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Gas and Bloating

Gas and Bloating

Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of gas and bloating, including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Vitamin D and Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Vitamin D and Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Can vitamin D supplementation decrease cancer risk in patients with IBD?
Expert Commentary-Guidelines for CRC Screening and Surveillance

Expert Commentary-Guidelines for CRC Screening and Surveillance

Douglas K. Rex, MD; Michael L. Kochman, MD; and Bernard Levin, MD, provide their perspectives regarding the implications of these revised guidelines for clinical practice.
Crohn's Disease and Pregnancy

Crohn's Disease and Pregnancy

Are you wondering how having Crohn's disease will affect your pregnancy? Here are answers from the experts at WebMD.
Celiac Disease-Prevention

Celiac Disease-Prevention

Although celiac disease cannot be prevented, symptoms and damage to the small intestine can be reversed by maintaining a strict gluten-free diet.
Exercises for Colon Health

Exercises for Colon Health

Jumping rope, walking and abdominal exercises are great ways to improve your colon health.Walking image by Towards Ithaca from Fotolia.comThe colon is an organ that can be overlooked when people are considering their health and fitness. However, colon health is esssential to overall...
Keeping a Heartburn Diary

Keeping a Heartburn Diary

When you suffer from heartburn, especially if it is frequent, it is important to find out what is triggering your heartburn. This can be done by keeping a heartburn diary.
Fecal Transplant May Treat Stubborn C. diff

Fecal Transplant May Treat Stubborn C. diff

It may sound gross, but using fecal transplants can effectively treat stubborn intestinal infections caused by the bug Clostridium difficile (C. diff), a study shows.
Gallstones

Gallstones

Illustration copyright 2000, 2003 Nucleus Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. http://www.nucleusinc.com Gallstones develop when cholesterol and other substances in the bile form crystals that become hard stones in the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small sac located just under the liver. Ga
Herbs That Restrict Production of Stomach Acid

Herbs That Restrict Production of Stomach Acid

Stomach acid is normally released into the stomach during food consumption. It is produced and released by the stomach's parietal cells, which are located in the stomach lining. The acid helps digestion by breaking down the food's protein structures and components to release its vitamins and nutrien
Bowel Blockage Relief

Bowel Blockage Relief

When an internal blockage in your small or large intestine, food and fluid become stuck and cannot pass via normal digestion. Symptoms of an intestinal blockage include pain, vomiting and abdominal swelling. It is important to see a doctor if you have signs of an intestinal blockage because, if left
Don't wear tight clothes

Don't wear tight clothes

Find out what types of clothes can increase the chance of acid reflux and why.
High Stomach Pain

High Stomach Pain

Many people experience stomach pain at one time or another for a variety of reasons, including from eating bad food or gastric distress or as a result of food allergies. When stomach pain occurs with any regularity, there could be serious underlying problems that need to be addressed.
5 Simple Signs to Tell if It is Acid Reflux or Heart Pain

5 Simple Signs to Tell if It is Acid Reflux or Heart Pain

Is it acid reflux or heart pain? Knowing the difference could save your life. Find out the details in this article.
That Lump in Your Throat May Be Acid Reflux

That Lump in Your Throat May Be Acid Reflux

There is a very common condition called globus pharyngis that is best described as feeling like there is a lump in your throat.Though this condition can be caused by many different factors, acid reflux is one of the leading causes of globus pharyngis.
Is Coffee One Of The Main Causes Of Acid Reflux?

Is Coffee One Of The Main Causes Of Acid Reflux?

Do you love a great cup of coffee but it leaves you with the painful burning symptoms of heartburn? This article will tell you what you need to know to be able to enjoy your favorite morning beverage and leave the burning behind.
Screening for Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Screening for Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Learn the risk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma, and who to screen, how often to screen, and what tools should be used.
Splenectomy: Complications and Recovery

Splenectomy: Complications and Recovery

WebMD explains what happens during a splenectomy, what complications are possible, and what recovery will be like.
Heartburn Home Remedies for Pregnant Women

Heartburn Home Remedies for Pregnant Women

Heartburn can become an uncomfortable problem during pregnancy, especially in the last trimester. As the baby grows, she will be putting extra pressure on the mother's stomach. This can sometimes cause stomach acids to back up into the esophagus, causing heartburn. While you should always consult yo
Definition of Gastric Reflux

Definition of Gastric Reflux

Gastric reflux is a condition where the acid contained in your stomach leaks upward into your esophagus. Approximately 20 percent of Americans experience the symptoms of gastric reflux at least weekly, according to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.