Q. What is GERD? A. GERD, also known as Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a digestive disorder that occurs when a muscle at the end of your esophagus does not close properly which in turn allows the stomach contents to leak back into the esophagus and irritate it. Q. What causes GERD? A. One of the […]
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Q. What is Celiac Disease? A. Celiac Disease is a genetic autoimmune disease that triggers your immune system to react by damaging the lining of the small intestine when gluten is consumed. Gluten is a protein that is found in foods such as wheat, barley and rye. It can also be found in products such
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Diverticular Disease consists of a combination of conditions that affect your large intestine (aka colon). What happens is that small pouches or sacs (called diverticula) form on the intestinal wall and cause various symptoms. Diverticular disease is associated with Diverticulitis and Diverticulosis – painful and uncomfortable digestive disorders that can cause a lot of grief for those who
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