Statin Use and Incidence of Colorectal Cancer
Are statins potentially associated with a decreased risk for colorectal cancer in some patients? This new study explores the connection.
Category : stomach,intestine & Digestive disease : Health & Medical
Ulcerative Colitis Diet Foods
When someone is suffering from ulcerative colitis, there is a diet (or a grouping of foods) a person can adhere to that may lessen the intensity of the symptoms often accompanying this inflammatory bowel disease. The need for this change is that a person with this particular condition usually finds
Avoid Chocolate and mints
These have two affects on heartburn sufferers: They relax the LES, and they increase the amount of acid the stomach produces. What foods can you eat and what should you avoid?
Diverticulitis
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of diverticulitis, including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
BRAT Diet (Bland Diet): Benefits, Foods Included, and GI Uses
WebMD explains why the BRAT diet is no longer recommended for children with an upset stomach.
Gallstones
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of gallstones/gallbladder problems, including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Biosimilars in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Could biosimilars help change the future landscape of IBD treatment?
Five Tips on Preventing Acid Reflux Starting Today
Acid reflux is similar to most diseases in that you rarely give it a thought until you experience it. Unfortunately, once it happens, it tends to be an issue throughout the rest of your life. So for most people, the process of preventing acid reflux begins after they've already had an episode a
What You Should Know About Colon Ulcers
A colon ulcer can be an inconvenince but if you don't have it checked it could lead to something much more serious - here are some symptoms to look for.
Ways to Prevent Night Heartburn and Put Acid Reflux to Sleep
Acid reflux and night heartburn can be an unbearable experience not only because of the pain, but also due to the lack of sleep that occurs when you're coping with it. This process can ultimately affect you physically and mentally in a negative way. This article will discuss ways to stop night
Why You Should Replace Acid Reflux Medicine With Natural Home Remedies
Acid reflux is an unpleasant condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It can cause some very painful effects such as heartburn and other unwanted things including bad sleeps and bad breath. If you have acid reflux and have visited the doctor for advice then he may have recommended acid r
Diagnosis and Management of AKI in Patients With Cirrhosis
Acute renal failure is a common complication in patients with decompensated cirrhosis. There is now a new approach to its diagnosis and treatment.
Tips to Reduce Stomach Swelling & Pain
If you have stomach swelling and pain, you must consult your doctor as soon as possible to determine the cause. In the meantime, some measures can minimize the pain and swelling if the cause is not too severe.
What to Expect When Doing a Colonoscopy Prep
A colonoscopy is a type of imaging test done to examine the colon, which is the bulk of the large intestine. Preparation for a colonoscopy is fairly uncomplicated, although it may begin several days in advance of the test.
Hepatitis B Highlights: The Liver Meeting 2014
You won't want to miss the recap on hepatitis B from this year's meeting.
What Are Stomach Ulcers?
A stomach ulcer is a hole or sore in the lining of the stomach caused by excessive acid buildup. The medical terms for it are peptic or gastric ulcer. The medical community once believed that stomach ulcers were primarily caused by high stress or excessive consumption of spicy food, but it is now un
Homeopathic Treatment of Acid Reflux
Choosing the correct homeopathic remedy requires close examination, as several remedies can seem appropriate for one ailment. Narrow the search by considering factors like cause and associated symptoms, in addition to the primary concern.
Ask the Experts - How Do You Treat the Patient With HCV and HIV...
What clinical parameters should be followed to allow interferon treatment of the hepatitis C patient with significant liver disease who is also coinfected with HIV?
MMR Vaccine Not Linked to Crohn's Disease
The measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is not associated with Crohn's disease, a study says.
Barriers Impeding Serologic Screening for Celiac Disease
What are some of the reasons why patients may not get tested for celiac disease, and how can these rates be improved upon?