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Hernia

Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of hernias, including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more....More...

H. pylori

Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of H. pylori including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more....More...

How to Get Rid of Diverticulitus

Many people develop small pouches along the long intestine called diverticula. They are more common among older people, with about 10 percent of Americans developing diverticula by the age of 40 and almost half by the age of 60. An inflammation of the diverticula is called diverticulitus. It is most...More...

What Kind of Poop Do I Have?

The Bristol Stool Scale is a way to talk about shapes and types of poop, what doctors call stools. It's also known as the Meyers Scale....More...

What Is Tumeric Spice?

Turmeric, also known as Indian saffron, is a bitter tasting spice that gives curry its golden color. But, it is also a plant that has medical uses dating thousands of years ago. Outside its use in Indian cuisine and a food coloring in products like mustard, people who practice alternative medicine u...More...

How to Control Overactive Bowels

If you have overactive bowels or irritable bowel syndrome, it is important to learn how to control it. It can be very embarrassing to suddenly feel an urgent need to go and not been in a position where you can easily find a bathroom. By finding what triggers your overactive bowels or IBS, you can be...More...

About Menopause with Dizziness and Nausea

A woman who reaches the next level of womanhood can rejoice in saying farewell to the mess and pain of her monthly menses. Now say hello to menopause, a new chapter in a mature woman's life cycle. No more tampons, no more bloating, no more premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Unfortunately, this new change ...More...

Diet Guidelines for Colitis

Colitis, also known as inflammatory bowel syndrome, is a painful disorder where portions of the large and small intestine become inflamed. Individuals with colitis experience many symptoms, including tenderness of the abdomen, depression, rapid weight loss, joint pain, tiredness, increase in bowel m...More...

How to Calm an Upset Stomach

An upset stomach can come from many things and before you treat it, you need to find out what caused it. Indigestion, flu, motion sickness, heartburn and food poisoning can all cause nausea and the remedies vary depending on what caused the stomach to get upset....More...

Acid Reflux Diet And Breakfast

Acid reflux diet and breakfast is a dilemma for a number of reasons. With the frequency that people have reflux problems through the night while they are sleeping, chances are they are waking up with heartburn. And in that case, they are more likely to go eat antacids for breakfast, than they are fo...More...