Among the numerous digestive system diseases, some of the most common are diverticular disease, inflammatory bowel disease, ulcers, stomach cancer, colorectal cancer and gastroesophageal reflux disease. The National Institutes for Health provides a list of digestive diseases with a link to informati

For many women, even if they never experience heartburn before, will suffer from it while pregnant. There are ways to reduce your chances of experiencing heartburn by making changes in your lifestyle, including how and when you sleep.

Diarrhea is characterized by an increase in frequency of bowel movements, as well as a change in their consistency. Diarrhea is caused when excess water is passed with the stools.

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As clinicians begin to better understand the pathophysiology of NASH, what future treatment strategies lie ahead for them to manage the disease in their patients?

Did you know that following a special diet for acid reflux disease can help bring relief? If you suffer from chronic acid reflux and have tried all of the home remedies and pills, but still haven't found a treatment that works - keep reading...

As time passes and the world evolves towards a better future more and more people are having health problems and are suffering from one of the modern-day diseases, caused by today's lifestyle. Among these diseases, one of them affects more than 25 million people only

Is a plate of spaghetti a prescription for heartburn? Does eating Mexican keep you up half the night?

Pancreatic cancer is a devastating disease with a median survival of approximately 6 months after diagnosis. Still, routine screening is not recommended for the general population.

If you experience certain heartburn-related symptoms, you should see your doctore.

Do gender and age have anything to do with how patients with primary biliary cirrhosis generally respond to ursodeoxycholic acid?

People love to eat. That statement alone carries interesting and amusing truth. People also love their sweets. Mouth-watering frosted cake, three scoops of their favorite ice cream, luscious chocolate fondue, and the list is piling up. The question is: "How can you naturally cure your GERD or a

Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease characterized by severe,chronic inflammation of the intestinal wall or any portion of the gastrointestinal tract. The lower portion of the small intestine (ileum) and the rectum are most commonly affected by this disorder. Symptoms may include wat

Acid reflux has become one of the most common digestive disorders these days particularly because of the kind of lifestyle that people lead. Complications of acid reflux can become severe when proper precautionary measures are not taken in the initial stages. Primarily, in this article we shall disc

There are few things more disturbing than to be awakened by the burning sensation of gastric fluids in your esophagus and mouth. Here we will guide the esophageal reflux sufferer through a program of effective esophageal care.

How to cure an upset stomach with Baking soda.

But how effective is it, and are we using it properly?

Does testing fecal calprotectin levels help a clinician make a diagnosis in patients with abdominal discomfort? What do they suggest about disease activity?

What types of potential complications can present in some patients prescribed proton pump inhibitors? This new study takes a look.

What is the "treat to target" therapeutic strategy in Crohn's disease, and how could it contribute to an improvement in long-term outcomes in patients with the disease?