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Low-FODMAP Diet

A low-FODMAP diet is designed to help people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have better control over their symptoms by limiting certain foods....

Overview

IBS is a mix of belly discomfort or pain and trouble with bowel habits: either going more or less often than normal (diarrhea or constipation) or h...

High Blood Pressure and Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)

Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) have similar effects as ACE inhibitors, another type of blood pressure drug, but work by a different mechan...

High Blood Pressure and ACE Inhibitors

Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are high blood pressure drugs that widen or dilate the blood vessels to improve the amount of blood ...

Overview of High Blood Pressure Treatment

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is dangerous because it can lead to strokes, heart attacks, heart failure, or kidney disease. The goal of hyp...

Overview & Facts

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What is Acid Reflux Disease?

Antacids, such as Alka-Seltzer, Maalox, Mylanta, Rolaids, or Riopan, can neutralize the acid from your stomach. The device helps reflux by preventi...

How is GERD Diagnosed and Treated?

Your doctor may also prescribe a class of drugs known as prokinetics. You may need a combination of prescription medications to treat severe GERD o...

Understanding Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) -- Symptoms

Not everyone with GERD has heartburn, but the primary symptoms of GERD are heartburn, regurgitation, and an acid taste in the mouth. Seek immediate...

GERD

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is a digestive disorder that affects the ring of muscle between your esophagus and your stomach. Then it ...

Acid Reflux Symptoms

Symptoms of acid reflux may be a sign that stomach acid has inflamed your esophagus. When that happens, stomach acid can damage the lining of your ...