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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.

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?

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.

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

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.