Heartburn is a common condition. It often follows a binge at the buffet or a stressful day at work. Heartburn can make you uncomfortable and even disturb your sleep. But if you get heartburn more than twice a week, you may have a condition known as GERD. GERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease. Gastroesophageal refers to your stomach and esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that carries food from your mouth down to your stomach. Reflux means to flow back. Gastroesophageal reflux is the return of stomach acid and food from your stomach, back up your esophagus.
Diverticuli are herniations in the muscular layer of the colon that make small, saclike swellings. Diverticulitis occurs when diverticuli become inflamed and infected. This video looks at the possible causes of this condition, typical symptoms, and available treatments.
The hepatitis C virus is another type of hepatitis virus that causes an inflammation of the liver. HCV is transmitted though exposure to infected blood or blood products. In this video, you'll find out more about how it's transmitted, what treatments are available, and what you can do to protect yourself from this disease.
Learn everyday steps to take to make sure your stoma and the surrounding skin stays healthy. Also, understand that you can still live a normal and active lifestyle with an ostomy.
Watch this to find ways to reach out and get support to deal with living with a chronic disease, family, friends, and community groups can be a source of ongoing support, work with healthcare team to help manage your self-care.
