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Healthy digestion is so important, yet often taken for granted—until something goes wrong. Whether it’s killer heartburn, stomachaches, diarrhea, gas, bloating, constipation, nausea or vomiting, gastrointestinal woes can wreak havoc on your life. Find out how certain ailments—including heartburn, GERD, Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis—can affect digestion, what to do about them, and the best ways to keep your gastrointestinal system in tip-top shape.
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New Device Approved for Lingering GERD
FRIDAY, March 23 (HealthDay News) — The LINX Reflux Management System has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat people with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) who continue to have chronic symptoms, despite taking maximum medication and making recommended lifestyle changes. GERD occurs when stomach contents flow back into the esophagus, causing heartburn [...]
Chronic Heartburn a Growing Problem in U.S.
By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Jan. 5 (HealthDay News) — Heartburn and acid reflux strike many people as an annoying and painful but ultimately harmless problem — a result of overindulgence and gluttony that must be endured, much like a hangover after a night of drinking. But frequent bouts of heartburn and reflux constitute a real medical [...]
Endometriosis Tied to Higher Risk of Crohn’s, Colitis
By Denise MannHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Dec. 19 (HealthDay News) — Women with endometriosis may be up to 80 percent more likely to develop inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis compared to women without the uterine disorder, according to a new long-term study. Endometriosis occurs when the uterine lining — the [...]
Holiday Foods May Trigger GERD Symptoms
SUNDAY, Nov. 20 (HealthDay News) — Holiday foods and feasts can cause trouble for the estimated 30 million Americans with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), but there are things they can do to be comfortable and symptom-free, experts advise. GERD occurs when a faulty valve between the stomach and esophagus allows stomach contents to flow back into [...]
‘Fecal Transplants’ Show Promise for Gastrointestinal Ills
By Amanda GardnerHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Nov. 1 (HealthDay News) — They sound disgusting, but doctors say “fecal transplants” — once shunned by the medical establishment — are proving useful against a range of gastrointestinal ailments, new research says. Presenting at the American College of Gastroenterology annual meeting in Washington, D.C., researchers report that the therapy can ease [...]
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