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The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) conducts and supports research on many of the most serious diseases affecting public health. The Institute supports much of the clinical research on the diseases of internal medicine and related subspecialty fields, as ...
A painful, burning feeling in the chest caused by stomach acid flowing back into the esophagus. Changing the diet and other lifestyle habits can help prevent heartburn. Heartburn may be a symptom of gerd. Tips to control heartburn:
* avoid foods and beverages that worsen symptoms or irritate the esophagus lining, such as fried, spicy, and acidic foods. * lose weight if overweight. * stop smoking. * elevate the head of the bed 6 inches. * avoid lying down 2 to 3 hours after eating. * take an antacid.
Industry:Medical
A type of colitis having an abnormal band of collagen, which is a threadlike protein.
Industry:Medical
Conditions that occur when the small intestine cannot absorb nutrients from foods.
Industry:Medical
Irritation, scarring, and narrowing of the bile ducts inside and outside the liver. Bile builds up in the liver and may damage its cells. Many people with this condition also have ulcerative colitis.
Industry:Medical
The tube that carries bile from the gallbladder into the common bile duct.
Industry:Medical
Loss of fluids from the body, sometimes caused by diarrhea. It may result in the loss of important salts and minerals.
Industry:Medical
Rumbling sounds caused by gas moving through the intestines. Also known as stomach “growling. ”
Industry:Medical
The muscle between the esophagus and stomach. When a person swallows, this muscle relaxes to let food pass from the esophagus to the stomach. It stays closed at other times to keep stomach contents from flowing back into the esophagus.
Industry:Medical
A blockage in the gastrointestinal tract that prevents the flow of liquids or solids.
Industry:Medical
