Archives: Patient News
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Fatty liver disease is common, preventable, experts say
American College of Gastroenterology / Patient News / Fatty liver disease is common, preventable, experts sayThe once minor problem of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease has become the world’s most common cause of chronic liver illness…
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Arthritis patients who skip medications risk stomach ulcers
American College of Gastroenterology / Patient News / Arthritis patients who skip medications risk stomach ulcersA study showed that arthritis patients treated with COX-2 inhibitors become more prone to stomach ulcers and internal bleeding if…
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Pay attention to signs of IBS, expert advises
People should pay attention to regularly occurring or excessive abdominal discomfort and talk to a physician, says John Potomski Jr.,…
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Physicians say tests for food intolerance aren't supported by science
American College of Gastroenterology / Patient News / Physicians say tests for food intolerance aren't supported by sciencePhysicians and allergy experts say tests for food sensitivities or intolerance that are sold to consumers are not based in…
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6 tips to ease symptoms of lactose intolerance
American College of Gastroenterology / Patient News / 6 tips to ease symptoms of lactose intoleranceDiagnosing lactose intolerance can be difficult because there is no definitive test and some people incorrectly self-diagnose, registered dietitian Robin…
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Experts: Stool test not likely to change need for colonoscopy
American College of Gastroenterology / Patient News / Experts: Stool test not likely to change need for colonoscopyA noninvasive diagnostic test that looks for multiple molecular markers in stool could help diagnose early colorectal cancer and reduce…
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Swedish study finds hypnosis benefits IBS patients
American College of Gastroenterology / Patient News / Swedish study finds hypnosis benefits IBS patientsHypnosis reduced symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome in 40% of patients, and the effect lasted a year, according to a…
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Don't wait for symptoms to have colonoscopy, physician says
American College of Gastroenterology / Patient News / Don't wait for symptoms to have colonoscopy, physician saysPeople should not wait until symptoms appear before having a colonoscopy, because colon cancer can be prevented or removed if…
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Analysis compares treatments for IBS
An analysis of 26 studies that weighed benefits and side effects of drugs to treat irritable bowel syndrome showed rifaximin…
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Foods, supplements, OTC products can affect how medications work
American College of Gastroenterology / Patient News / Foods, supplements, OTC products can affect how medications workFood, beverages and dietary supplements can interact with prescription and over-the-counter medications in the stomach, which can affect how well…