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about Barrett’s Esophagus

by admin | Mar 26, 2013 | Kimberly Allen R.N., Medical | 0 |

Though the precise cause of Barrett’s esophagus is not known, Doctors do know that the majority of people with Barrett’s esophagus also suffer from GERD or gastroesophageal reflux disease…

Hiatal Hernia

by admin | Jan 24, 2013 | Kimberly Allen R.N., Medical | 0 |

A hiatal hernia develops when the top portion of your stomach pushes up through the opening in your diaphragm that allows the esophagus through to connect with the stomach. Hiatal hernias can affect anyone at anytime, however, they are more common in adults over 50 years of age…

Heartburn

by admin | Jan 24, 2013 | Kimberly Allen R.N., Medical | 0 |

In fact, 1 out 10 Americans complain of having heartburn at least once a week. And as if pregnant women don’t have enough to deal with, approximately 45% will suffer from heartburn throughout their pregnancy…

about Croup

by admin | Sep 10, 2012 | Medical | 0 |

Croup is an infectious disease that involves the larynx, trachea and the bronchial tubes in the upper airways of the lungs. Croup usually develops in children between 3 months and 5 years of age however, it can develop at any age…