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Constipation
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of constipation including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
A Case of Paraesophageal Hernia
What is the best surgical procedure for a patient with paraesophageal hernia? This video case demonstrates the preferred surgical technique.
Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure
Is acute-on-chronic liver failure its own clinical entity, and how is it different from other forms of liver failure?
What Are the Long-Term Effects of a Total Gastrectomy?
A total gastrectomy is a surgical procedure where all your stomach is removed to treat conditions such as stomach cancer, gastric ulcers, benign polyps, and other conditions. This procedure can have various long term affects.
Anorectal Biofeedback Therapy in Patients With Constipation
How can biofeedback therapy help patients with chronic constipation?
Suboptimal Proton Pump Inhibitor Dosing
The authors examined PPI dosing practices in GERD patients with poor symptom control.
Pathogenesis and Management of Acute Colonic Diverticulitis
Acute diverticulitis is a common emergency presentation. What should clinicians know about the latest medical and surgical treatment advances?
Types of Peripheral Vestibular Disorders
Peripheral vestibular disorders usually affect proper function of the inner ear.ear image by Ericos from Fotolia.comAccording to the Vestibular Disorders Association (VEDA), the peripheral vestibular system is responsible for relaying information about head positioning to the brain and is...
Information on Acid Reflux
The symptoms can be so intense you can think you're having a heart attack when you're actually dealing with extreme heartburn due to acid reflux. This is a chronic condition which often follows from eating a large meal. On the other hand, it can be caused by wearing tight clothing, slenderizing und
GERD or Acid Reflux - Swallowing a Critical Process
Esophageal contractions can be one of a few causes for gastroesophageal refluxdisease or acid reflux.Most people are sadly under the impression that justhigh cholesterol or fatty foods are the problem, and thus eliminating these fromyour diet is the only solution to avoiding further suffering or the
Safety of Drugs in Male IBD Patients Wishing to Conceive
This new article underscores the importance of counseling patients with IBD desiring to have children, given that some of the drug therapies used to treat the disease could cause infertility.
Is Heartburn No More A Swindle?
No, I don't think that it is a swindle. Here are a few reasons why.
Different Causes of Stomach Acid Reflux
There is nothing quite as uncomfortable as stomach acid reflux, and for those of us that suffer from this problem regularly, there is really nothing that we would like more than to get rid of it altogether. It helps if you understand the causes of stomach acid reflux, along with the natural ways to
Metabolic Syndrome and Fibrosis Progression in Hepatitis B
Does coincidental metabolic syndrome increase the risk of liver fibrosis progression in patients with treatment-naive chronic hepatitis B and, if so, how?
Surgery Unlikely to Douse Fires That Fuel Heartburn
Over Time, Medicine a Better Option for Reflux Disease
Bloating Gas Natural Cure
Bloating and gas are symptoms of upset within the digestive tract. Gas is generally caused by the swallowing of excess air and consumption of gas-forming foods, while bloating can stem from a variety of causes. While over-the-counter medicines can be helpful in treating these symptoms, there are m
Statin Therapy in Patients With Cirrhosis
Statins may be beneficial in patients with cirrhosis by decreasing risk of hepatocellular carcinoma and improving portal hypertension.
Holistic Treatment for Heartburn - Simple Things You Can Start Doing Today
Want to try a holistic treatment for heartburn? Heartburn is an irritating condition that nobody would ever like to go through. What makes things worse is that heartburn is not an easy condition to treat...
Heartburn and Indigestion
Heartburn is a pain behind the breastbone which radiates upwards into the throat. This burning pain is caused because of digestive juices, including hydrochloric acid, spilling into the throat from the stomach and irritating the unprotected lining of the esophagus. This happens because of the slacke
Cause of Heartburn - The Most Common Things That Cause Heartburn Pains
Anyone that has experienced a bad case of heartburn knows how painful it can be. This condition can be so painful that it will cause you to hesitate when it when it comes to eating your favorite foods.