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New Research
- Obesity and GERD. Research presented at the 2004 annual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology suggests that the prevalence of GERD symptoms among obese patients has been underreported. A second study reported that increased body mass index (BMI) is associated with increased risk for cancer of the esophagus (esophageal adenocarcinoma).
- Surgery and Children. A recent study published in an American Gastroenterological Association journal reported that more than 60...
Expert & Community Posts
Dr. Eisner Answers Your Questions About Acid Reflux
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...therefore important to undergo a follow-up upper gastrointestinal endoscopy when a gastric ulcer... Read more »
Gastroesophageal reflux disease and pregnancy
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...guidelines were published by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy discussing the... Read more »
Dr. Eisner Answers Your GERD Questions: Swallowing Difficulty
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...herpes and CMV. These too can b e diagnosed with upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and biopsy.... Read more »
Ask Dr. Eisner
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...signs and symptoms (weight loss, anemia), an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy may be warranted... Read more »
Weighing In: What Exactly is Gluten?
By Patrika Tsai , Health Expert...diagnosis of celiac disease is confirmed by upper gastrointestinal endoscopy which is also known... Read more »
Health Guide
Peptic Ulcers: Diagnosis
Peptic ulcers are always suspected in patients with persistent dyspepsia (e.g., bloating, belching, abdominal pain). Dyspepsia, however, occurs in 20% - 40% of people who live in... Read more »Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Diagnosis
A diagnosis of restless legs syndrome or nocturnal leg cramps often relies solely on the patient's description of symptoms. In general, the recommended approach is first to take a sleep and... Read more »Anemia: Diagnosis
The first step in any diagnosis is a physical examination to determine if the patient has symptoms of anemia and any complications. Because anemia may be the first symptom of a serious... Read more »Peptic Ulcers: Highlights
Peptic Ulcers Are Caused by an Infection Both patients and doctors used to think that peptic ulcers resulted from high stress and other lifestyle factors, such as diet. A 1982 discovery... Read more »GERD Diagnosis
If a patient suffers from chronic heartburn, chances are good the patient also has GERD. (Occasional heartburn does not necessarily indicate the presence of GERD.) The following is the... Read more »Images
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