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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Diseases Of Digestive System

Growing unease about risks of heartburn

October 02, 2008
An overview of current concerns about acid reflux and heartburn. This article discusses the prevalence of digestive-system diseases and the need for attention that goes beyond treating just the symptoms. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Breaking News: GI Doctors Develop Treatment Guidelines
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

...care of infants and children with diseases of the digestive system) and epidemiologists... Read more »

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Live from GI Conference: The Reflux Mom
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

...advanced training in pediatrics and diseases of the digestive system also known as... Read more »

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Nutritionist Jennifer Rackley Joins MyIBDCentral.com
By Jennifer Rackley , Health Expert

...reflux disease.  Their journey has educated me on the digestive system in ways I could never... Read more »

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Winter cooking to stay warm
By Ellen Haas , Health Expert

...risk of cardiovascular disease and to help keep your digestive system healthy.   Here are a... Read more »

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Acid Reflux from Infancy to Adulthood Part I: Your baby and acid reflux
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

...position may decrease spit up and vomiting until the digestive system has matured.   You may... Read more »

Health Guide

What are the risk factors and causes of GERD?"
...include alcohol use, obesity or overweight, pregnancy, and smoking. Certain foods that may irritate the digestive system can also contribute to GERD, though there's plenty of contradictory... Read more »
Ulcerative Colitis: Introduction
...In-Depth Report #103: Crohn's disease.]The Gastrointestinal TractThe gastrointestinal (GI) tract (the digestive system) is a tube that extends from the mouth to the anus. It is a complex organ... Read more »
Crohn's Disease: Introduction
...image of the structure of the colon.The Gastrointestinal TractThe gastrointestinal (GI) tract (the digestive system) is a tube that extends from the mouth to the anus. It is a complex organ system... Read more »
Sigmoidoscopy
...with your knees drawn up toward your chest. A gastroenterologist (a specialist in diseases of the digestive system) will gently insert a gloved and lubricated finger (or fingers) into the... Read more »
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Heartburn: Highlights
...frames per second. The photographic procedure takes about 20 minutes, and the capsule passes from the digestive system naturally after about 24 hours. The new PillCam provides the doctor with... Read more »

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Medications

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...sleeping. It can also prevent serious acid damage to your digestive system (e.g., ulcers, cancer... Read more »

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...sleeping. It can also prevent serious acid damage to your digestive system (e.g., ulcers, cancer... Read more »

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...sleeping. It can also prevent serious acid damage to your digestive system (e.g., ulcers, cancer... Read more »

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...sleeping. It can also prevent serious acid damage to your digestive system (e.g., ulcers, cancer... Read more »

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...sleeping. It can also prevent serious acid damage to your digestive system (e.g., ulcers, cancer... Read more »

Related News

Celiac disease on the rise
July 13, 2009

The serious digestive system disorder known as celiac disease has become more common in the United States, a new Mayo Clinic study suggests. Celiac... Read summary »

Chewing Gum Helps Recovery
August 25, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Chewing gum may help patients recover better from colon surgery. Researchers from London say gum helps the intestines function... Read summary »

Video 'pill' spots hidden Crohn's disease
October 03, 2008

A small video capsule may help doctors diagnose Crohn's disease that has been undiagnosed for up to 15 years, new research suggests. Patients swallow... Read summary »

ABC News explores the challenges of ulcerative colitis
October 03, 2008

For the hundreds of thousands of people suffering from ulcerative colitis, pain can occasionally be easier to deal with than embarrassment. ABC news... Read summary »

Bacteria may protect against diabetes
September 24, 2008

Having good bacteria in the gut may protect against Type 1 diabetes, a new study suggests. Researchers at the University of Chicago studied... Read summary »