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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Severe Stomach Pain Right Side

Health Encyclopedia: Acid Reflux Prevention, Acid Reflux Diets

Prevention


People with heartburn should first try lifestyle and dietary changes. In one study, 44% of patients who experienced symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) reported improvement after changing their diet. Some suggestions are the following:

  • People with heartburn should avoid or reduce consumption of foods and beverages that contain caffeine, chocolate, peppermint, spearmint, and alcohol. Both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee increase acid secretion.
  • All carbonated drinks in...
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...threatening.Over time, pulmonary hypertension may cause a condition called cor pulmonale, in which the right side of the heart increases in size. In some cases, this enlargement can lead to heart... Read more »
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...Attack.]Gallstones. The primary symptom in gallstones is typically a steady gripping or gnawing pain on the right side (under the rib cage), which can be quite severe and can radiate to the upper... Read more »
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...tomography (CT) scans and bronchoalveolar lavage, may be needed if severe lung scarring is suspected.Right heart catheterization involves the passage of a catheter (a thin flexible tube) into the... Read more »
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Crohn's Disease: Symptoms
...occur during flare-ups. Vomiting and nausea.Main symptom is recurrent episodes of pain in the lower right part of the abdomen or above the pubic bone. Often preceded by and relieved by defecation.... Read more »

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