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Alteration of the Intestinal Microbiome
Recurrent C difficile infection is an excellent example of alteration of the microbiome. Could fecal transplant or probiotics be a means to restore healthy gut bacteria for this and other diseases?
Tips For Avoiding Diarrhea On Vacation
When traveling to foreign countries, the last souvenir a tourist wants to pick up is diarrhea.
Milk Allergy and Acid Reflux Disease
Several studies have been conducted to link food allergies and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD.) A large percentage of studies were based on information gathered from pediatric patients suffering from both GERD and milk allergies. It is important to understand GERD, its symptoms, effects on th
Find Out Why Your Stomach Hurts After Eating
If your stomach hurts only after eating there are several diseases but especially three that affect a large number of people around the world: Gastritis, Ulcers, Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Both gastritis and ulcers are closely related and similar diseases, their symptoms are very similar and both dis
Can Stress Cause Acid Reflux?
Acid reflux is one of the very most common complaints, affecting just about everyone at some time or another. Also known as GERD (Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease), this is something familiar to all of us as heartburn. The characteristic symptoms of acid reflux are due to stomach acids making their
Microscopic Colitis -- Clinical and Pathologic Perspectives
How common is microscopic colitis, how does it develop, how does it differ histologically from other forms of colitis?
Patients With Chronic HCV Who Need Early Treatment
Is there an efficient way to predict disease progression in patients with chronic hepatitis C, and how does this assist clinicians with determining which patients might need early treatment and close monitoring?
How to Stay Healthy on the Road
This is a story about a travel-health nightmare that started one October day 18 years ago.
Natalizumab for Crohn's Disease?
Bret A. Lashner, MD, discusses the potential therapeutic role of this humanized monoclonal antibody to alpha-4 integrins in the setting of IBD.
Heartburn/GERD News and Features
Find special feature stories and news on Heartburn Health at WebMD
Induction and Maintenance in Luminal/Fistulizing Crohn's Disease
What are the current recommended regimens for induction and maintenance in patients with luminal and fistulizing Crohn's disease? Bret Lashner, MD, explores the issues.
Do you want dessert without heartburn? Try these recipes!
Do you like desserts but you aren't sure what you can eat without heartburn? Try these heartburn friendly recipes.
How to Live With Lactose Intolerance
Most of the world's adults have difficulty digesting lactose, with symptoms ranging from mild to severe. There is a general decrease in levels of the enzyme lactase, which is responsible for the digestion of lactose, and aside from Northern Europeans and those of Northern European descent, most raci
Telaprevir-Based Triple Therapy for Chronic Hepatitis C
How safe and effective is antiviral-based triple therapy for HCV patients with advanced fibrosis?
The Basics of Heartburn and Acid Reflux
WebMD explains the basics of heartburn and acid reflux, including symptoms and causes.
How Can I Get Rid Of Heartburn
How can I get rid of heartburn? This is the question that millions of Americans who suffer from this illness ask themselves everyday. It can be caused by the body's reactions to varioustypes of foods and activities your body endures.
Split-Dosed MiraLAX/Gatorade for Bowel Preparation
MiraLAX/Gatorade is an effective and tolerable bowel preparation agent for low-risk colonoscopy patients.
Acid Indigestion Remedies
Acid indigestion, also known as heartburn, occurs when too much acid is produced in the upper digestive tract. Heartburn is a painful, burning sensation in the esophagus. Acid indigestion can occur after eating a heavy meal, during pregnancy, and can be a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (
Optimizing Adequacy of Bowel Cleansing for Colonoscopy
What is the most effective way to properly cleanse the bowel in preparation for a colonoscopy?
What to Do for Severe Heartburn?
Heartburn is an uncomfortable condition that causes the sufferer to feel chest discomfort as well as a sour taste in the mouth or throat. Heartburn symptoms may appear after you eat or when you lie down. When you have severe heartburn, you will want to find a remedy in order to get relief from the s