Common Types of Hernias-Umbilical Hernia
WebMD disucsses umbilical hernias in adults & children including symptoms and surgical repair.
Category : stomach,intestine & Digestive disease : Health & Medical
Celiac Disease Health Center News and Features
Find in-depth information on celiac disease including symptoms that range from digestive problems and severe rash to seizures.
Risk Factors for Fatty Liver in AIDS Cohort Study
Are HIV positive men at a greater risk for developing fatty liver disease than men who are negative? This new study explains.
Biosimilars in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Could biosimilars help change the future landscape of IBD treatment?
Cause of Malabsorption and Acid Reflux
Malabsorption and acid reflux are two distinct digestive disorders with varying degrees of consequence for human health. Each of these disorders has a number of different potential causes.
Why Do I Have Chronic Heartburn? 3 Reasons and Causes
Heartburn is a common problem; many people ask "why do I have chronic heartburn?" It seems as if the incidence of heartburn has doubled in the last twenty years. Read about the top three causes of heartburn.
Patient-reported Outcomes in Chronic Hepatitis C
As treatment regimens for HCV change over time, how carefully and often do patients self-report on outcome, and how can it ultimately assist clinicians to better understand the disease?
Will Stomach Reflux Eventually Go Away Without Treatment?
Stomach reflux is a major problem for millions of Americans. This article considers whether reflux is only a temporary concern that will take care of itself or a problem that requires specialized attention.
Risk Stratification of Barrett's Esophagus: Updated Analysis
Barrett's esophagus (BE) is a precursor of esophageal and gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma (Ca).
Management of Belching, Hiccups, and Aerophagia
When belching and hiccups become persistent in patients what is the best way to treat and manage them, and could they be symptomatic of a more serious underlying disease?
The Basics of Nausea and Vomiting
Why do I feel nauseous? Learn more about nausea and vomiting from WebMD.
With Beer or Wine, The Stomach's Fine
If your cup of cheer is wine or beer, there's a bit of good news. Those who imbibe a few weekly glasses have a slightly lower risk of carrying a germ that causes stomach ulcers.
Diabetes, Insulin Use, and Helicobacter Pylori Eradication
Is insulin use in diabetes potentially responsible for eradicating H. pylori disease in these patients?
Does DGL Work to Cure Acid Reflux?
You might be one of the millions of Americans who suffer frequent heartburn and acid reflux due to eating greasy, fattening foods. Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid moves upward into the esophagus. The acid can do a lot of damage to the fragile tissue of the throat, lungs and mouth and, if left u
New Anticoagulants and Antiplatelet Agents
What new anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents are on the market? This new article discusses the options available to gastroenterologists and other clinicians.
Maximizing Detection of Adenomas and Cancers During Colonoscopy
The importance of maximizing detection of neoplasia during colonoscopy is obvious from a patient's perspective.
What Are the Causes of a Lower Right Abdominal Pain?
Lower right abdominal pain is defined as pain in the lower area of the abdomen. There are dozens of causes, some which can be easily treated, while others need the immediate attention of a medical professional.
Managing Chronic Unremitting Ulcerative Colitis
Are there any new therapies on the market for the treatment of chronic unremitting ulcerative colitis?
Heartburn and Exercise
Exercise is rarely the cause of heartburn if a person doesn't suffer from chronic heartburn otherwise. But some exercises can induce episodes of acid reflux.
Eating to Heal Acid Reflux
Most people find that eating to heal acid reflux disease is a highly effective form of preventative treatment. With acid reflux, you will want to watch not only what you eat but also how and when you eat.