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Your digestive system is one of the most important systems of your body. This is because most of the essential nutrients that the body needs, you get it from the food you eat. The different organs like the mouth, stomach, small and large intestines, liver, kidneys, pancreas, and gallbladder, among others, must work together to ensure smooth functioning. Learn more about what it means to have good digestive health and how to achieve it, here.
Pagsusuri ng Gamot sa Sakit ng Tiyan Karaniwang nararanasan ang pananakit ng tiyan, pero ano nga ba ang sanhi nito, at kailan ka dapat magpatingin sa doktor. Marami sa atin ang madalas kumonsulta sa mga kaibigan o kamag-anak tungkol sa mga gamot, pero mas mainam na malaman natin ang tamang pagsusuri ng sakit ng tiyan. Ang sakit […]
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Many people who regularly have heartburn and acid reflux also experience it at night, and the discomfort and bitter taste can make falling asleep difficult or impossible. When you lay flat in bed, your throat and stomach are basically at the same level, making it easy for stomach acids to flow up your esophagus, causing […]
Reviewed by Jezreel Esguerra, MD • 5 days ago
Have you ever felt like food is trapped in your throat, or like you're choking? This may be due to GERD. Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is a digestive disorder that affects the muscle ring between your esophagus and your stomach, known as the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). If you have it, you may experience heartburn […]
Reviewed by Regina Victoria Boyles, MD • 09/08/2025
How to cure heartburn? Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common condition that causes heartburn. GERD happens when acid is pushed up from the stomach back into the esophagus, which results in a heartburn sensation. Although people frequently use medications to treat acid reflux and heartburn, many lifestyle changes can also help. How to cure heartburn? Here are […]
Reviewed by Regina Victoria Boyles, MD • 10/10/2022
What is acid reflux disease? The lower esophageal sphincter, a ring of muscle at the entrance to your stomach, normally closes as soon as food passes through it. If it doesn't close completely or if it opens too frequently, acid produced by your stomach can move up into your esophagus and cause symptoms like heartburn. […]
Reviewed by Regina Victoria Boyles, MD • 10/10/2022
What are the parts that make up the digestive system? Your digestive system is specially designed to convert the food you consume into nutrients that the body uses for energy, development, and cell repair. The digestive tract is made up of a single muscular tube that runs from the mouth to the anus. The mouth, pharynx […]
Reviewed by Regina Victoria Boyles, MD • 04/10/2022
Crohn’s disease refers to a chronic condition in the form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that takes place in any part of the gastrointestinal tract (from mouth to anus). But it mostly affects the intestines, both the small and large parts. This disease irritates and inflames the tract, damaging the entire bowel wall. Some people […]
Reviewed by Dexter Macalintal, MD • 01/02/2024
Gastritis is a condition where there is inflammation of the lining of the stomach. It can be acute, which means it occurs suddenly and may last for only a short time, or chronic, meaning it develops gradually and lasts longer. One type of gastritis is erosive gastritis. Here’s what you need to know. Erosive Gastritis, An […]
Reviewed by Dexter Macalintal, MD • 05/08/2022
These days, a lot of people are trying to move towards more natural methods of treatment for various illnesses. One of the more common ones is eating yogurt for diarrhea treatment. How effective is yogurt when it comes to diarrhea, and what exactly does yogurt do? Are there other alternatives? Read on to find out the […]
Reviewed by Chris Icamen • 08/04/2023
Constipation is a fairly common condition. Almost everyone has experienced constipation at one point in their lives. But did you know that it can sometimes be a cause for concern? When is constipation an emergency, and what should you do about it? Find out the answers to these questions and more, below. What causes constipation? Constipation happens […]
Reviewed by Regina Victoria Boyles, MD • 12/05/2022
Diarrhea, coupled with digestive upset, is never fun. Aside from the obvious discomfort it brings, diarrhea can also trigger other unwanted conditions like dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. Most of the time, diarrhea and its symptoms only last for a few days. But what happens if this condition goes on for weeks? What about its different […]
Reviewed by Regina Victoria Boyles, MD • 08/09/2024
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