World Digestive Health Day 2023: The theme for this year is 'Your Digestive Health: A Healthy Gut From the Start.' (Image: Shutterstock)World Digestive Health Day 2023: Efficient digestion not only ensures proper nutrition but also…
When the stomach empties slowly and without any structural restriction, it is called gastroparesis. Gastroenterologist and hepatologist Dr. Rakesh Sringeri offers a few ways to care for gastroparesis at the Gastroenterology Department of…
Heartburn is a burning pain in the chestSmoking and alcohol consumption are more likely to trigger the problem of heartburn.Heartburn is a condition characterised by a burning sensation in the chest or throat that occurs when stomach acid…
A blast of hot gas could ease the agony of heartburn.Argon gas is fired from a thin tube inserted deep into the oesophagus (food pipe) while the patient is under sedation.It is targeted at an area around the valve where food passes from the…
Edited By: Riya Ashok MadayiLast Updated: January 25, 2023, 11:56 ISTThe negative effects of stress include tension, anxiety, and even the development of major illnesses.Everybody experiences stress differently, and it comes in different…
Patients battling severe heartburn could find relief from a small silicone ball implanted in the stomach.The device, which is a bit smaller than a table-tennis ball, can radically reduce the pain in the chest caused when corrosive stomach…
Last Updated: January 03, 2023, 10:45 ISTAcid reflux and heartburn can easily be controlled by some lifestyle changesAcid reflux and heartburn can easily be controlled by some lifestyle changesWhen people suffer from acid reflux and…
Kirsty Brydges would always take deep breaths from her reliever inhaler, hoping it might ease her breathlessness.‘I was constantly wheezing and coughing,’ says Kirsty. ‘I had to sleep propped up on pillows and felt dreadful.‘I also…
Getting a good night’s sleep is vital for your overall health. This is why you must choose your sleeping position carefully. After all, it holds the power to improve or deteriorate your sleep quality. Different sleeping positions have…