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stomach,intestine & Digestive disease : Health & Medical
Diabetes Associated With Pancreatic Diseases
What does the latest research tell us about the association between diabetes and the risk of pancreatic carcinoma or pancreatitis?
Top Five Natural Heartburn Home Remedies
Heartburn should not be left untreated for a long time for it might become more serious. If you want to cure heartburn but without using drugs, there are simple, heartburn home remedies to try. These simple, practical suggestions will help you avoid heartburn and are often recommended by doctors to
How to Ease Heartburn - Ease Heartburn With Simple Natural Remedies!
There are a lot of people, who are looking for different ways to ease heartburn, like you are. Some of these people have found treatments and remedies that have successfully eliminated their heartburn and so can you. It is easily possible to ease and even completely eliminate heartburn, with simple
Giant Colonic Lipoma
This obese 42-year-old woman presented to the ED with intermittent abdominal cramping of 4 weeks' duration.
Top 10 Highlights From The Liver Meeting
Dr. William Balistreri shares his don't-miss picks from this year's meeting.
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Osteoporosis
Why do patients with nonalcoholic fatty disease often have reduced bone mineral density?
Living at the Edge - Can Bulimia Cause Acid Reflux?
How are bulimia and acid reflux related? Well when a bulimic wants to purgethe food from their stomach they resort to either vomiting or using powerfullaxatives. The vomiting reflex is far more common as it provides them with animmediate way to get rid of the food. This then allows them to binge aga
Barriers Impeding Serologic Screening for Celiac Disease
What are some of the reasons why patients may not get tested for celiac disease, and how can these rates be improved upon?
Stool Softener Benefits
A stool softener is a kind of laxative sold under brand names such as Colace, Docusate, Modane Soft and Surfax, which are used to help to relieve constipation. They work by softening the stool, making it easier for the stool to pass, and are often prescribed by doctors for other uses. Although stool
The Potential Therapeutic Effect of Melatonin in Gastro-Esophageal Reflux
Can melatonin, alone or in combination with a proton pump inhibitor, relieve symptoms of GERD?
Donated Livers Not Harmed by Travel Distances, Study Finds
Broader organ sharing in U.S. will result in more air travel, researchers say
Reasons for Lower Stomach Pain
There are many reasons for lower stomach pain, also referred to as pelvic pain or lower abdominal pain. The most common reasons stem from the urinary system, intestines and female reproductive organs. Some of the reasons for lower stomach pain are serious, and others aren't serious and can be easily
Get Heartburn, Indigestion and Ulcer Relief Using DGL
Here's a remedy derived from the licorice herb that is under used for gaining heartburn relief.Learn what DGL is and how you can use it to improve the integrity of your gastrointestinal lining.
Diet & Acid Reflux
Acid reflux is medically known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and is a common condition. It is more prevalent among those who are obese, smoke and eat a high fat diet.
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?
Bleeding & Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome causes pain and discomfort along with constipation and diarrhea. The condition does not lead to a serious condition, but sufferers of the condition may find it difficult to participate in normal activities. The symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome do not include bleeding, wh
Irritable Bowel Syndrome & Alcohol
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a condition of the lower intestinal tract characterized by chronic pain in the abdomen, gastrointestinal distension and alternating bowel movements. It is not curable, though the symptoms can be treated to relieve the overall pain and discomfort associated with the
Liver Diseases in Children: Challenges and Opportunities
What progress has been made in the treatment of some of the most frequent liver diseases in children, and what does the future hold?
Help for Chronic Acid Reflux
Acid reflux, with its symptoms of heartburn, acid taste in the mouth and nausea, is a fairly common digestive disorder that can cause discomfort and interfere with sleep. Its severity ranges from mild--occasional heartburn that is relieved by antacids--to serious, in which case it can cause life-thr