The Basics of Peptic Ulcers
Peptic ulcers can cause a variety of symptoms, and these vary from patient to patient. Some patients with ulcers have minimal, unusual, or even no symptoms at all. Others may have every symptom. This is why it is very important to consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
It is important to understand the causes of peptic ulcers. In the past, it was believed stress and diet caused peptic ulcers. Later, researchers stated stomach acids (hydrochloric acid and pepsin) contributed to the majority of ulcer formation. Today, however, research shows that most ulcers develop as a result of infection with a bacterium called ...
Source: About Heartburn / Acid Reflux - May 19, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What Not to Do if You Have Heartburn at Night
If you suffer from heartburn at night, you know how it can cause a restless (or even sleepless) night. Unfortunately, sitting up all night in an effort to avoid the heartburn is not a good option. However, you can learn what NOT to do in order to prevent the heartburn before it begins, and allow you to sleep.
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How to Get Heartburn Relief
If you experience heartburn because of having gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a hiatal hernia, a peptic ulcer, or some other digestive disorder, finding heartburn relief is important.
Before starting any treatment or remedy for heartburn, you should talk to your doctor about what is best for you to consider.
Learn how you can get heartburn relief.
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What is H. Pylori Infection?
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a bacteria responsible for many peptic ulcers and many cases of chronic gastritis (inflammation of the stomach). This organism can weaken the protective coating of the stomach and duodenum (first part of the small intestines), allowing damaging digestive juices to irritate their sensitive linings. About half of the world's population is infected with H. pylori.
Learn how common H. pylori infection is, the symptoms of this infection, treatment options, and possible complications in this article What is H. Pylori Infection?
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Source: About Heartburn / Acid Reflux - February 28, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The Basics of Peptic Ulcers
Peptic ulcers can cause a variety of symptoms, and these vary from patient to patient. Some patients with ulcers have minimal, unusual, or even no symptoms at all. Others may have every symptom. This is why it is very important to consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
It is important to understand the causes of peptic ulcers. In the past, it was believed stress and diet caused peptic ulcers. Later, researchers stated stomach acids (hydrochloric acid and pepsin) contributed to the majority of ulcer formation. Today, however, research shows that most ulcers develop as a result of infection with a bacterium called ...
Source: About Heartburn / Acid Reflux - February 26, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What You Need to Know About Heartburn Related Digestive Disorders
Talking to your doctor is important whenever you have a concern about your health. If that concern is connected to your digestive system, particularly that which is related to the symptom of heartburn, then this information on heartburn related digestive disorders can give you some ideas of what questions to ask your doctor, and may answer some of your questions now.
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What You Need to Know About Heartburn Related Digestive Disorders originally appeared on About.com Heartburn / GERD on Monday, February 24th, 20...
Source: About Heartburn / Acid Reflux - February 24, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
I had the bacteria in my gut analysed. And this may be the future of medicine
Andrew Anthony sent his stool off to have its bacteria sequenced. In the future, such techniques could help assess our susceptibility to conditions from diabetes, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's to autism, depression and cancerWe are all familiar with "gut feelings", "gut reactions" and "gut instincts", but how much do we really know or care about our guts? As we become increasingly more aware of what we put in our stomachs, it's striking how ignorant we remain of what takes place in our intestines. And it turns out there is an awful lot going on down there.Microbiologists have made some startling advances in revealing our inn...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - February 11, 2014 Category: Science Authors: Andrew Anthony Tags: Biology Health Microbiology & wellbeing Human biology Features Antibiotics Life and style The Observer Biochemistry and molecular biology Science Source Type: news
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have questions about GERD, GERD complications, ulcers, or hiatal hernias, the following FAQs will probably give you the answers you want.
GERD FAQ
Hiatal Hernia FAQ
Barrett's Esophagus FAQ
Esophageal Cancer FAQ
Esophagitis FAQ
Esophageal Strictures FAQ
Peptic Ulcer FAQFrequently Asked Questions originally appeared on About.com Heartburn / GERD on Monday, January 13th, 2014 at 01:57:00.Permalink | Comment | Email this (Source: About Heartburn / Acid Reflux)
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Quizzes
With the following "Screening Quizzes" you can check symptoms to see if you may have a heartburn-related condition. With the "Test Your Knowledge" quizzes, you can test your knowledge of various disorders or see how much you know about preventing your heartburn.
Screening Quizzes
GERD Screening Quiz
Hiatal Hernia Screening Quiz
Peptic Ulcer Screening Quiz
Gastritis Screening Quiz
Gastroparesis Screening Quiz
Test Your Knowledge
Do you know how to prevent heartburn?
How Much Do You Know About Heartburn?
How Much Do You Know About Hiatal Hernias?
How Much Do You Know About Peptic Ulcers?
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Source: About Heartburn / Acid Reflux - January 13, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Was Alexander the Great poisoned?
Alexander the Great
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Was the death of Alexander the Great due to poisoning? Was it Veratrum album? Schep LJ et al. Clin Toxicol 2013 Dec 26 [Epub ahead of print]
Abstract
Although accounts of the events leading up to the death of Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) vary, many versions describe a sudden onset of abdominal pain following a banquet featuring abundant amounts of wine. This was followed by weakness and trouble walking or speaking. He may or may not have developed fever. Symptoms persisted for 11 or 12 days before he died.
Since that time, historians and commentators have debated about what cause...
Source: The Poison Review - January 7, 2014 Category: Toxicology Authors: Leon Tags: Medical alexander the great death poisoning toxicology history veratrum album Source Type: news
H. pylori vaccine shows promise in mouse studies
Researchers from Southern Medical University in Guangdong, Guangzhou, China, have developed an oral vaccine against Helicobacter pylori, the bacteria responsible for peptic ulcers and some forms of gastric cancer, and have successfully tested it in mice. The research is published ahead of print in the journal Clinical and Vaccine Immunology.The investigators constructed a live recombinant bacterial vaccine, expressing the H. pylori antigen, adhesin Hp0410, in the food-grade bacterium, Lactobacillus acidophilus. They then used it to orally vaccinate the mice. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - December 29, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses Source Type: news
Lab Notes: It's Yogurt -- and an Ulcer Vaccine
(MedPage Today) -- An oral vaccine for peptic ulcers -- administered via yogurt culture -- shows some promise. Also this week: light therapy for leukemia. (Source: MedPage Today Ophthalmology)
Source: MedPage Today Ophthalmology - December 21, 2013 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: news
H. pylori vaccine shows promise in mouse studies
(American Society for Microbiology) Researchers from Southern Medical University in Guangdong, Guangzhou, China, have developed an oral vaccine against Helicobacter pylori, the bacteria responsible for peptic ulcers and some forms of gastric cancer, and have successfully tested it in mice. The research is published ahead of print in the journal Clinical and Vaccine Immunology. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - December 19, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Book Review: "No More Heartburn"
This is my review of the book "No More Heartburn: Stop the Pain in 30 Days--Naturally!" by Sherry A. Rogers. If you have read this book, you can share thoughts on it by clicking on the Comments link below this post.
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Source: About Heartburn / Acid Reflux - December 12, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Why Does Smoking Cause Heartburn?
There are more than one health reason for kicking the smoking habit, but one condition you may not have thought of is heartburn. You may be thinking smoking would have more effect on the lungs, mouth, and throat. But the stomach? You may be surprised at what effect the smoking actually has on the body. Learn more by reading this article on how smoking can cause heartburn.
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Source: About Heartburn / Acid Reflux - November 19, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
