What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? IBS is a common disorder of the large intestine that affects both genders, though it is more prevalent in women. It often appears in individuals from late adolescence to the early forties. Is there really such a thing as a “nervous stomach”? The term “nervous stomach”…
Included are symptoms that differentiate inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). What is the difference between irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease? How would I know if I have one of them? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common, albeit uncomfortable, disorder of the colon. While the exact cause of…
Non-cardiac chest pain, also referred to as non-cardiac chest discomfort, is the term used to describe chest pain that is not caused by heart-related conditions or a heart attack. In most individuals, non-cardiac chest pain is associated with an esophageal issue, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Other causes may include musculoskeletal problems, lung conditions…
How is GERD diagnosed? GERD is diagnosed after your doctor conducts a physical examination and reviews your medical history. Tests that may be recommended to confirm the diagnosis of GERD include: Esophagoscopy Barium swallow test 24-hour pH monitoring Esophageal manometry Gastric emptying studies How is GERD treated? Many people experience relief…