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Heartburn
Heartburn: What It Is And When To See A Doctor Most people will experience heartburn at some point in their life. It might occur after eating fried food, consuming something spicy or simply eating too much at once. It is common and usually nothing to worry about. However, it [...]
Wilson’s Disease: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Wilson’s Disease: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Wilson’s disease is a rare genetic disorder that causes the body to store excess copper instead of eliminating it. This results in dangerous levels of copper accumulating in the body, especially in the liver, brain and eyes. Copper is vital to our health. [...]
Going Gluten-Free
Even with all of the gluten-free foods and substitutes available today, going gluten-free is not always easy for a lot of people diagnosed with celiac disease. It is, however, the only treatment available for this autoimmune disease that damages the gut; causes many intestinal symptoms; and can lead to [...]
Barrett’s Esophagus: Detection and Eradication
Barrett’s esophagus is an abnormal change in the lining of the esophagus, which is the tube that connects the mouth and stomach. It only affects a small percentage of people, and it is usually found in patients with long-standing acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Barrett’s esophagus is [...]
GERD: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic form of acid reflux. This means stomach acid is frequently moving back up into the esophagus from the stomach, usually causing discomfort. GERD can be mild acid reflux that occurs frequently or severe acid reflux that occurs less often. Occasional acid reflux [...]