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Both ulcerative colitis (UC) and diverticulitis affect the digestive tract, and although their symptoms may be similar, they are in fact two separate illnesses.

Posted on September 18 2023

If you ignore chronic heartburn and related symptoms like burping and regurgitating stomach acid, trouble getting food down, hoarseness, or choking, your chance of getting erosive esophagitis (EE) goes up.

Posted on September 15 2023

In a culture where fatty, rich, and spicy meals are prized, it's not unexpected that some people have occasional heartburn. However, an excess of them can cause acid reflux, which in turn can cause gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which in turn can cause erosive esophagitis (EE)

Posted on September 14 2023

A colectomy is a type of surgery in which part of the colon is taken out to treat UC and other types of colon cancer. In some cases, the big colon is taken out in its entirety.

Posted on September 13 2023

The yearly physical makes it possible to find and stop possible health problems early on. Checking your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels on a regular basis can help find risk factors for diseases like high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes.

Posted on September 11 2023

About 20% of people in the United States have gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. This is a situation in which acid and food enzymes from the stomach back up into the esophagus. Some people with GERD go on to get erosive esophagitis, which is a more dangerous form of the condition.

Posted on September 11 2023