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Crohn's Disease-Surgery
Surgery may be needed for Crohn's disease if no medication can control your symptoms, you have serious side effects from medications, your symptoms can be controlled only with long - term use of corticosteroids, or you develop certain complications.
How to Find an Acid Reflux Natural Cure
Many of these remedies are better because they treat the underlying digestive problem that is causing the heartburn and reflux in the first place. That is a better place to start than just a temporary pain relieving remedy.
Hemorrhoids-When To Call a Doctor
Common symptoms of hemorrhoids may indicate other serious health problems. Colon or rectal cancer and other conditions have many of the same symptoms as hemorrhoids. You should call your health professional if: Rectal bleeding occurs that is not associate
The Symptoms of Acid Reflux Disease
The best way to prevent acid reflux disease from getting to its worst state possible is by being aware of it's signs and symptoms. This way, you will be able to immediately tell if you are already at the verge of having it or not. Here are signs and symptoms of acid reflux disease or also known
Functional Dyspepsia and Gastroparesis
How similar are the symptoms in functional dyspepsia and gastroparesis and do the diseases develop and present in the same way? This new study investigates.
Dealing With Acid Reflux in Babies
Acidity is a condition that is common in both the young and the old.A baby's health which includes the acid levels of the baby should be kept in record and a proper doctor consulted for treatment. As the baby grows old, this condition tends to disappear in most babies.
Admission Time Is Associated With Outcome of UGIB
How much of a role does admission time play in the outcome of upper gastrointestinal bleeding?
Cure Reflux - Never Take Antacids Again by Following These Acid Reflux Remedies
Cure reflux and save your health and your money.Here are 5 acid reflux remedies that will work in hours!
Clinical Perspectives on Pancreatic Disorders
John Baillie, MD, provides an overview of the topical issues in pancreatic disease, ranging from predictors of severity in acute pancreatitis to prevention of post-ERCP pancreatitis, as based on presentations at DDW 2004.
Advances in Celiac Disease
As celiac disease becomes more prevalent, what does the newest research tell us about the pathophysiology of the disease, including in children, and how it is most effectively diagnosed?
Chest Pain After Eating
As we approach middle age, many of us will start complaining of chest pain. The frequency of occurrence of chest pain can vary.
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation
What type of promise does fecal microbiota transplant hold for the future treatment of gastrointestinal and other diseases?
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?
Capsule Endoscopy
John R. Saltzman, MD, discusses the most topical issues in endoscopy at DDW 2003, the focus of which is video capsule endoscopy -- a novel technology designed primarily to image the small intestine.
Ulcerative Colitis Maintenance Treatment With 5-ASA
Investigators evaluated the efficacy and safety of 5-ASA-MMX (2.4 g/d qd) compared with Asacol (2.4 g/d, bid) in the maintenance of left-sided ulcerative colitis.
Acid Reflux Symptoms Explained
Acid reflux symptoms include persistent heartburn and stomach acid regurgitation. It is possible to have acid reflux without heartburn. Acid reflux symptoms vary in degrees of discomfort, from person to person, and within different age groups. The most common and persistent symptom is a burning sens
Point-of-Care Test in Adult Case-Finding in Celiac Disease
What types of tests are on the market to diagnose celiac disease? This new study examines a rapid point-of-care test available to clinicians.
Book Review: Heartburn & Reflux for Dummies
Review of the book "Heartburn & Reflux for Dummies." This review includes the benefits and drawbacks of this book, a listing of the chapters, and a brief synopsis.
Acid Reflux Diet Menu - Day 5
Daily menu featuring heartburn-friendly foods and recipes. These are ideal for those individuals on an acid reflux diet. Suggests for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks are given. Each dinner menu shown here gives an Entree with a link to the recipe for its preparation, along with suggestions for
Heartburn 101 - Support Groups for GERD Sufferers
Whether you suffer from Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or are a loved one of a GERD sufferer, you may find the support and feedback you need from the Heartburn Forum or one of the support electronic mailing lists.