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Medical Marijuana for Digestive Disorders: Time to Prescribe?
Is there enough scientific evidence available for clinicians to recommend the use of medical marijuana to treat digestive disorders?
Homeopathic Treatment for Stomach Ulcer
Open sores found on the esophagus, the upper part of the small intestine and lining of the stomach, are called stomach or peptic ulcers. This condition affects about 10 percent of Americans. The most well-known sign of a stomach ulcer is a debilitating stomachache.
What Foods Can I Eat With a Hiatal Hernia?
Hiatal Hernia is commonly associated with heartburn, and occurs when a portion of the stomach pushes up into the diaphragm and into the esophagus.
Irsogladine Maleate Accelerates Ulcer Healing After Treatment for H Pylori
Irsogladine maleate is effective for treating stomach ulcer after H. pylori eradication therapy, regardless of the outcome of eradication.
A Case of Persistent Anemia and Alcohol Abuse
Severe anemia and a 1-day history of nausea and 'coffee ground' vomiting are presented in a 56-year-old male with a history of excess alcohol consumption and type 2 diabetes. What's the diagnosis?
Directory of Gastrointestinal Organizations
These are some of the organizations that pertain to gastrointestinal disorders, particularly those that deal with upper gastrointestinal disorders.
Optimizing Adequacy of Bowel Cleansing for Colonoscopy
What is the most effective way to properly cleanse the bowel in preparation for a colonoscopy?
Gerd Symptoms in Children
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs in both children and adults, and in both cases, it can be dangerous to ignore. GERD is caused by the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) not working correctly. It may not stay closed or it may open at random times, causing acid from the stomach to rise up i
Isotretinoin and Risk of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
What effect does the drug isotretinoin have on the gastrointestinal system, and is it potentially responsible for causing IBD?
Diet for Acid Reflux Patients and Sufferers
This article explains how you can create a healthy and taste diet fro acid reflux sufferers. You will also learn what to do to improve your overall health as well.
The Patient's Journey With Chronic Hepatitis C
How do interferon and ribavirin impact health-related quality of life during treatment for chronic hepatitis C, and are patients better off with different drug therapies?
What Is Acid Reflux Cough And How Do You Know If You Have It?
Do you have a persistent cough and have often wondered what the cause of it was? Well, one possible cause is that you have gastroesophageal reflux disease, otherwise known as GERD or acid reflux.
Crohn's Disease-What Happens
Crohn's disease is an ongoing (chronic) condition that may flare up throughout your life. The course of the disease varies greatly from one person to another. Some people may have only mild symptoms, while others may have severe symptoms or complications.
How to Naturally Relieve Heartburn - Follow This Proven Advice
Heartburn is a medical condition that plagues many people from all over the world. It occurs when your stomach acid makes its way up into your throat.
Dysphagia Symptom Score for Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Could a novel questionnaire be used as an accurate method to measure dysphagia frequency and intensity in patients with eosinophilic esophagitis?
Parasitic Worms Ease IBD
The thought of swallowing live worm eggs may turn your stomach, but that's exactly what researchers say may safely relieve the abdominal distress caused by inflammatory bowel disease.
Understanding Heartburn Cures
Do you know of any effective heartburn cures? If you have ever experienced burning sensations in your chest after eating a meal, knowing about heartburn remedies is important. This condition can be very distracting, especially if it happens during your work or when doing something important in your
Oral Lactulose on Clinical/Immunohistochemical Parameters on IBS Patients
The aim of the present study was to investigate the clinical and histologic efficacy of lactulose in patients with IBD, for which probiotic therapy yielded promising results.