Gastrointestinal Disorders

Mixing NSAIDs with antiplatelet therapy

Carl Sherman March 01, 2010

Combining these agents may compound GI complications. New guidelines help primary-care clinicians identify and protect patients most at risk.
 

Blood in the stool raises concerns

Claire Babcock O’Connell, MPH, PA-C November 30, 2009

With no changes in the child's diet, clinicians search for another cause.
 

Celiac disease now more widespread

Myra Dembrow September 09, 2009

The number of cases of celiac disease has increased more than fourfold in the past 50 years.
 

Connection between inflammation and celiac disease?

June 05, 2009

The patient has diabetes, asthma, and a family history of celiac disease.
 

Probiotics

Sherril Sego, MSN, FNP May 12, 2009

Probiotics are used to maintain a homeostatic balance of bacteria in the gut.
 

Low risk of colorectal cancer five years after negative screening

Brian S. Alper, MD, MSPH April 10, 2009

The risk of colorectal neoplasia is low five years after negative screening.
 

Colorectal cancer misdiagnosed as hemorrhoids

Ann W. Latner, JD March 30, 2009

A new mother presents with common postpartum symptoms. When should clinicians start considering more remote possibilities?
 

Cheers for Murphy's sign

January 23, 2009

 
 

Fatty liver treatment

January 23, 2009

 

Nuts, corn, popcorn, and berries not associated with increased risk for diverticular disease

Brian S. Alper, MD, MSPH January 22, 2009

Consumption of nuts, corn, popcorn, and berries was not associated with an increased risk for diverticular disease in a prospective cohort study.
 

Methylnaltrexone may relieve opioid-induced constipation

Brian S. Alper, MD, MSPH December 18, 2008

Compared with placebo, methylnaltrexone yielded a higher rate of bowel movement without laxative within four hours of first dose, within four hours after two or more of the first four doses, within four hours after four or more of the first seven doses, and after one or more of seven doses.
 
 

Weight loss, fatigue, and troubling laboratory findings

Chris Brodkin, MD, and Rangan Murali, MD November 04, 2008

Elevated liver enzymes were the first clue to a grave diagnosis.
 

Diverticulitis

Matthew Brier, MD, MPH, and Cynthia B. Brown, MD November 04, 2008

Inflammation of colonic diverticula typically characterized by fever, leukocytosis, and left lower-quadrant abdominal pain
 

Atypical GI symptoms with zoster

November 03, 2008

A man experienced five days of prodromic gastrointestinal symptoms prior to the onset of herpes zoster. What is the explanation?
 

PPIs: Good for ulcers, bad for the bones

October 29, 2008

Proton-pump inhibitors can reduce the risk of upper GI bleeding in people on long-term, low-dose aspirin therapy, but taking PPIs for several years can significantly raise the risk of osteoporosis-related fracture...
 
 

Help For Polyarthritis With Gastritis

August 21, 2008

What is the most effective treatment for polyarthritis in a patient with...
 
 

Gastroenterology searches for cause of patient's anemia

Case and analysis by Louis G. Lee, MD, and Kristin F. Deutsch, ARNP-C July 23, 2008

After looking at the man's history, physical exam, and lab results, colonoscopy was scheduled. Find out what was discovered.
 

Turmeric

Sherril Sego, MSN, FNP July 23, 2008

Turmeric has long been used in both Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine as an anti-inflammatory, to treat digestive disorders and liver problems, and for the treatment of skin diseases and wound healing.
 

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