Peptic Ulcers

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Peptic Ulcers

Peptic ulcers come about when acid from the digestive tract erodes, or eats away at, the inner layer of the esophagus, stomach or small intestine.  This constant wearing away of the inner digestive lining creates open sores that over time cause pain, nausea and other symptoms over time.   Currently, about 1 in 10 Americans experiences gastric ulcers at some point in their lives.  Depending on the location of the developing ulcer, whether in the esophagus, stomach, or upper portion of your small intestine, complications can arise over time.  

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Hypothyroidism: Causes and Treatments

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Hypothyroidism: Causes and Treatments

Hypothyroidism is commonly referred to as underactive thyroid, and is a condition in which the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough hormones. 

It is much more common in women than men; approximately one in every eight women will develop a thyroid condition in her lifetime.  It is estimated that more than 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid condition and up to 60 percent of those with a condition are unaware. 

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Acid Reflux: Common Causes, Symptoms, and Ways to Combat Acid Reflux

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Acid Reflux: Common Causes, Symptoms, and Ways to Combat Acid Reflux

15 millions Americans suffer from heartburn and acid reflux daily. Maybe it’s the middle of the night, you wake up coughing, choking.  Or perhaps you are at work, you have a big greasy meal for lunch, and all of a sudden you feel a burning, stabbing, insistent pain in your chest. Sound familiar?

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Acid reflux 101: Common causes, symptoms and treatments

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Acid reflux 101: Common causes, symptoms and treatments

Maybe it’s the middle of the night, you wake up coughing, choking.  

Or perhaps you are at work, you have a big, greasy meal for lunch, and all of a sudden you feel a burning, stabbing, incessant pain in your chest.  If these scenarios do sound familiar, you could be one of the 15 million Americans who suffer from heartburn and acid reflux daily.  

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Hypothyroidism: Causes and treatments

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Hypothyroidism: Causes and treatments

Hypothyroidism is commonly referred to as underactive thyroid and is a condition in which the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough hormones.  

It’s much more common in women than in men with approximately one in every eight women developing a thyroid condition in her lifetime.  It is estimated that more than 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid condition and up to 60 percent of those with a condition are unaware.  

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