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Peristaltic abnormalities may delay gastric empting (watermelon stomach) by Jan Posted Fri 11 Sep 2009 4:58pm Today I find this title sentence "Peristaltic abnormalities may delay gastric empting (watermelon stomach)" from Dermatology Online Journal. This scleroderma symptom involves esophagus and gastrointestinal tract. Although my mother does not have the problem about acid reflux anymore, but her "water melon stomach" indicates that the peristaltic Read on »

There is no cure for watermelon stomach but treatment can speed gastric emptying and relieve gastrointestinal symptoms. by Jan Posted Fri 11 Sep 2009 4:58pm Delayed emptying of the stomach called watermelon stomach or gastroparesis. This serious condition can occur in people with scleroderma. The symptoms of gastroparesis include a feeling of fullness early after a meal, bloating, heartburn, upset stomach, nausea, and vomiting. I get the information above from Johns Hopkins Health Alert Read on »

GASTRIC (STOMACH) CANCER by Stephanie S. Jewett Posted Sat 24 Jul 2010 6:07am Stomach cancer (also called gastric cancer) is the growth of cancer cells in the lining and wall of the stomach. These two terms most often refer to stomach cancer that begins in the mucus-producing cells on the inside Early Gastric Cancer lining of the stomach (adenocarcinoma). Adenocarcinoma is the most common type Read on »

Treating Stomach (Gastric) Cancer by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:40pm Four types of standard treatment are used: Surgery Surgery is a common treatment of all stages of gastric cancer. The following types of surgery may be used: Subtotal gastrectomy: Removal of the part of the stomach that contains cancer, nearby lymph nodes, and parts of other tissues and organs near the tumor. The spleen may be removed. The spleen Read on »

Gastric antral vascular ectasia (watermelon stomach) in patients with systemic sclerosis by Jan Posted Fri 11 Sep 2009 4:56pm to gastric antral vascular ectasia (GAVE). The clinical records, the endoscopic findings, and the histologic appearance of biopsy specimens and surgically resected gastric tissue from... of SSc in all cases. One patient required heater probe cautery, 2 required laser coagulation, and 2 underwent surgical resection of the gastric antrum for control of the GI Read on »

Broccoli may be good for stomach health, and much more including gastric cancers by franklinb Posted Sun 04 Oct 2009 11:11pm , resulted in lower levels of H. pylori, a bacterium that is closely associated with the risk of stomach damage and gastric cancer. The study was done in Japan because the rate of H... somehow ! ( HealthDay News ) -- Eating 2.5 ounces a day of broccoli sprouts appeared to reduce the risk of stomach ulcers and probably stomach cancer in a Japanese trial Read on »

Parasitic Worms May Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis by awesome Healthy Living Professional

Posted Mon 17 Jan 2011 5:46pm , type-1 diabetes and multiple sclerosis, is relatively small. One hypothesis is that a chemical secreted by parasitic worms may have anti-inflammatory properties. If true, it may... in the tropics that are infected by parasitic worms, all of whom have ES-62 in their bloodstream. This prevents the inflammatory response that accompanies the conditions that the worms can Read on »

Parasitic Worms-Cure for Autoimmune Diseases? by Jay Posted Fri 08 Oct 2010 8:09pm I seen a great article today about the use and success of Helminthic therapy with Crohn's and other autoimmune diseases. Please click on the below link to read the entire... they state the following "Weinstock published results from the helminth study in 2005, which said that 23 out of 29 Crohn's patients went into remission." Thats 79% remission rate Read on »

Apparently My Stomach’s Still Here But I’m Not by patientanonymous Patient Expert

Posted Tue 18 May 2010 12:00am something might be…a bit “off?” J. came with me, as you’re supposed to have someone take you home. I’m at his place right now but another reason for that is, Gastro Man works out... Gastro Man is in any way incompetent. No, he is excellent, as is the rest of my team. We had a good chat about my six minute procedure (it’s amazing what being under a general Read on »

Causes Of A Bloated Stomach – How To Stop Stomach Bloating by HealthyOne Posted Tue 01 Sep 2009 12:00am There are various causes of a bloated stomach and most of them can be eliminated by making simple changes to the way you eat. The two major causes of a bloated stomach are eating particular foods which cause intestinal gas and also constipation from not eating enough fiber rich foods. These problems can easily be resolved. When Read on »