Pregnancy can be a wonderful time; however, a pregnant woman who has irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can become ever more uncomfortable. Pregnancy causes many changes for a woman and if a woman already is experiencing symptoms of IBS, then her symptoms may become even more painful.
The aim of this study assess the prevalence of missed doses of pegylated interferon and ribavirin, and examine the correlates of dose-taking adherence in clinic settings.
Investing in stocks is one way to save and grow your wealth. However, investing isn't that easy and not knowing the tax implications of different investment strategies can hurt your returns. The IRS taxes investments in several ways depending on the amount of time you've owned them. Short-term and l
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These are a few of the foods which bring about acid reflux. It is crucial to lessen the intake of these foods in order to avoid heartburn. Only after that can acid reflux treatment be effective.
The authors describe a systematic approach to the evaluation and management of renal dysfunction complicating the course of advanced liver disease.
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A gene variant common in whites is linked to Crohn's disease, tipping the immune balance toward inflammatory bowel disease.
Acid reflux can become very serious if it is not appropriately treated and can even lead to severe
Heartburn pain may be caused several different factors.The foods and drinks we consume and our lifestyle can be a large part of the problems.
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Heartburn is signified by a painful burning sensation in the chest that can feel like a heart attack to some people who experience it. It is caused when the cardiac sphincter located in the lower esophagus allows hydrochloric acid produced in the stomach back up into the esophagus. These tips will h
Tube feeding is a method of administering nutrients to people who may have difficulty eating and drinking through the mouth. First introduced in 1980, the National Cancer Society now estimates that there are more than 200,000 patients benefiting from this kind of therapy. Its purpose is to supply pa
Many people are under the erroneous belief that there is nothing they can do to prevent acid reflux at night. They simply continue to drink that nasty pink liquid by the gallon and pop those chalky antacid tablets by the handful before bedtime, with little to no success.Fortunately, the
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