How to Get Heartburn Relief
Learn the ways you can get heartburn relief
Crohns Disease Health Center News and Features
Find in-depth information on Crohn's Disease, a chronic inflammatory disease of the intestines.
Are Acid Reflux and Back Pain Connected?
You may think that there is no logical connection between acid reflux and back pain, and in a way you are right. However, there may be connections that you might not have considered. Acid reflux can have a knock on effect to other parts of your body, but when you think of back pain, you might not th
Prevention of Colorectal Cancer With Low-dose Aspirin
How effective is aspirin in preventing colorectal cancer, and does it work well in prevention when combined with diagnostic procedures such as endoscopy?
Indigestion & Stomach Pain
Indigestion and stomach pain can be uncomfortable and may be aggravated by eating certain foods. Laying down soon after eating may also cause indigestion.
Endoscopic Therapies for Barrett's-Associated Dysplasia
What are some of the newer endoscopic therapies currently being used to treat dysplasias associated with Barrett esophagus? This new study walks us through some of the procedures.
How to Reduce Flatulence Odor
The average person emits digestive gas in the form of flatulence about 15 times a day. Much of this gas is actually swallowed air that passes through the digestive tract, while other gases are produced as chemical byproducts by microbacteria. Flatulence odor can be virtually undetectable and inoffen
Clinical Management of Lynch Syndrome: Revised Guidelines
This article provides updated clinical guidelines for the management of lynch syndrome.
How to Reduce Discomfort For Colonoscopy Prep
If you're one of the fortunate individuals who has to prepare for colonoscopy, don't let your mind get the best of you. The prep for the colonoscopy is probably the least favorable part of the entire procedure but with the right mindset you can sail through the colonoscopy prep with as little discom
Gastro Pain
Gastro or gastric pain can be caused by various factors. Anything that can inflame the lining of your stomach can cause pain. The pain that you experience can be acute, which means that it occurs occasionally and then disappears, or the pain can be chronic, lasting a long time without any reprieve.
Strategy to Improve the Doctor-Patient Relationship in IBD
Do you find communicating with patients with IBD challenging? This shared decision-making model may help.
Natural Remedies to Combat Acid Reflux
Medication is great for acid reflux but many are uneasy using it for the long term. Below proves a few methods that can aid your situation without the use of medications. What's better is most, if not all the key ingredients can be found within your house!
Fecal Calprotectin for Differentiating Between IBS and IBD
How does an understanding of fecal calprotectin levels help clinicians to differentiate between IBS and IBD in their patients?
Second Anti-TNF in IBD When Previous Treatment Has Failed
Is using a second anti-TNF agent the best way to treat IBD in patients who have not responded to a first anti-TNF?
Celiac, Crohn’s Disease Share Common Genetic Links
An international team of researchers has identified four genetic variants common to both celiac disease and Crohn’s disease.
How to Get Rid of Heartburn
What is heartburn and how do you get rid of it?Heartburn or pyrosis is the burning sensation or sometimes, painful feeling in your esophagus most commonly caused by the regurgitation of gastric acid. The pain usually begins in your chest, but can cause pain in your neck, throat or jaw.
5 High Alkaline Foods For Acid Reflux
Not only are these foods known to relieve the symptoms of GERD / acid reflux, but they also help combat acidosis, the often hidden culprit that is usually responsible for making the body prone to illness and fatigue. Why should one take more alkaline foods for acid reflux? Research has shown that un
Stool Softener Pros & Cons
Stool softeners can be a great aid in the relief of constipation and other bowel obstruction conditions. If used properly, stool softeners pose no real threat to those taking them. However, there is a pro and con side to taking stool softeners. The advantages usually outweigh the disadvantages. Lear
Dermatological Complications of Drug Therapies in IBD
What types of dermatological conditions could present as side effects in patients taking immunosuppressives and anti-TNF agents for IBD?
Differentiating Heartburn Symptoms From a Heart Attack
As remarkable as it may sound, there are times when heartburn symptoms are very hard to distinguish from those of a heart attack. When heartburn is particularly severe, a person experiencing heartburn symptoms may be filled with panic, thinking that the chest pain is already something serious. On th