Sign in
or Register nowAcidRefluxConnection.com
What Is A Digestive System
Growing unease about risks of heartburn
October 02, 2008
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 »Foods to Help You Sleep Better AND Lose Weight
...mindful that over-indulging in food (even food with tryptophan) can backfire. Too much food puts your digestive system into working over-time, and this can not only contribute to indigestion; it... Read more »Nicotine Addiction
...contain nicotine. There are two forms of spit tobacco:These products allow tobacco to be absorbed by the digestive system or through mucous membranes. Smokeless tobacco contains 28 cancer-causing... Read more »Gastroesophageal reflux in infants
...is the movement of stomach contents up the esophagus toward the mouth, rather than down through the digestive system. Normal movement down through the digestive system is called peristalsis. ... 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 »Images
Find an image showing the digestive system and its component parts.... Read more »
Medications
...sleeping. It can also prevent serious acid damage to your digestive system (e.g., ulcers, cancer... Read more »
...sleeping. It can also prevent serious acid damage to your digestive system (e.g., ulcers, cancer... Read more »
...sleeping. It can also prevent serious acid damage to your digestive system (e.g., ulcers, cancer... Read more »
...sleeping. It can also prevent serious acid damage to your digestive system (e.g., ulcers, cancer... Read more »
...sleeping. It can also prevent serious acid damage to your digestive system (e.g., ulcers, cancer... Read more »
Related News
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 »
ABC News explores the challenges of ulcerative colitis
October 03, 2008For the hundreds of thousands of people suffering from ulcerative colitis, pain can occasionally be easier to deal with than embarrassment. ABC news... Read summary »
Video: Measuring painkiller damage
October 03, 2008Many people use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as naproxen and ibuprofen to manage pain, but these meds can damage the stomach... Read summary »
Probiotics can help manage constipation, IBS
October 02, 2008Patients who suffer from chronic constipation or irritable bowel syndrome may find relief using an over-the-counter probiotic supplement. Dr. Terence... Read summary »
Video 'pill' spots hidden Crohn's disease
October 03, 2008A 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 »
- Privacy Policy: Updated as of April 1, 2009|
- Service Terms and Agreement|
- Advertising Policy|
- Contact Us|
- About Us|
- RSS Feed|
- Site Map|
- How to Use This Site
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on AcidRefluxConnection.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2009. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.
 | We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. |
