A common health problem, a peptic ulcer is an open sore that forms when your stomach acids etch away the digestive tract’s protective layer of mucus. This condition usually occurs due to inflammation caused by the bacteria H. pylori, as well as from erosion by...
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common digestive disorder that occurs when the stomach acid backs up or refluxes into the esophagus (the tube connecting your mouth and stomach). Also called acid regurgitation, this condition can cause a burning sensation...
Enteral feeding or tube feeding is used for patients who have a functioning gastrointestinal tract but are unable to take any food or sufficient food orally. Clinicians frequently rely on enteral nutritional support in the management of neurological disorders...
Different from a drug side effect or drug toxicity, a drug allergy is more likely with certain medications. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, about 5-10% of the American population is allergic to various medicines. Adverse reaction...
Trigger point injections (TPI) are an effective treatment modality for inactivating trigger points and providing prompt relief to pain symptoms. Commonly performed by pain management specialists, orthopedic surgeons, and physical medicine and rehabilitation...
