Celiac Disease and Primary Biliary Cirrhosis: An Immune Link
What do scientists know about the connection between celiac disease and primary biliary cirrhosis, and how does this knowledge translate into treatement strategies for both diseases?
Category : stomach,intestine & Digestive disease : Health & Medical
Lower Left Stomach Pain in Children
Stomach aches are a common part of childhood. Although stomach pain is often just the result of innocuous gas, certain types of stomach pain require further investigation. Lower right stomach pain is one of the main symptoms of appendicitis. However, even if your child has lower left stomach pain, h
The Role of Tacrolimus in the Management of Crohn's Disease
How well does the immunosuppressive agent, tacrolimus, work in patients with Crohn's disease?
What Is GERD Disease?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a chronic digestive disease in which the liquid stomach contents back up, or reflux, into the esophagus. The lining of the esophagus might be inflamed or damaged.
Candida and Ulcerative Colitis - A True Experience
This article will discuss about Candida and Ulcerative Colitis. I got an email from someone who wanted to share his condition. He said that he's suffered from candida and ulcerative colitis, although he thinks candida may be the cause of his UC.
Study: Stomach Acid Drugs Linked to Fracture Risk
Long-term, regular users of a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) such as Nexium, Prevacid, Prilosec, and Protonix appear to have a heightened risk of fractures, a study shows.
Can Eating Smaller Meals Help Prevent Heartburn?
Heartburn can often be relieved if sufferers follow these ten suggestions that can significantly reduce the risk of acid reflux symptoms.
Signs & Symptoms of Ulcers in the Esophagus
Persistent heartburn (acid reflux) occurring more than twice a week is defined as the disorder gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH). GERD can cause more serious conditions, including inflammation of the esophagus (the tube...
Colonoscopy Recommendations for Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative colitis (US) is an inflammatory bowel disease that thousands of people suffer from in the US alone. Many who have this disease will have to have a colonoscopy, regardless of what age they are. Though it may seem like a scary procedure, a colonoscopy for UC patients is not very different t
Outpatient Management of Nonvariceal Upper GI Hemorrhage
Outpatient management of selected patients with nonvariceal UGIH has been proposed as a mechanism to decrease resource utilization and expenditures. However, the true prevalence and outcomes of this practice have not been well evaluated.
Natural Course of Treated and Untreated Chronic HCV Infection
What effect has Interferon (IFN-α)-based regimens had on the natural course of hepatitis C?
Adefovir Dipivoxil Therapy in Asian & Caucasian Patients With Hep B
Are there significant differences in treatment response between Asians and Caucasians?
Duodenal Ulcer
Definition of a Duodenal Ulcer.
Hiccups
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of hiccups, including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Ulcerative Colitis and Nutrition
There's no diet for ulcerative colitis. What you eat doesn't cause or cure UC. But eating a diet rich in nutrients may help you spend more time in remission and live a healthier life.
Low-Residue Diet: Foods, Menus, and More
What is a low-residue diet? Can it help your inflammatory bowel disease? WebMD has the answers.
Vitamin D and Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Can vitamin D supplementation decrease cancer risk in patients with IBD?
Questions About Inguinal Hernia Surgery-Related Information
A list of topics related to Questions About Inguinal Hernia Surgery.
Best Acid Reflux Remedy - Forget Acid Reducing Medication, There is a Much More Effective Option
Most heartburn sufferers will no doubt be taking some form of medication which, by controlling the amount of acid that the stomach produces, gives them the relief that they need. But how many of those sufferers actually appreciate what effects reducing stomach acid can have on their overall health?
Human Anti-TNF Monoclonal Antibody Adalimumab: Open-Label Study
Is this fully-humanized monoclonal antibody to TNF-alpha a clinically beneficial option for patients with Crohn's disease who have previously lost their response to, or cannot tolerate infliximab?