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Specific Risk Factors Articles

Lower esophageal ring (Schatzki)
A lower esophageal ring is an abnormal ring of tissue located at the junction of the esophagus (the tube from the mouth to the stomach) and the stomach, which can cause swallowing problems.
Source:ADAM
Date:July 28, 2006
Esophageal manometry
Esophageal manometry is a test to measure the motor action of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) and esophageal body. A catheter is used to measure esophageal pressure and records the duration and sequence of contractions in the esophagus.
Source:ADAM
Date:July 25, 2006
Esophageal Manometry
Esophageal ManometryEsophageal manometryis a test to measure the strength and function of theesophagus(the "food pipe"). Results can help identify causes of heartburn, swallowing problems, or chest pain.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Hiatal hernia
Hiatal hernia is a condition in which a portion of the stomach protrudes upward into the chest, through an opening in the diaphragm. The diaphragm is the sheet of muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen. It is used in breathing .
Source:ADAM
Date:May 4, 2006
What Is a Hiatal Hernia?
What Is a Hiatal Hernia?This common problem occurs when the stomach bulges into the chest.Hiatal herniasaren’t like hernias in your groin.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Hiatal Hernia
A hiatal hernia is an abnormal protrusion of the stomach up through the diaphragm and into the chest cavity. A hiatal or diaphragmatic hernia is different from abdominal hernias in that it is not visible on the outside of the body.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Pregnancy
Pregnancy is the condition of having a developing embryo or fetus in the body. The union of an egg (ovum) with sperm is called fertilization, or conception, and it is this union that produces the embryo.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Back Pain During Pregnancy
As your body changes during pregnancy, your back must work in new ways. This can be painful if your back isn’t prepared.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Back Pain During Pregnancy: Moving Safely
Learning the proper ways to bend, lift, and carry objects may help relieve back strain. It will also help you protect your back after your baby is born. Remember, if you’re having trouble protecting your back, it’s okay to ask the people around you for help!
Source:StayWell
Date:May 14, 2004
Back Pain During Pregnancy: Positioning Yourself
Did you know that standing, sitting, or lying in certain ways can lead to back pain? To ease pain, use positions that support your body comfortably.
Source:StayWell
Date:May 14, 2004
Pregnancy
Nutrition during the preconception period, as well as throughout a pregnancy, has a major impact on pregnancy outcome. Among prepregnancy considerations, the prepregnancy Body Mass Index (BMI), folic acid status, and socioeconomic status are the most important.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nutrition and Well Being
Pregnancy: Your Weight
The weight you gain now is not just extra fat. It is also the weight of your baby. And it is the increased blood and fluids to support the baby.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Pregnancy: Body Changes
From conception (fertilization) until after the birth of your child, you and your baby will change every day. To help you understand what is happening, we’ve outlined how pregnancy begins and some of the changes you may notice.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Healthy Eating Habits During Pregnancy
Your health can affect your baby’s growth. Here are some ways to stay healthy.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Scleroderma
Scleroderma is a diffuse connective tissue disease characterized by changes in the skin, blood vessels, skeletal muscles, and internal organs.
Source:ADAM
Date:April 26, 2007
Scleroderma
Scleroderma is a progressive disease that affects the skin and connective tissue (including cartilage, bone, fat, and the tissue that supports the nerves and blood vessels throughout the body). There are two major forms of the disorder.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Scleroderma
Scleroderma is a progressive disease that affects the skin and connective tissue (including cartilage, bone, fat, and the tissue that supports the nerves and blood vessels throughout the body). There are two major forms of the disorder.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part II
Scleroderma
Scleroderma is a progressive disease that affects the skin and connective tissue (including cartilage, bone, fat, and the tissue that supports the nerves and blood vessels throughout the body). There are two major forms of the disorder.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part I
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