Personal Story
Anonymous Personal Story- A Low-Carb Diet Worked For Me IBS-C started in the summer of 1975 and I was hospitalized for 3 days in which I endured both upper and lower tests, and the doctor attributed the problem to stress; so I stopped driving taxi on the night shift, changed my diet, cut out alcohol, […]
Digestive diseases and disorders like reflux disease or GERD are seen more commonly in overweight individuals than in normal weight individuals. Healthcare providers have been saying for years that burning calories and losing weight can help reduce heartburn symptoms. Losing just 5 to 10 pounds may be enough to reduce your reflux symptoms. In theory, […]
Personal Story
My Son’s Personal Story: Mother and Son became a team! While the topic of IBS is rather personal in nature sharing my son’s story here is the hope it will help someone else out there so they don’t experience the same added conditions. Early symptoms were directly correlated to stressful events with a change in […]
The following article discusses surgical treatments for GERD. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is defined as the back-flow of stomach contents into the esophagus causing undesirable symptoms and potentially resulting in esophageal damage. Symptoms of GERD The most common symptom of GERD is heartburn. This is an uncomfortable burning sensation felt in the middle of the […]
Medications are used to try to help reduce symptoms of gastroparesis. The drug categories commonly used are prokinetic (promotility) agents and antiemetic agents. There is a lack of evidence-based information about what drugs work best for patients with gastroparesis. Drugs are often prescribed off-label by doctors, based on their clinical experience and how the drugs […]
580 C Eosinophilic Gastritis And Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis
580 B Eosinophilic Gastritis And Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis
Any product taken for a therapeutic effect should be considered a drug. Use of medications for IBS, whether prescription, over-the-counter, herbs, or supplements should be considered carefully and in consultation with your healthcare provider. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder characterized by two key elements: an abdominal component generally described as pain and/or discomfort […]
Personal Story
My Son’s Personal Story: Mother and Son became a team! While the topic of IBS is rather personal in nature sharing my son’s story here is the hope it will help someone else out there so they don’t experience the same added conditions. Early symptoms were directly correlated to stressful events with a change in […]