After dealing with acid reflux in myself and two of my children I have encountered the question "what about surgery to fix the problem?"... Read more »
Like most parents, I was filled with fear when the doctor said my daughter needed acid reflux surgery. I resisted the surgery for a long... Read more »
One of our many jobs as parents is caring for our children when they become ill, whether it's with a Migraine or simple sore throat. When... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Fundoplication; Nissen fundoplication; Belsey (Mark IV) fundoplication; Toupet fundoplication; Thal fundoplication; Hiatal hernia repair; Endoluminal... Read more »
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Nausea is the sensation of having an urge to vomit. Vomiting is forcing the contents of the stomach up through the esophagus and out of the mouth. ... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Vomiting blood is the forcing of the stomach contents up through the esophagus (the swallowing tube) and out of the mouth, in which the vomit... Read more »
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When you vomit, your stomach muscles contract and push what's in your stomach up your esophagus and out your mouth. Vomiting is usually the result of... Read more »