22 results found
Health topics
Conditions Basics What is eosinophilic esophagitis? Esophagitis (say "ee-sof-uh-JY-tus") is irritation or inflammation of the esophagus. This is the tube that carries food from your throat to your …
Health topics
… for osteoporosis (bisphosphonates), such as alendronate or risedronate. Antibiotics, such … for osteoporosis (bisphosphonates), such as alendronate or risedronate. Antibiotics, such …
Health topics
… for Variceal Bleeding Cleaning Up Diarrhea Clostridioides Difficile (C. diff) Colitis Colic Colon Polyps …
Health topics
… Condition Basics What is a food allergy? When you have a food allergy, your body thinks certain foods are trying to harm you. Your body fights …
Health topics
… tests (such as esophageal manometry) or a barium swallow. Esophageal manometry uses a … (transducers) that measure pressure. A barium swallow is done using X-rays. Other … tests (such as esophageal manometry) or a barium swallow. Esophageal manometry uses a …
Health topics
… the throat to the stomach. This causes heartburn. When you have heartburn that bothers you often, it is called … or before lying down sometimes can cause heartburn and a sour taste in the mouth. But …
Health topics
Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are …
Health topics
… that allows your swallowing to be videotaped. Laryngoscopy. This test looks at the back of … Tests Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Laryngoscopy Stroke Stroke Rehabilitation … that allows your swallowing to be videotaped. Laryngoscopy. This test looks at the back of …
Health topics
Surgery Overview During fundoplication surgery, the upper curve of the stomach (the fundus) is wrapped around the esophagus . Then it's sewn into place so that the lower portion of the esophagus …
Health topics
… Symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can be painful and, if allowed to … How can you help relieve symptoms of GERD? Changing your eating habits Developing … foods that increase symptoms of GERD may make heartburn less likely to occur. Take your …
