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Besides making changes to my diet, how can I prevent heartburn during pregnancy?
For many women, even if they never experience heartburn before, will suffer from it while pregnant. There are ways to reduce your chances of experiencing heartburn by making changes in your lifestyle, including how and when you sleep.
Can changes in diet stop pregnancy heartburn?
For many women, even if they never experience heartburn before, may suffer from it while pregnant. There are ways to reduce your chances of experiencing heartburn by modifying your diet.
What are some non-medical treatments for GERD?
There are ways to treat GERD that doesn't involve the use of medications.
What Is the Gallbladder?
Learn what the gallbladder is and why we have one.
What Are Gallstones?
There are two types of gallstones. Learn what they are and how they form.
What Causes Gallstones?
Why do gallstones form?
What is the treatment for gallstones?
Treatment of gallstones depends partly on whether you are experiencing symptoms or not.
What increases the risk of developing gallstones?
There are several risk factors for developing gallstones.
How are gallstones diagnosed?
The symptoms caused by gallstones are similar to symptoms of a heart attack, appendicitis, peptic ulcers, IBS, hiatal hernias, pancreatitis, and hepatitis. For this reason, it is important that an accurate diagnosis is made.
What are the symptoms of gallstones?
Not everyone who has gallstones will have symptoms. For those who do, the symptoms go beyond just pain.
What can I expect if my doctor orders an endoscopy?
An upper endoscopy is a way to examine the inside lining of the upper digestive tract. What can you expect if your doctor orders this test for you?
What is an Endoscopy?
What is an endoscopy, and when and how it is performed
What Causes Heartburn?
You may suffer from heartburn because you ate a spicy meal or ate too much at a family gathering, but there is a physical reason for heartburn to occur.
What Are Heartburn Symptoms?
Heartburn (reflux) is a symptom of another digestive disorder, and not a disorder by itself. There are several signs that may mean you are suffering from an episode of heartburn.
What Increases the Risk of Having Heartburn?
A risk factor is something that increases your chances of getting a disease or condition. As with any other condition, there are things that can increase your chance of suffering from heartburn.
How Common Is Heartburn?
We see on TV a lot of commercials about people suffering from heartburn after eating spicy foods, but exactly how common is heartburn?
How Is a Manometry Performed?
The esophageal manometry is a diagnostic test involving the esophagus. Learn how it is performed, and what to expect during this test.
When Would Your Doctor Order an Esophageal Manometry?
An esophageal manometry isn't used if the cause of an obstruction in the esophagus is known. When is an esophageal manometry ordered by a doctor?
What Is an Esophageal Manometry?
An esophageal manometry is a diagnostic test. Learn why it's used.
What Can I Expect if My Doctor Orders Barium X-rays?
These tests are usually done on an outpatient basis at the hospital, in the radiology department, and generally follow the process listed below.
What Are Barium X-Rays?
What are barium x-rays (also known as barium swallow), and when are they used?
Are There Differences Between Proton Pump Inhibitors?
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) are a group of medications that decrease the amount of acid in the stomach and intestines. Not all PPIs, however, are the same.
How Are Proton Pump Inhibitors Different from H2 Blockers?
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) are a group of medications that decrease the amount of acid in the stomach and intestines. H2 blockers are also used for GERD treatment. Proton Pump Inhibitors are different from H2 blockers. How are Proton Pump Inhibitors different from H2 blockers?
What Are the Uses of PPIs?
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) are a group of medications that decrease the amount of acid in the stomach and intestines. When should they be used?
How Do Proton Pump Inhibitors Work?
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) are sometimes used in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). How do PPIs work?