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stomach,intestine & Digestive disease : Health & Medical
Ways to Reduce Heartburn
There are many ways to reduce heartburn frequency.There are some pretty safe foods for heartburn sufferers.However, it may be necessary to evaluate your lifestyle and overall health in order to prevent the frequency of heartburn.
HCV Treatment: Where We're At, Where We're Going
With 2 new direct-acting antivirals, a future of improved treatment awaits patients with chronic hepatitis C.
Association Between Aspirin Use and NAFLD
Is there an established connection between the use of aspirin and the development of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease?
IBS Drug Zelnorm Taken Off U.S. Market
The FDA announced that the irritable bowel syndrome drug Zelnorm is being voluntarily taken off the market because of possible cardiovascular risks.
Stomach Flu and Weight Loss
The flu is a viral illness that spreads quickly and easily and affects millions of people around the world. The symptoms associated with the flu can often lead to weight loss--some permanent, some temporary. Weight loss from the flu is not healthy. The body suffers from weight loss that is sudden, a
7 Simple Solutions to Appease Late Night Heartburn Symptoms and Acid Reflux
What person hasn't shot up erect from sleeping during the night, woke up by the unanticipated awful burning discomfort of the abyss within their stomach area? No matter if you took part in very hot and spicy meal, or consumed to much of all those late-night leftovers, these rapid heartburn symp
Interval Cancers in FOBT-based CRC Screening Program
How often are colorectal cancers missed, and what can be done in the screening process to ensure that diagnosticians and clinicians discover them?
Heartburn Symptoms and Potential Drugs and Surgery
One important thing to remember is heartburn is in no way related to the heart or a heart attack. It's simply called heartburn because you feel a burning sensation under the breast bone of your chest. Heartburn is in fact a digestive disorder.
Oral Contraceptives, Reproductive Factors, and Risk of IBD
What is the connection between the use of oral contraceptives and the risk of IBD? Read this new study to learn the latest research.
Ulcer Stomach Pain
Stomach ulcers are lesions or open sores typically caused by infection or long-term use of certain medication. They result in acute stomach pain as well as blood in the vomit and stool. Treatments and prevention for stomach pain caused by ulcers are straightforward but imperative as ignoring pain ca
Colectomy for the Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis in the Elderly
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a disease in the family of inflammatory bowel diseases. The disease causes pain in the abdomen, rectal bleeding, and varying degrees of diarrhea. The treatment options for UC involve medication, IV treatments, and a final option of a colectomy. A colectomy becomes more nec
Antibiotic Exposure and the Development of Celiac Disease
Could antibiotic use potentially lead to the development of celiac disease and, if so, what are the reasons? This new study investigates.
Understanding the Mechanisms Leading to Chronic Pancreatitis
David C. Whitcomb, MD, explores recent advances in genetic and immunologic research that have spawned new insights and approaches to this disease entity.
How to Cure a Bitter Mouth
There are more than 200,000 people who go to a doctor each year for problems such as taste disorders, and more cases go unreported. While our taste buds allow us to enjoy the sensations of sweet, sour, bitter or salty foods, a continued bitter taste in the mouth is unpleasant. The causes are complex
Heartburn Cure - Effective and Permanent Natural Treatment
Heartburn does not occur due to single reason; many factors are responsible for it. Only proper treatment from the root can provide permanent relief.
Preventing Mother-to-Infant Transmission of HBV
How can clinicians help to prevent mother-to-infant transmission of hepatitis B? Are there effective screening and prevention strategies in place?
Acid Reflux Surgery
Have you tried to find a cure for the heartburn you experience every time after you have indulged in the foods you like, yet nothing good seems to be happening? Well, do not give up because an answer to your acid reflux problem is knocking on your door.
How Can You Detect Stomach Ulcers?
Did you know that you have a one in ten chance of developing an ulcer at some time in your life? These small perforations of the gastrointestinal tract can cause a world of hurt and complications that may jeopardize your health. Stomach ulcers, sometimes called a peptic ulcer, are small holes in the
How to Cure a Nervous Stomach
Do you frequently get a queasy upset stomach? There never seems to be any pain or vomiting; however, the upset stomach and loss of appetite are disconcerting enough. Long called a nervous stomach many doctors refer to the condition as irritable bowel syndrome. It can be difficult to cure a nervous s
Fatty Liver Takes Center Stage
The number of abstracts and posters on fatty liver at DDW 2013 demonstrates the significance of this increasingly prevalent liver disorder.