Lower abdominal pain has a variety of causes, including infections, digestive disorders and gynecological problems. The nature of lower abdominal pain may be acute and sudden or chronic, and some conditions may be life-threatening. People with lower abdominal pain that gets worse or comes on suddenl
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With recent studies showing the progression of Barrett esophagus to esophageal cancer to be lower than originally thought, is routine screening still needed? Dr. David Johnson offers commentary.
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Learn more from WebMD about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, both inflammatory bowel diseases.
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Crohn's disease may cause sores,or ulcers,that tunnel through the intestine and into the surrounding tissue,often around the anus and rectum. These abnormal tunnels,called fistulas,are a common complication of Crohn's disease and may become infected. Crohn's disease can also cause anal f
Does the risk for colorectal cancer increase with laxative use, and does the type of laxative make a difference?
Nancy Reau, MD, assesses the latest information regarding the management and clinical evaluation of patients with chronic hepatitis C, as based on data presented at DDW 2008.
Managing the pain and discomfort resulting from a hiatal hernia necessitates changing the way you eat and drink. Attention to diet and the behaviors that influence the digestion of food are often all that is required to control the most common symptom of the hiatal hernia---gastroesophageal reflux d
How can clinicians from different specialties work together to treat and manage patients with NAFLD? This new study offers suggestions.
Lactose intolerance means the body cannot easily digest lactose, a type of natural sugar found in milk and dairy products.
There is hope for acid reflux. Over 60 million Americans suffer from GERD each month, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease) is commonly known as acid reflux, acid indigestion, dyspepsia or heartburn.
A young pregnant woman is HBsAg-positive. Is it possible to prevent transmission of the infection to her unborn baby?
What role do dietary proteins play in the pathophysiology of functional gastrointestinal disorders?
It is possible to cure chronic hepatitis C in the vast majority of patients with this infection and often without interferon. This new study gives us an overview of treatment strategies.
Does the latest research tell us anything new about the efficacy of anti-TNF agents in the treatment of Crohn's disease?
People with burning discomfort in the upper part of their stomach often say that they have "heartburn." If they go to one doctor they might be told that they have acid reflux. Another physician might tell them that they have an hiatus hernia. Having two diagnoses for the same complaint nat
