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stomach,intestine & Digestive disease : Health & Medical
When Would Your Doctor Order an Esophageal Manometry?
An esophageal manometry isn't used if the cause of an obstruction in the esophagus is known. When is an esophageal manometry ordered by a doctor?
Normal Barium Enema
Courtesy of Intermountain Medical Imaging, Boise, Idaho. All rights reserved.This image shows a normal colon filled with barium. The barium shows up as white on the image. The arrows point to the normal curves of the colon. ...
Does Acid Reflux Cause the Heart to Flutter?
Acid reflux, sometimes known as heartburn, will be experienced by most people at some point in their lives. Acid reflux causes a number of symptoms, but does not cause the heart to feel as though it is fluttering. If you experience acid reflux and heart flutters at the same time it may be symptomati
Gastroenteritis
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of gastroenteritis, including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Virtual Colonoscopy
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of virtual colonoscopy including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Diagnostic Accuracy of pCLE and NBI for Colorectal Polyps
Does probe-based confocal laser endomicroscopy and narrow band imaging assist clinicians in properly classifying small colorectal polyps? This new study takes an in-depth look at the procedures.
The Most Common Stomach Problems
Stomach or digestive disorders are a common complaint for many people. Diet and stress can cause stomach problems, but sometimes symptoms come on for no apparent reason. Although most stomach problems can be treated at home, it is important to know when to seek a doctor's care. Knowing the symptoms
Ulcerative Colitis Diet
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of ulcerative colitis including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
The Effects of Probiotic Bacteria in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
What effect did a probiotic mixture in fermented milk have on IBS symptoms in this randomized clinical trial?
Efficacy of Buspirone in Patients With Functional Dyspepsia
How well does buspirone work in patients with functional dyspepsia? This new study explores its effectiveness in patients with this gastrointestinal disease.
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?
Why Settle For Quick Heartburn Relief? How Long Will That Last?
Considering how painful and uncomfortable heartburn symptoms can get, it's not surprising that most people who suffer from this condition would give anything just to get quick heartburn relief. When in the throes of heartburn pain, it can be hard to function properly, whether at work or at home
Correct Diet for Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative colitis is an chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) characterized by severe abdominal pain and diarrhea. Ulcerative colitis typically affects continuous stretches of the innermost lining of the large intestine (colon) and rectum. There is no available cure for ulcerative colitis, but e
X-Ray Exams of the Digestive Tract
WebMD explains X-ray tests for digestive problems, including upper and lower GI exams.
Fecal Calprotectin for Differentiating Between IBS and IBD
How does an understanding of fecal calprotectin levels help clinicians to differentiate between IBS and IBD in their patients?
Rectal Problems-Topic Overview
Rectal problems are common. Almost everyone will experience some rectal itching, pain, or bleeding at some time during his or her life.
Vitamin D and Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Can vitamin D supplementation decrease cancer risk in patients with IBD?
A Look at Acid Reflux in Babies
Some babies are born with a digestive system that is not fully formed. This means that the valve that connects the esophagus and the stomach is not working as it should.
How to Control Stomach Acid When Fasting
Many cultures believe that fasting can help you cleanse your body of a variety of toxins that result in many of our daily health issues. In fact, fasting is not just a religious observation, but is commonly used to deal with everything from arthritis to infertility. If you decide to fast, you should
Ask the Experts - Continue Antiviral Therapy in the Presence of...
A 40-year-old white man presented with chronic hepatitis C and mildly elevated aminotransferases 1 year ago. At that time, biopsy showed mild disease activity with periportal fibrosis (grade 2, stage 2). After 1 year of combination therapy with interferon and ribavirin, he had normalization of ...