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Secondary Prophylaxis of Hepatic Encephalopathy in Cirrhosis
How effective are lactulose and probiotics for secondary prophylaxis of hepatic encephalopathy in cirrhosis patients?
Baked Pork Chops with Oregano
If you don't want plain pork chops, but the usual recipes for the meat give you heartburn, try this recipe that will give you the variety without the burn. A flavorful meal without being spicy. The recipe can be customized to your tastes by adding extra ingredients, such as vegetables.
Stomach Problems in Infants
Stomach problems in infants are common. They range from mild to severe. If your infant seems sick or has blood in her stool, see your pediatrician. Your doctor can help diagnose and treat any stomach problems.
Digestive Disorders Medical Reference
Find all medical reference articles on Digestive Disorders at WebMD.
Reasons for Stomach Pains
Stomach pains are one of the hardest symptoms to diagnose. They may point to a very minor illness or to a very harmful disease. The length of a stomach pain, the severity of the stomach pain and the side effects that accompany the stomach pain are all factors that will help determine if the stomach
Drinks to Cure a Stomachache
A stomachache can occur for one of several reasons. You may have eaten some bad food, have a case of the nerves, or picked up a virus. You may even be suffering from a case of acid reflux. Whatever the reason, there are some drinks that you can take to help yourself feel better. Since they aren't me
Gut Microbiota Disturbance During Antibiotic Therapy
Read this new study to learn about the effects of antibiotics on microbial gut metabolism.
Symptom-Based Criteria Accuracy for Diagnosis of IBS in Primary Care
This article focuses on the current evidence of the diagnostic performance of symptom-based IBS criteria in excluding organic diseases, and of individual signs and symptoms in diagnosing IBS.
The GERD - What is Acid Reflux?
What is acid reflux? It is one of the many medical conditions which you can get from eating unhealthy food and living an unhealthy lifestyle. It is one of those things which you should avoid as it can lead serious health complications.
Approach to the Patient With Multiple Colorectal Polyps?
The patient is a 53-year-old man with multiple (10-20) colorectal polyps, predominantly right-sided. Michael L. Kochman, MD, explores issues in surveillance, evaluation, and approach to management.
Tea For Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a functional bowel disease. Diet and stress management mainly treats it. Several types of tea have been found to help with IBS.
GI Disorders in Patients With Primary Immunodeficiency
The gastrointestinal tract is the largest lymphoid organ in the body, so it is not surprising that intestinal diseases are common among immunodeficient patients.
Acid Reflux Damages Your Esophagus Each and Every Time You Experience it, Isn't it Time to Stop it?
Are you aware of the fact that each and every time you experience a bout of acid reflux, heartburn or GERD you are damaging your esophagus? The esophagus is the tube that is connected to you throat and stomach which food passes through.Each time you damage it, the value it has that is supposed to cl
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.
Psychological Treatments in Functional GI Disorders
How effective are psychological treatments, including cognitive behavioral therapy, hypnosis, and biofeedback, for patients with functional gastrointestinal diseases?
Endoscopic Variceal Ligation for Oesophageal Variceal Bleeding
The authors compare the treatment effects of endoscopic variceal ligation and beta-blockers for primary prophylaxis of esophageal variceal bleeding.
GERD Awareness Week is the week of Thanksgiving - Spread the Word!
GERD Awareness Week is the week of Thanksgiving. The links in this article take you to resources that will tell you what you need to know about GERD.
Re-prescribing After Serious Drug-induced Upper GI Bleeding
How do clinicians go about prescribing appropriate medications for patients that have experienced bouts of drug-induced upper GI bleeding? Are there certain optimal drugs for this subset of patients?