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Is NAFLD Associated With High Levels of Sedentary Behavior?
Are people with NAFLD more sedentary than those without, and how could a change in lifestyle affect disease outcome?
Colon Test Preparation
For the two most common types of colon testing, you'll need to prepare beforehand. A sigmoidoscopy doesn't require too many days of preparation, but the procedure isn't performed as often as the better-known colonoscopy. Some planning can make the process a little more bearable.
Best Remedies For Acid Reflux and Heartburn - How to Treat it the Natural Way
Heartburn or acid reflux is one of the most common digestive disorders that people experience and it usually occurs during nighttime. The burning sensation felt behind the breastbone or chest area is so painful that sometimes, some people often mistaken it for a heart attack. The occurrences of acid
Can An Irritable Bowel Syndrome Diet Really Prevent IBS?
People suffering from IBS may be wondering up to what extent an Irritable Bowel Syndrome diet can go in preventing the syndrome. Also called spastic colon, Irritable Bowel Syndrome is diagnosed based only on the presenting signs and symptoms that include abdominal pain that is chronic in nature, blo
Optimizing Adequacy of Bowel Cleansing for Colonoscopy
What is the most effective way to properly cleanse the bowel in preparation for a colonoscopy?
Study: Heartburn Drugs OK With Plavix?
Heart patients who take the anti-clotting drug Plavix may safely take an acid-reducing proton pump inhibitor (PPI) drug, an analysis of two previously reported studies suggests.
Midback and Abdominal Pain
Because of the many organs positioned in the thoracic cavity, causes of abdominal pain can sometimes be difficult to pinpoint. However, when this pain is accompanied by pain in the middle back, it becomes somewhat easier to narrow down the possible cause.
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?
Extrahepatic Manifestations of Hepatitis C
Clinicians should have a high index of suspicion and knowledge of the extrahepatic manifestations of HCV to not only treat them but also initiate therapies for the underlying HCV.
Can a Diet for GERD Be Better for Your Health Than the Medication That Is Often Prescribed?
Do you suffer from GERD or acid reflux disease? A good healthy diet for GERD can often cure GERD rather than just suppressing it with medication. Doctors often prescribe medication to prevent the effects of acid reflux or GERD, but the fact is that this medication really doesn't do anything to
Prevpac Therapy for Acid Reflux
Acid reflux, also called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), happens when stomach acids back up into the esophagus causing it to becomes irritated or inflamed. Acid reflux is a serious condition. If not treated, it can lead to Barrett’s esophagus, which changes the normal squamous cells l
Natural, Painless Heartburn Remedies That Work Effectively
Heartburn is the result of either excessive food intake or unhealthy food intake that causes the rising of acids to the esophagus. There are many prescribed drugs that are available for neutralizing these stomach acids however they have a lot of side effects. As a result, more people tend to rely on
Panitumumab for Treatment of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Panitumumab is a fully human monoclonal IgG2 antibody targeting the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). This review examine sthe efficacy of panitumumab in the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer.
What Are Some of the Causes of Diarrhea?
Basic CauseDiarrhea is a watery stool that is likely to pass quickly and may cause you to feel a sudden and urgent need to defecate. Diarrhea occurs when the colon is unable to absorb enough liquid from the foods and fluids you eat before they pass through it. This can happen when a large...
Feel Safe And Healthy With Remedies For Acid Reflux
Good eating habits which include eating of vegetables allow this body disorder to be avoided. Vegetables are said to be good enhancers of food digestion. They increase roughage to the food, something that makes its bolus move down the trachea without much complications. As this bolus travels down th
Depression and Treatment With Antidepressants Associated With GERD
A double dose of doom: Anti-depressant induced GERD should be avoided.
Foods That Cause Heartburn
Heartburn can ruin your day or your entire night. This article provides information about the foods that cause heartburn and how you can identify which of them are your personal heartburn triggers.
Getting Heartburn Relief During Pregnancy
Women should all know about relief for heartburn during pregnancy. Pregnancy is a precious moment in a woman's life. Nothing comes close to the joy of taking care of one's child in the womb, and almost everything that comes with pregnancy is also a reason for celebration. However, there wi
Heartburn/GERD News and Features
Find special feature stories and news on Heartburn Health at WebMD
Risk Factors for Barrett Esophagus
Are African Americans more likely to develop Barrett esophagus than non-Hispanic Whites and, if so, what are the reasons?