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Bookmark or Share- How Do I Tell the Difference Between Bile Reflux and Acid Reflux?August 5, 2011 Dear Mayo Clinic: What is the difference between bile reflux and acid reflux? Answer: Bile reflux involves fluid from the small intestine flowing into the stomach and esophagus. Acid reflux is backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus. These conditions are often related, and sometimes differentiating between the two can be difficult. […]
- 8 common questions new parents ask about vitamin KVitamin K is a nutrient that helps blood clot or stop bleeding. Most adults get vitamin K from their food. Bacteria in the large intestines also make some vitamin K that the body can ab
- Mayo Clinic Minute: What causes hiccups?Faking hiccups – including the "hic" sound – is pretty easy. Getting rid of the real ones can be difficult. "It’s all an involuntary contraction of the diaphragm, followed by closure of the vocal cords that leads to that characteristic sound," explains Dr. Mark V. Larson, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute […]
- Long-term pancreatic cancer survivors report excellent post-surgery ..."The modern management of pancreas surgery often requires patients to be treated with multiple treatment modalities, including chemotherapy, radiation and surgery," says corresponding author Cornelius Thiels, D.O., a Mayo Clinic surgical oncologist and hepatobiliary and pancreas surgeon.
- What Complications Can Come From a Rib Fracture?ROCHESTER, Minn. — October 22, 2012. Rib fractures are one of the most common bone breaks in older adults. While there's no direct treatment for fractured ribs that remain in alignment, medical care is still important to avoid serious complications, according to the October issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter. Rib fractures can result from […]
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