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Digestive System Functions

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Resources

http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov -- National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
www.gastro.org -- American Gastroenterological Association
www.acg.gi.org -- American College of Gastroenterology

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Expert & Community Posts

Dietary Fiber: 4 Tips to Lower Cholesterol with Fiber

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New Products for Refluxers

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The Truth about Digestive Disease & Marital Harmony

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Your Pelvic Floor: Knowledge is Power

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Health Guide

What are the risk factors and causes of GERD?"

GERD is one of the most prevalent gastrointestinal disorders. Nearly 7% of persons in the U.S. experience heartburn daily, 20% experience it monthly, and 60% experience it intermittently. Incidence... Read more »

Conclusion"

No one knows why people develop acid reflux disease. Research is under way on many levels to find the cause of GERD and to find additional treatments. The good news is that the vast majority of GERD... Read more »

What is GERD? "

GERD is an acronym that stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease. GERD occurs when the protective mechanisms in the esophagus (the tube that runs from your mouth to your stomach) fail. The lower... Read more »

Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease: Resources

http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov -- National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghousewww.gastro.org -- American Gastroenterological Associationwww.acg.gi.org -- American College of... Read more »

What are the symptoms of GERD?"

The hallmark GERD symptom is heartburn. This symptom of acid reflux involves a burning sensation in the mid-sternum area, thus the name heartburn. Another acid reflux disease symptom is... Read more »

Images

Digestive system

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Medications

Levsin Oral Dosage and Storage

Hyoscyamine is used to treat a variety of stomach/intestinal problems such as cramps, infant colic,... Read more »

Aciphex Oral Uses and How to Use

Rabeprazole works by blocking acid production in the stomach. This medication is known as a proton... Read more »

Prilosec Oral Uses and How to Use

Omeprazole works by blocking acid production in the stomach. This medication is known as a proton... Read more »

Prevacid Oral Uses and How to Use

Lansoprazole works by blocking acid production in the stomach. This medication is known as a proton... Read more »

Prevacid Oral Uses and How to Use

Lansoprazole works by blocking acid production in the stomach. This medication is known as a proton... Read more »

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