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Gas, Bloating, and Burping-Topic Overview
Gas (flatus), burping, and bloating are all normal conditions.
Guidance on the Effective Use of Upper GI Histopathology
Read this new article to get the latest recommendations on what to biopsy and what not to biopsy during upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.
Diet Therapy for Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Three methods for dietary diagnostics and therapeutics are reviewed, an option for every patient coping with eosinophilic esophagitis.
Mortality From Chronic Liver Diseases in Diabetes
Are diabetic patients at an increased risk of mortality from chronic liver diseases?
Abdominal and Total Adiposity and Risk of Acute Pancreatitis
Is abdominal adiposity a potential risk factor for acute pancreatitis? This new study investigates the connection.
Problems Passing Gas
Gas pockets in the body are natural, and everybody has them. Easing the flow of gas through your body can be controlled in several ways. Gas buildup can be painful and often confused with other physical problems. It is important to understand what your body is doing and to give it proper nutritio
Difference Between GERD & Heartburn
Heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are caused by acid or bile backing up into the esophagus. With GERD, this happens often enough to irritate the lining of the esophagus.
Pharmacological Interventions for Eosinophilic Esophagitis
What are the various drug therapies available to clinicians for the treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis?
Understanding Pancreatitis
Learn more from WebMD about pancreatitis, including causes, symptoms, and treatments.
Ulcerative Colitis Surgery: What Are the J-Pouch (IPAA) and Ileostomy Procedures?
If you have ulcerative colitis and need surgery for it, your doctor may recommend one of these procedures: the “J-pouch,” or an ileostomy. WebMD explains what they involve and what to expect after the operation.
How to Quickly Relieve Stomach Bloating
The occasional bloated stomach is rarely a big deal, and often resolves itself with time. But if you're dealing with persistent bloating, perhaps it's time to assess your diet and eating habits to see if they contribute to discomfort. Signs of stomach bloating include tightness around the abdomen, a
How to Detect a Cut in the Bladder
Bladder injury can be a complication from surgery in other areas of the pelvis, or it can result from blunt injury to the pelvis, such as a pelvic fracture. Pelvic pain or painful urination, or blood either in urine or from the vagina or penis, can alert doctors to the possibility of a bladder injur
Esophagitis
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of esophagitis, including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
FDA OKs New GERD Drug Kapidex
The FDA has approved Kapidex delayed-release capsules as a once-daily treatment for gastoesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and for erosive esophagitis, which is GERD-related damage to the esophagus.
Suffering From Heartburn or Acid Reflux? 3 Types of Foods to Avoid
Are you suffering from heartburn or acid reflux? If your answer is yes, then it is in your best interest to know what to eat and what not to eat.
Home Remedies for Stomach Pain During Periods
Menstrual pains can be intense and hard to deal with. A common menstrual pain many women feel is stomach pain, which can present itself through cramps or nausea. While this pain may be unavoidable once a month, there are things you can do at home to help alleviate it.
Take a walk after eating to reduce heartburn
It is very important to take your medication every day. If you are prone to forgetting a dose or two, follow these tips.
Natural Cures for Stomach Aches
An upset stomach can be very uncomfortable and disruptive to your daily life. Whether you are dealing with nausea, vomiting, acid indigestion, gas or diarrhea, an upset stomach can be one of the most unpleasant things to deal with. Fortunately, there are many natural cures for upset stomach that wor
Blood Tests for Assessment of Liver-prognosis in Hepatitis C
Are blood fibrosis tests more accurate than liver biopsy for determining liver prognosis in chronic hepatitis C?
Effectiveness of Colonoscopy Screening for Colorectal Cancer
What does the latest research tell us about the overall effectiveness of colonoscopy for the detection of colorectal cancer?