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Barrett’s esophagus is a complication in the esophagus from a reflux disease predisposing patients to esophageal adenocarcinoma. Esophageal adenocarcinoma is a tumor in the esophagus that has increased up more than 7-fold over the past few decades. Since there has been such a significant increase in esophageal adenocarcinoma, the topic of endoscopic screening and surveillance for GERD and Barrett’s esophagus is being heavily debated. Barrett’s esophagus is a result of chronic gastro-esophageal…

Natural Treatment of the Symptoms of Helicobacter Pylori Helicobacter pylori is a bacteria that causes chronic gastritis (inflammation of the stomach lining) among people. Helicobacter pylori is the main cause of stomach and duodenal ulcers. According to statistics, 90% of people with stomach ulcer test positive for Helicobacter pylori. Characteristics of Helicobacter pylori This gram-positive spiral bacteria discovered by Warren and Marshall in 1984. They found the bacteria in the stomach…

Unbelievable Beneficial Healthy Properties of Cilantro Recently, cilantro has become very popular and there is a good reason for this. This herb also known as coriander has a nice taste and pleasant aroma. It is also very beneficial for your body and overall health. Cilantro is most often used in guacamole and salsa, but it can also be found in other recipes. However, it is best to use cilantro fresh and not in cooking recipes only. The ancient civilizations also enjoyed the benefits of…

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become inflames. Conditions that can increase GERD include obesity, pregnancy, smoking, dry mouth, asthma, diabetes, and the stomach bulging into the diaphragm. Treatments start with over the counter medication that helps control the acid, such as antacids. If that does not help the doctor will prescribe strength medicine that inhibits the acid. If medication does not help surgery will be the next answer. One surgery will help tighten the lower esophageal sphincter to prevent the reflux from…

Food recommendations for the prevention and treatment of GERD Do you usually take a meal two hours before bedtime? Do you have an unexplained cough? Do you suffer from burning sensation in your chest? These all could be marks of Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) defined by significant signs that include regurgitation, heartburn, difficulty in swallowing and sometimes chest pain that happen when the esophageal sphincter doesn't close properly. Medications and management of lifestyle are…

On the experiment 1 solvent abilities: All solutes were expected to dissolve in water because water is known as “universal solvent.” Observation showed that many salts and sugars were able to fully dissolve in the water solvent, but corn oil did not (Figure1).The reason salts would dissolve into water solvent because water molecule carried partial positive charge on hydrogen atom and partial negative charge on oxygen atom; they could react with cation and anion from salts that have ionic bonds…

Sara Lin Guided Reflection Questions Opening Questions How did the simulated experience of Sara Lin’s case make you feel? Pain is an elusive and complex phenomenon. However, the simulation of Sara Lin’s help me understand the patient’s responses and factors affecting the pain experience. Talk about what went well in the scenario. I performed a focused pain assessment and in collaboration with the patient Sara Lin, I decided the most appropriate pain intervention. Therefore, I administrated pain…

New Study of Veterans Adds to Evidence in Heartburn Medical Lawsuits A study from St. Louis researchers shows indications that heartburn medications can increase the risk of kidney failure and disease. This study, published on April 14 in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, revealed the results of more than 170,000 veterans who use these medications. The heartburn medications the study researched included Prevacid, Prilosec, and Dexilant, among others. Details of the Study…

- What is the issue being addressed? When food is swallowed it enters oesophagus – carrying food from the mouth to the stomach for further digestion. Contractions called peristalsis push the food down the oesophagus through a muscular valve called the lower oesophageal sphincter (LES) and into the stomach. The digestive juices secreted by the stomach are highly acidic. When the stomach contracts to move the food into the intestine the LES closes tightly in order to prevent these acidic juices…