From: Ask VideoMD, com	Category: Gastroenterology
City: Miami	Language: English

Ask VideoMD.com: Does milk improve the symptoms of reflux- heartburn? Milk contains protein and fat which both decrease the tone of the lower esophageal sphincter- which prevents acid from refluxing back from the stomach to the esophagus. This will actually cause an increase in the amount of acid reflux, and worsen your heartburn symtpoms. Question from HealthEagle.com-Your Resource for Health Knowledge.

From: Robert Lanoff, MD	Category: Gastroenterology
City: Miami	Language: English

ERCP with Sphincterotomy. ERCP evaluates the gallbladder, and ducts from the gallbladder, as well as the liver and pancreas. Gallstones can be removed during this procedure, and if there is a stricture in the opening of the gallbladder, a sphincterotomy can be performed to open this. Video courtesy of eMedTV.com

From: Miguel Rodriguez, MD	Category: Gastroenterology
City: Kendall	Language: English

Foods that shouldn't be eaten by people with acid reflux disease include tomato sauce, chewing gum, red wine and spicy foods. Discover how portion control may be a large factor in acid reflux with help from a gastroenterologist in this free video on acid reflux and food.

From: Andrew Sable, MD	Category: Gastroenterology
City: South Miami	Language: English

What to expect from you flexible sigmoidoscopy. Flexible sigmoidoscopy or flex sig, can look at the lower 1 foot of colon to screen for cancer and to do biopsies of polyps. It can not look at as much colon as a colonoscopy, but it can be a good screening test. Video courtesy of eMedTV.com

From: Enrique Whittwell, MD	Category: Gastroenterology
City: South Miami	Language: English

Gallstones occur in the gallbladder under the liver, which stores bile make from the liver. The most common symptom is right upper quadrant pain, and nausea.

From: Joseph Galati, MD	Category: Gastroenterology
City: Houston	Language: English

This is a videoendocsopy clip performed and narrated by Dr. Joe Galati of Liver Specialists of Texas, located in Houston, Texas. This video demonstrates esophageal varicies caused by cirrhosis and portal hypertension, and the endoscopic banding of them. Banding can decrease the risk of bleeding from the esophageal varicies.

From: Barrett Levesque, MD	Category: Gastroenterology
City: Palo Alto	Language: English

Symptoms of GERD include heartburn, frequent use of antacids, sour taste in the mouth, frequent burping, and cough. Hiatal hernia is a risk factor. Complications of GERD include reflux esophagitis-inflammation of the esophagus, peptic strictures, and Barrett's esophagus- changes in the lining of the esophagus, which is a precancerous condition. Lifestyle modifications can help-weight loss, avoid alcohol and smoking. Medictions- antacids, and proton pump inhibitors treat the symptoms.

From: Andrew Sable, MD	Category: Gastroenterology
City: South Miami	Language: English

Colonoscopy is a very important screening test for colon cancer. This animated video shows you what to expect when you have your colonoscopy. The endoscope is a long flexible tube which allows doctors to view the colon. Biopsy or removal of a polyp can be done during colonscopy.

From: Brian Hudes, MD	Category: Gastroenterology
City: Suwanee	Language: English

One of the most common symptoms of acid reflux is heartburn or a burning in the chest. Antacids- such as mylanta or maalox may improve symptoms, but a medicine that lowers the acidity in the stomach is more powerful. H2 blockers-Zantac and pepcid lower the acidity. The proton pump inhibitors- prilosec, protonix and nexium block acid production. Long term acid reflux can lead to Barrett's esophagus, which is a precancerous condition.