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stomach,intestine & Digestive disease : Health & Medical
Rational Helicobacter pylori Therapy
What is the current recommended regimen for the treatment of H. pylori disease?
Acute GI Bleeding After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Gastrointestinal bleeding can sometimes occur after cardiovascular surgeries such as PCI. How can cardiologists and gastroenterologists work together to come up with a way to both prevent and treat this bleeding?
Chronic Pancreatitis
Is there a connection between celiac disease and pancreatitis? This new study takes a look at this and other issues in the understanding and treatment of the disease.
Nausea and Vomiting
WebMD explains the causes of nausea and vomiting -- and when to call the doctor.
IBD Surgery in the Biologic Therapy Era
Are certain drug therapies used in combination with surgery the best approach to treating IBD, or are drugs alone the answer? This study takes a look at the options.
Endoscopic vs Histological Look at Polyps During Colonoscopy
Does endoscopy provide a clearer look at polyps during a colonoscopy than subsequent histopathological assessment? This new study takes a look.
How Are Proton Pump Inhibitors Different from H2 Blockers?
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) are a group of medications that decrease the amount of acid in the stomach and intestines. H2 blockers are also used for GERD treatment. Proton Pump Inhibitors are different from H2 blockers. How are Proton Pump Inhibitors different from H2 blockers?
Treatment for Gallstones
How are gallstones diagnosed and treated? Find out from the experts at WebMD.
Natural Recipes For Heartburn
Heartburn, consists of a burning sensation that starts in the lower part of the chest and may radiate down to the throat. It usually occurs when gastric acid flow upward by the sphincter that separates the stomach from the esophagus because this has not been completely closed or because there is a p
Signs & Symptoms of Bleeding Stomach Ulcer
A bleeding stomach ulcer can give sometimes give the same symptoms as an upset stomach or the stomach flu. If you find that some of your common stomach symptoms are mixed in with feelings of abdominal pain, then it is possible that you have a bleeding stomach ulcer. It is important to get to a docto
Polycystic Liver Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments
WebMD discusses the causes, symptoms, and treatments of polycystic liver disease.
How Are Mechanical & Chemical Digestion Alike?
Digestion is accomplished by both mechanical and chemical means. While the two methods of digestion are different, they share a common goal. Mechanical digestion, which occurs by the physical action of the body on food, and chemical digestion, which occurs through the use of enzymes and...
New Ulcer Treatment Better?
A new, four-drug regimen to wipe out bacteria associated with peptic ulcers and stomach inflammation banished the bugs better than the standard three-drug treatment often used, according to research presented at ACG 2009 in San Diego.
Antibiotic Exposure and the Development of Celiac Disease
Could antibiotic use potentially lead to the development of celiac disease and, if so, what are the reasons? This new study investigates.
Prebiotics, Probiotics, Synbiotics, and the Immune System
What effect do selected probiotics, prebiotics, or their combination exert on the immune system, and how could they be used to help prevent and treat immunological disorders?
Top 3 Home Remedies for Heartburn - How to Stop Acid Reflux Naturally
I know how heartburn can hurt so bad, I have experienced a lot of it in the past. What's even worse it I would feel bloated for days and medications would not relieve me of my pain. It can be excruciating at times that my sleep gets disrupted at night. Those were the dark days of acid reflux ep
How to Get Rid of Gas and Bloating
Gas and bloating can lead to severe cramping and abdominal pain that can persist for several minutes, hours or days depending on the severity of the condition and the reason for the symptoms. With natural remedies, over-the-counter medication and prescription medication, gas and bloating can be cont
Acid Reflux Diet - Herbs Combined With the Proper Foods Create Powerful Acid Reflux Curing Dishes
Many of these herbs have had double blind medical studies conducted on them and are approved by governing medical agencies of various countries world wide. The herbs are just one part of the equation though. Utilizing them and not understanding the food groups that you should be either eating or avo