Just avoid peppermint tea, as it may relax the esophageal sphincter and worsen symptoms. “Staying hydrated helps dilute stomach acid,” says Mohammad A Al-Haddad, M.D., division director of the ...

BACKGROUND Topical nitrates lower anal sphincter pressure and heal anal fissures, but a majority of patients experience headache. The internal anal sphincter has a calcium dependent mechanism to ...

Objective An international meeting was organised to develop consensus on (1) the landmarks to define the gastro-oesophageal junction (GOJ), (2) the occurrence and pathophysiological significance of ...

Essential oils may help manage erectile dysfunction by promoting relaxation, reducing stress, and boosting libido (sexual desire). Oils such as rose, lavender, and cinnamon are believed to promote ...

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Eating smaller meals more frequently instead of three large meals a day can help prevent the stomach from becoming too full, reducing pressure on the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). The LES is ...

Nutrition disorders are diseases that occur when a person's dietary intake does not contain the right amount of nutrients for healthy functioning, or when a person cannot correctly absorb ...

Sleep disorders are a group of conditions in which the normal sleep pattern or sleep behaviours are disturbed. Primary sleep disorders include insomnia, hypersomnia, obstructive sleep apnoea and ...

Jan. 23, 2025 — Adults who have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be living shorter lives than they should, finds a new ...

During the past 20 years, the advent of neoadjuvant, primary, and adjuvant concurrent chemoradiotherapy has improved cancer care dramatically. Significant contributions have been made by ...