Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a rare condition characterised by an embryonic defect in the diaphragmatic dome, causing ...

People experiencing problems in their upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract may need an endoscopy, or an examination of those organs, including the esophagus, duodenum, and stomach. A special diet, ...

You may burp if you swallow too much air. Eating and drinking slowly may prevent burping. Some health conditions, including H. pylori infection and GERD, can cause excessive burping. Burping (belching ...

Amanda Gardner is a health reporter whose stories have appeared in cnn.com, health.com, cnn.com, WebMD, HealthDay, Self Magazine, the New York Daily News, Teachers & Writers Magazine, the Foreign ...

ABSTRACT: Type III hiatal hernias, or mixed paraesophageal hernias, involve both the gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) and part of the stomach herniating through the esophageal hiatus. We present a case ...

LACONIA, NH — Concord Hospital Medical Group is pleased to announce Joseph Slaughter, MD has joined Concord Hospital General Surgery-Laconia and is seeing patients at the Concord Hospital-Laconia ...

Orthopedic conditions affect the muscles, joints, ligaments, and bones. Symptoms vary by condition, but you might experience pain, stiffness, or reduced mobility. Treatments vary based on the specific ...

Although belching is a physiological process, various conditions may lead to or cause excessive belching or burping, usually conditions that involve the stomach, duodenum, gallbladder, and esophagus.

Dirt, bacteria, and other microorganisms can get stuck in your belly button, causing infection. Signs may include white, yellow, brown, or bloody discharge with an unpleasant odor. Here are a few ...

Jurairat J. Molina, MD, is a board-certified allergist. She practices at StoneOak Allergy in San Antonio, Texas. Silent reflux is not linked to a runny nose or itchy eyes, unlike allergies. You can ...

Gastroesophageal reflux (also referred to as acid reflux) and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) are terms that are often ...