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… Overview What is video capsule endoscopy? Video capsule endoscopy is a procedure that allows a … is it done? For this procedure, you swallow a capsule that is about 23 millimetres (less …
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… Learn about common bowel and gastrointestinal conditions and symptoms. Find healthy eating … Gas, bloating, and burping Inflammatory bowel diseases  Crohn's disease Ulcerative colitis … Gas, bloating, and burping Inflammatory bowel diseases  Crohn's disease Ulcerative colitis …
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… scars can make your esophagus narrower. Have esophagitis. This is inflammation of the … have dysphagia related to GERD, heartburn, or esophagitis, prescription medicines may help … liquids. Related Information Esophageal Spasm Esophagitis Esophagus Tests Gastroesophageal …
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… Condition Basics What is gastroesophageal reflux disease? Reflux means that stomach acid … Esophagitis Gastroesophageal Reflux in Babies and Children Heartburn Hiatal Hernia …
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… as metoclopramide (for example, Reglan) or erythromycin. Changes to diet and medicines … as metoclopramide (for example, Reglan) or erythromycin. Changes to diet and medicines …
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… Condition Basics What are peptic ulcers, and what causes them? Peptic ulcers … Age 12 and Older Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Helicobacter Pylori Bacteria …
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… for Variceal Bleeding Cleaning Up Diarrhea Clostridioides Difficile (C. diff) Colitis Colic Colon Polyps …
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… upper and middle back is called the thoracic spine . Back pain in this area is less common … muscles, ligaments, or discs that support the spine; a vertebra fracture; pressure on the … muscles, ligaments, or discs that support the spine. Poor posture. Pressure on the spinal …
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… health. The doctor may do tests such as: An endoscopy . During this test, the doctor puts … Reflux Disease (GERD) Hiatal Hernia Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Credits Current as …
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… stomach. Duodenal ulcers, which form in the upper small intestine. Both types of peptic … ulcer from a duodenal ulcer. Tests such as an endoscopy or an upper gastrointestinal (UGI) series may need to be …