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GI bleeding Gastroenterology Classifying GI bleeding Exsanguinating hemorrhage Deep shock. Patient fails to improve after rapid replacement of 3 units of blood. Severe hemorrhage Shock. Patient is resuscitated after being [...]

Everybody knows boys' voices crack and change during puberty, but girls' voices get a bit deeper, too. 'It's subtle, but it can be more pronounced for singers because they pay [...]

NEW YORK -- With millions of Americans suffering from a variety of stomach problems, products to treat these ailments have become some of the fastest-moving and best-selling items in chain [...]

QI breastfeed my 7-week-old, with occasional formula. She squirms and cries when she poops. I've tried everything. What else can I do? Rest assured, this will go away, improving as […]

A 65-year-old man with diffuse systemic sclerosis presented with severe anemia (hemoglobin 50 g/L) and heme in his stool. He had been taking 30 mg of lansoprazole daily for 5 [...]

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Gastroenterologist I suggest you keep a daily food journal to help pinpoint exactly which foods and situations are causing your gas. If you're reacting to beans, taking Beano […]

The addition of a proton pump inhibitor to a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug provides as much protection against NSAID-induced gastropathy as does use of a cyclooxygenase2 inhibitor (coxib), according to a [...]

LONDON -- Schering-Plough Corp. recently received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for Avelox as a treatment for stomach infections, the sixth designation for the product, which is also [...]

My doctor has found blood in the stools. He is unsure if the blood is from the stoma. He is running a second test. How often does the stoma contribute [...]

BOSTON -- Regular use of an alcohol-based hand sanitizer in the home can reduce the spread of gastrointestinal infections among family members, Thomas J. Sandora, M.D., said at the annual [...]

I have two questions: 1. Does ginger help with nausea/stomach virus symptoms? 2. What are your thoughts on natural progesterone cream? --Kendra Davidson If you're experiencing nausea as part of [...]

Acute dilatation of the stomach A 70-year-old man was brought from a nursing home to the emergency department with abdominal distention and vomiting of recent onset and a 2-day history [...]

The Digestive Discomfort of Gas As our speech becomes freer, thelist of taboo subjects becomes shorter. And among the health matters more recently brought out of the closet is stomach [...]

Peptic ulcers, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) are some of the most common stomach troubles. Heartburn and GERD can be treated by over-the-counter medications, such as H-2 blockers while IBS has no cure.

Recognition of the role of Helicobacter pylori in peptic ulcer disease has greatly influenced the evaluation and management of dyspepsia, but there has been some confusion about the best approach [...]

The confusing array of over-the-counter drugs for upset stomach, heartburn and indigestion has become more confusing with the introduction of H2 blockers. Antacids and H2 blockers are described. Directions should always be followed, and a doctor should be consulted if the problem persists.

Gastrointestinal problems are epidemic industrial societies. Whether they Mare attributable to toxins in food, pesticides, stress, or simply the fact that we were designed for a simpler diet than we [...]

Common colds, flus and stomach aches can be relieved without a visit to a doctor. Resting and drinking fluids are recommended and over-the-counter and at-home remedies for symptoms are described. Relief from back pain is best achieved by bed rest for a short while and taking it easy.

Health tips, services and statistics are presented. Services include Qantas' inboard defibrillators for heart attack victims and Public Health Service's health information service. Tips for treating queasiness and discoveries concerning prostate cancer and the Gulf War syndrome are also provided.

Pharmacy professor William Rl Garnett told an audience at a 1994 New Jersey Pharmaceutical Assn meeting that gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is often undiagnosed despite the fact that it is more common than peptic ulcer. Antacids can relieve the symptoms of mild GERD, but Gaviscon has been shown to promote healing of the mucosa. Information is presented on other possible medications to be used in the treatment of GERD., Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is more common than peptic ulcer disease (PUD), but most people with GERD are undiagnosed, William R. Garnett, Pharm. D., told the audience at the recent [...]

Every abdominal problem does not require a doctor's care. Guidelines are given for treating stomach ailments, and how to determine when medical attention is needed.