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Does Chronic Use of Stimulant Laxatives Harm the Bowel?
A reader asks about the consequences of chronic stimulant laxative use for constipation.
Travelers' Diarrhea: What You Need to Know
WebMD asks CDC expert Phyllis Kozarsky about travelers’ diarrhea and its causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment.
Anal Fissures: Nifedipine and Diltiazem-Related Information
A list of topics related to Anal Fissures: Nifedipine and Diltiazem.
Ulcers - Symptoms and Diagnostic Studies
Small, open craters or sores that develop in the lining of the stomach or small intestine are commonly referred to as ulcers. (Less often, ulcers form in the esophagus, especially in the lower portion that may be exposed to stomach acids.) Technically, however, those that develop in the stomach are
Acid Reflux Disease, Potential Treatments and Solutions
Acid reflux, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is one of the most wide spread dangers of the modern diet. From your coffee to your spinach, you may be causing damage to your esophagus from that burning sensation in your throat. Read on for ways to prevent acid reflux.
A Toddler With Tummy Troubles
A 2-year-old child presents with diarrhea and weight loss. Can you make the diagnosis?
The Efficacy of Herbal Therapy in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Complementary and alternative medicine is increasingly being used by patients with inflammatory bowel disease. How effective is it?
Sofosbuvir for Hepatitis C: Simpler, Shorter, Safer?
New safer regimens for the treatment of hepatitis C are increasingly becoming available.
Acid Reflux or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Treatment
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), or Acid Reflux, is the reflux of gastric acid to the esophagus. It can be treated using lifestyle and diet modification, medications, and surgery.
Is Acid Reflux Causing Your Voice to Change?
Sometimes when you are suffering from acid reflux, you experience symptoms that at first appear to be simply a cold or flu. You might develop a cough, your throat may feel sore, and you may lose your voice completely. When you have a cold, these symptoms generally last for only a few days before dis
Nausea and Vomiting
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of nausea and vomiting, including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Long-term Prognosis in Crohn's Disease
Prevalence and incidence rates of Crohn's disease have been reported as increasing in both the United States and Europe.
Use of TPN
If you have ever received dextrose through an IV, you have received partial parenteral nutrition. Total parenteral nutrition (TPN), on the other hand, is a balanced formula of nutrients that meets a patient's daily requirement of calories, amino acids, essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. H
Infliximab vs Combination Therapy in Ulcerative Colitis
Is it more effective to treat ulcerative colitis with an anti-TNF/immunosuppressant combination or with just an anti-TNF on its own? This new study explores the latest data.
Strictures in Eosinophilic Esophagitis
How important is early diagnosis in eosinophilic esophagitis and how could it prevent stricture formation? This new study investigates.
What Causes Rectal Bleeding
Rectal bleeding is often ignored, sometimes because people pass it off as a hemorrhoid, and sometimes because they are afraid to find out what is causing it. You may think that you know why you are seeing blood, but the truth is that until you get it checked out by your doctor, you really don't know
How to Get Rid of Heartburn Naturally and Say Goodbye to Heartburn Permanently
A lot of people are often experiencing heartburn and they are seriously finding ways on how they will be able to remedy this situation without having to spend for something expensive. What many people are not aware of is the fact that there are some natural methods that they can do at home; furtherm
Gastroenterologists' Compensation: Much Cause for Optimism
According to Medscape's 2012 Physician Compensation Report, gastroenterology has a lot to offer its practitioners and continues to stack up well against incomes in other physician specialties.
Acid Reflux in School-age Children
School-age children who suffer from acid reflux have many options for effective treatment. Parents can work closely with their child's teacher and school nurse to ensure that their child receives correct medication during the school day as well as an encouraging environment, preventing acid reflux f