Diabetic Gastrointestinal Problems
- Scleroderma - Treatment for Gastrointestinal Problems
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Risk Factors
- Symptoms and Complications
- Causes
- Diagnosis
Treatment for Gastrointestinal Problems
Treatments for abnormalities in the esophagus and stomach are generally the same as those for gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) or heartburn. Many non-prescription agents are available for the relief of heartburn.
Proton-pump or acid-pump inhibitors are probably the best drug treatments for reflux symptoms related to scleroderma. They work by inhibiting the so-called gastric acid pump that is required for the cells of the stomach to release acid. The standard...
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Gastrointestinal perforation
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Gastrointestinal bleeding
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Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding refers to any bleeding that starts in the gastrointestinal tract. Bleeding may come from any site along the GI... Read more »
Gastrointestinal disorders: resources
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Gastroparesis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Gastroparesis is a condition that reduces the ability of the stomach to empty its contents, but there is no blockage (obstruction).Alternative... Read more »
Ischemic colitis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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