Is It Celiac Disease or Not?
What are some of the serological tests that can help to properly diagnose celiac disease? Does a positive tTGA indicate disease?
Category : stomach,intestine & Digestive disease : Health & Medical
Treatment for Gas & Bloating
Swallowing too much air or bacteria that is left in the intestine by foods that are not easily digested usually causes gas and bloating. Gas is completely normal, and most people pass gas about 14 to 20 times a day. However, gas may be very uncomfortable, and some people need to adjust their diets o
Impact of Somatization on GI Healthcare Resources in IBS
The authors sought to measure the association between levels of somatization and resource utilization in a large cross-sectional sample of patients with IBS.
The Diagnosis of EoE: More Questions Than Answers
The difficulties and variability in diagnosing eosinophilic esophagitis are highlighted in 3 recent studies.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Complications
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a functional disorder that affects roughly 15 percent of all people in the United States. IBS causes dysfunction in the muscles, organs and nerves of the gastrointestinal tract, but the actual structure of the tract is not affected at all. Although IBS complications
Pork with Fried Rice
Pork, when it is lean, is a good choice for those whose heartburn can be triggered by fatty foods. The addition of rice, cooked without added fat, makes this main dish satisfying without causing the burn.
Screening for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Among Cirrhotics
Is it always necessary to screen cirrhosis patients for hepatocellular carcinoma? This study explains.
Diagnostic Value of Biochemical Markers for Liver Fibrosis
The authors assessed the diagnostic utility of noninvasive markers of fibrosis, validated in chronic viral hepatitis and alcoholic liver disease, in patients with NAFLD.
The Importance of Understanding Your Acid Reflux Symptoms
Mostly everyone at one point or another in their life has experienced heartburn. Having a simple case of heartburn on occasion will not require you to seek immediate medical attention. With that said, it's important to understand that when you suffer from occasional heartburn or indigestion, it
Colonoscopy Preparation, Premedication, and Sedation
This new study outlines the very latest recommendations for preparing for a colonoscopy, and offers specific advice about bowel preparation and sedation techniques used in the procedure.
The Anus (Human Anatomy): Picture, Definition, Conditions, & More
WebMD provides a medical diagram of the anus and explains its function and problems that can affect the anus.
Inguinal Hernia-What Happens
Inguinal hernias typically flatten or disappear when they are pushed gently back into place or when you lie down. Over time, hernias tend to increase in size as the abdominal muscle wall becomes weaker and more tissue bulges through.
Colostomy
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of colostomy including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
How to Get a Burn Off Leather
When you get a cigarette burn in your expensive leather, you don't have to throw away your item. Instead, repair it. To save money, use a leather repair kit to do it yourself. Most leather repair kits are inexpensive and contain all the items needed to perform the repair. It takes a while to perform
Hiccups
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of hiccups, including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Finding Out What Causes Acid Reflux
If you happen to suffer from heartburn or acid reflux, chances are you are going to want to know what causes acid reflux. I have had this condition off and on for several years now. At first I had no idea what caused it and what I could do to relieve the symptoms.
Esophageal Dysfunction in Patients on Chronic Opioids
Are patients on chronic opioids at an increased risk for developing esophageal dysfunction and, if so, why?
Heartburn and Your Diet - Share Your Experiences and Tips
For many people can trace their heartburn to some of the foods they eat. If you are one of those people, you can share your experiences with what foods are you triggers, and how you have changed your diet to help you live heartburn free.
Few Important Things You Need To Know About Bile Reflux
What is bile reflux? Bile reflux is a problem that is different from acid reflux. A common mistake that people make is to treat them as some. It differs from acid reflux because in acid reflux the symptoms like inflammation of stomach are absent. It occurs when the digestive fluids in a body which a
Cirrhosis-Treatment Overview
Cirrhosis is a potentially llife-threatening condition that occurs when inflammation and scarring damage the liver. No treatment will cure cirrhosis or repair scarring in the liver that has already occurred.