There are a number of intestinal disorders that plague people and it can be very exasperating to both get the right diagnosis as well as a successful treatment. Some common problems are: Stomach and Duodenal Ulcers, Ulcerative Colitis, Chron's disease, Irritable Bowel Disorder, Lactose Intolerance, Hiatal Hernia, Helicobacter Pylori and other areas. Please do the research , keep good records and more to get to what the issue truly is.
Here's some news on health and digestive disorders:
Share Your Stories About Living With Chronic Heartburn
Living with heartburn that occurs two or more times a week isn't easy. There are times when it can be very disruptive to your life and livelihood if the heartburn can't be brought under control. Many of us have found ways, other than medication, to get our heartburn under control.
Maybe you have learned how to prevent heartburn from occurring at night, or you know what foods cause you heartburn. You may have also learned how you can eat out without suffering from heartburn afterward.
You can share your stories about living with chronic heartburn here. There are several opportunities to share your stories and tips, and to see what others have to say.
GerdQ-based algorithm vs an endoscopy-based approach for GERD diagnosis
June's issue of the Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics compares a GerdQ-based algorithm with an endoscopy-based approach for the diagnosis and initial treatment of GERD.
'Bad' Fat May Hurt Brain Function Over Time
FRIDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- Women who eat a lot of "bad" saturated fat may hurt their overall brain function and memory over time, Harvard University researchers report.
Here's some definitions, facts or tips related to various intestinal disorders:
A peptic ulcer is a sore on the lining of the stomach or duodenum, which is the beginning of the small intestine. Peptic ulcers are common: One in 10 Americans develops an ulcer at some time in his or her life. One cause of peptic ulcer is bacterial infection, but some ulcers are caused by long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs), like aspirin and ibuprofen. In a few cases, cancerous tumors in the stomach or pancreas can cause ulcers. Peptic ulcers are not caused by stress or eating spicy food, but these can make ulcers worse
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Heartburn Help Frequently Asked Questions - Focused on heartburn,
A compiled list of FAQs from Hearbturn Help, with a focus on heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD, and acid reflux disease.
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Heartburn: Symptoms
That risk is still low, but it's enough to make chronic heartburn something to take seriously.
Some digestive terms
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biliary atresia - condition present from birth in which the bile ducts inside or outside the liver do not have normal openings. Bile becomes trapped in the liver, causing jaundice and cirrhosis. Without surgery, the condition may cause death.
biliary stricture - narrowing of the biliary tract from scar tissue. The scar tissue may result from injury, disease, pancreatitis, infection, or gallstones. See also stricture.
biliary tract - gallbladder and the bile ducts. Also called biliary system or biliary tree.
bilirubin - substance formed when hemoglobin breaks down. Bilirubin gives bile its color. Bilirubin is normally passed in stool. Too much bilirubin causes jaundice.
bismuth subsalicylate - nonprescription medicine used to treat diarrhea, heartburn, indigestion, and nausea; also part of the treatment for ulcers caused by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori.
bloating - fullness or swelling in the abdomen that often occurs after meals.
borborygmi - rumbling sounds caused by gas moving through the intestines (stomach "growling").
bowel - another word for the small and large intestines.
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