - mail: nddic@info.niddk.nih.govWeb Address: http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ This clearinghouse is a service of the U.S. National ...
Dietary Fiber and FODMAP-Restricted Diet in IBS
Is there sufficient evidence to recommend dietary interventions with fiber in chronic constipation and IBS, and a FODMAP-restricted diet in IBS?
Eliminate Acid Reflux
Acid reflux or gastric reflux disease is damage to the esophagus caused by stomach acid moving upward into the esophagus. The most typical symptom is heartburn.
How to Diagnose Abdominal Pain
Abdominal pain is a vague term often used by patients to describe pain or discomfort in the midsection of the body. Diagnosing abdominal pain can be difficult without detailed information regarding the timing, type and location of symptoms. Most causes of abdominal pain are minor and generally the r
Cirrhosis: Sodium and Ascites-Credits
A list of contributors to the topic on Cirrhosis: Questions About Reducing Sodium.
How Should Post-ERCP Pancreatitis Be Managed?
If you perform ERCP, you should read this. Dr. John Baillie explains how to prevent and manage post-ERCP pancreatitis.
GERD Tests, Diagnosis, and Treatments
WebMD's guide to the diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD.