Heartburn Before Bowel Movement
- GERD, Acid Reflux, Heartburn Medications
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- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Symptoms
- Complications
Surgery
Surgical Management Of Barrett's Esophagus
Procedures to Remove the Mucus Lining. Various techniques or devices have been developed to remove the mucus lining of the esophagus. The intention is to remove early cancerous or precancerous tissue (high-grade dysplasia) and allow regrowth of new and hopefully healthy tissue in the esophagus.
Such techniques include photodynamic therapy (PDT), surgical removal of the abnormal lining, or ablation techniques, such as the use of laser, to destroy...
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Irritable bowel syndrome (functional bowel)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) refers to a disorder that involves abdominal pain and cramping, as well as changes in bowel movements. It is not the... Read more »
Bacteria-related deaths rise; link to heartburn drugs disputed...
The number of deaths from an intestinal bacteria has risen sharply in the past eight years. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say the... Read more »
Long-term use of heartburn drug linked to brain disorder
One reader of The People's Pharmacy says that the long-term use of the heartburn drug Reglan led her friend to develop tardive dyskinesia. According... Read more »
Bowel retraining
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative NamesFecal incontinence exercisesInformationA program of bowel retraining, Kegel exercises, or biofeedback therapy may be used by people... Read more »
Bowel incontinence
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Bowel incontinence is the loss of bowel control, leading to an involuntary passage of stool. This can range from occasionally leaking a small amount... Read more »
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