Cholecystitis or Gallstones Causes

What Causes Gallstones?

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped pouch in the abdomen.  Its job is to store bile (a digestive liquid composed of water, lecithin, cholesterol, bile salts, and bilirubin) produced by the liver. The gallbladder aids in the digestion of fats by releasing bile into the common hepatic duct.  The gallbladder is also connected to the…

Heartburn Medicine Issues

Heartburn medication Not Working? It could be due to Misdiagnosis

The majority of people who take heartburn medications such as PPIs (proton pump inhibitors) are satisfied with the effect those medications have. Still, some 40% report at least occasional problems with heartburn caused by GERD, even while taking medications. In some cases, continued symptoms aren’t frequent, but in others, the medication may seem to do…