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Why Do I Get Full Sooner Than Other People?

People who get full sooner than others may have gastroparesis—slow stomach emptying due to nerve damage.

 
The Most Common Type of Heartburn: Non-Erosive Esophageal Reflux Disease

NERD-tnHitch up your pants and install your pocket protector. If you have acid reflux, chances are it’s not just GERD, it’s NERD! Here's what you need to know about the most common type of heartburn, non-erosive esophageal reflux disease.

 
What Is Celiac Disease? Causes, diagnosis, treatment--written by a doctor

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A doctor's guide to celiac disease: What it is, what causes it and what to do.

 
Milk and Crackers for Heartburn? A gastroenterologist weighs in.

sept07-killtheburn-thmb.jpgDo milk and crackers really treat heartburn? A gastroenterologist answers.

 
Bowel Movement Triggers: Why Reading Helps You Poop

book-toiletOh, sure, it's gross. But you know it's true. Reading helps with bowel movements. We asked a brave doctor why reading in the bathroom, going to the bookstore, or browsing the library makes you poop.

 
Tips for What to Eat With Celiac Disease: How to live wheat-free

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Wheat seems to be in everything. The trick when you have celiac disease is not to live deprived, but to thrive. Here are tips on what and where to eat.

 
Severe Constipation and a Slow-Transit Colon: In plain English

sept07-poo2.jpgA witty gastroenterologist explains what happens when severe constipation turns into a neverending feedback loop--and what your doctor might do about it.
 
What Are Diverticulitis and Diverticulosis? A Doctor Explains

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A witty gastrointerologist explains diverticulitis and diverticulosis, including what they are, cause, prevention and symptoms. Plus: What to eat (and not to eat).
 


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