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stomach,intestine & Digestive disease : Health & Medical
How to Avoid Indigestion
Indigestion occurs when digested food from your stomach, which contains acid, is pushed up toward your esophagus.Having indigestion is not fun. It is a common condition, which is also called "Heartburn." It is a painful condition, which can really ruin your day. There are ways to avo
Stool Analysis
A stool analysis is a series of tests done on a stool (feces) sample to help diagnose certain conditions affecting the digestive tract. These conditions can include infection (such as from parasites, viruses, or bacteria), poor nutrient absorption.
Ulcer Warning Signs
Ulcers are sores that develop on the lining of your stomach and can cause an intense amount of discomfort. Ulcers can be caused by a wide range of things, including poor diet, stress, bacterial infections, overuse of pain medications, smoking and drinking. If you suspect you have an ulcer, you can l
Hiatal Hernia Effects on the Body
The Mayo Clinic describes a hiatal hernia condition as a gap in the body's diaphragm where the stomach is able to enter into the food esophagus (also known as the food pipe). The medical site also notes that "most small hiatal hernias don't cause problems," but large hernias can affect the body.
Natural Remedies for Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation and ulcers (sores) in the lining of the rectum and the colon. The formation of ulcers is caused by inflammation killing the cells that line the colon, resulting in bleeding and the production of pus, as well as freque
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.
Crohns Disease Health Center News and Features
Find in-depth information on Crohn's Disease, a chronic inflammatory disease of the intestines.
How Do Enzymes Relate to Digestion?
What is an "enzyme?"An enzyme is a protein in the body that helps initiate and promote chemical reactions in the body. This is commonly referred to as "catalyzing." When a person refers to enzymes in relation to digestion, they probably are talking about digestive enzymes. There are also...
Is H. Pylori Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance Needed?
Should patients with H. pylori disease be given any kind of antibiotic resistance testing prior to beginning a drug therapy regimen? And, if so, how should they monitored throughout their treatment?
Microbial Dysbiosis and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
What does the latest research tell us about the etiologic role of the intestinal microbiota in the development and progression of NAFLD and NASH?
Ulcerated Vein
An ulcerated vein, usually found on the leg and also called a venous leg ulcer, can be painful, ugly and inconvenient. If you think you may have an ulcerated vein, see your doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Challenges and Opportunities in the Management of Obesity
What do we learn in this new study about the most current treatment and management strategies for obesity? Are surgical options preferred over drug therapies?
Home Remedies for Acid Reflux
If you don't want to take traditional medications to treat your acid-reflux symptoms, you can turn to your kitchen cupboards and find many remedies that will help relieve your condition. You can find some products, such as aloe vera, licorice, lavender, anise and peppermint in your health-food store
CT Colonography: Accuracy, Acceptance, and Safety
Is CT colonography widely accepted as a screening tool for colorectal cancer, and is it considered as safe and effective as colonoscopy?
A Sneak Peek of DDW 2014
Dr. David Johnson highlights some of the most interesting and intriguing topics to be presented at this year's Digestive Disease Week (DDW) meeting in Chicago.
Acute Liver Failure -- One Disease, More Than 40 Definitions
There are many different ways to describe acute liver failure. This new study explains and takes a look at the definitions of disease.
Herbal Remedies For Acid Reflux - 3 Natural Cures
Many people want to try herbal remedies for acid reflux before they resort to more extreme measures such as prescription medications. Herbal remedies have been around for a long time. They can be quite effective, especially if your problem with acid reflux and heartburn isn't too severe.
5 Vital But Little Known Secrets About Heartburn & Reflux
Heartburn & Reflux are misdiagnosed as people having "too much stomach acid". In fact, many people suffer heartburn because they do not have enough stomach acid. In these people, antacid medications such as omeprazole may make the situation worse. Read the article below to find out more.
Treatment of Chronic HCV Infection With Telaprevir
How do fixed-length and response-guided treatment regimens compare as treatment options for HCV-genotype-1 in both treatment-naive and -experienced patients?