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		<title>What is Gastritis? Inflamed Stomach Lining</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 08:32:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gastritis is inflammation of the stomach lining irrespective of the cause. It can be caused by a number of factors, the most common of which are long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and infection with the bacteria Helicobacter pylori. Some people have no symptoms of gastritis (asymptomatic), while others may complain of dyspepsia  (indigestion) [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is a Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)? Drugs for Stomach Acid</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Oct 2010 18:53:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What are proton pump inhibitors? Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are the most effective group of drugs that inhibit gastric acid secretion in the stomach. The PPIs are the best suppressors of acid production and is one of the most widely sold drugs worldwide on account of its outstanding efficacy and safety. It may reduce as [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What are Antacids? Medicines for Acid Reflux and Heartburn</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:09:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Antacids are weak bases that neutralize the gastric acid. It is the mainstay treatment of acid-peptic disorders for long time until the arrival of H2 blockers and proton pump inhibitors. Antacids still continue to be popular nonprescription remedy among patients for the treatment of heartburn and dyspepsia. Gastric Acid Secretion Acid secretion is a complex [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is Achlorhydria? Low Stomach Acid or No Gastric Acid</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:26:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Achlorhydria and hypochlorhydria are medical terms for low or very low volumes or a higher than normal pH of gastric acid. Achlorhydria may refer to: a problem with the pH of gastric acid. In this case the pH of the gastric acid is too high resulting in it being less acidic or rarely, even slightly [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is Gastroenteritis? Gastro, Stomach Bug, Gastric Flu</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 18:19:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gastroenteritis is the inflammation of the stomach and intestines, both small and large, resulting in vomiting and diarrhea. Most cases of gastroenteritis are due to infections, mainly by viruses and bacteria, although there are immune related causes of gastroenteritis like eosinophilic gastroenteritis which is not caused by any microorganism. Gastroenteritis is known by many common [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What Causes an Itchy Anus? Bottom or Bum Itch</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:12:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is often difficult not to scratch or interfere with an itchy anus and while this may be an embarrassing condition to suffer with, it is usually harmless. The anus is thin an sensitive area of the body and scratching may lead to more itching and the cycle continues unless appropriate treatment is administered. In [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is Belching? Burping, Passing Gas through the Mouth</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 20:18:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Belching, bloating and flatulence are daily occurrences and usually of little cause for concern. As embarrassing and uncomfortable as it may be, we usually view these body processes as a norm associated with digestion. In some cases however, belching, bloating and flatulence may be a cause of great distress. The expulsion of gas from the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is Intestinal Gas? Stomach Bloating &amp; Flatulence (Fart)</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 09:04:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Flatulence is an often embarrassing expulsion of gas through the anus. It may be voluntary or involuntary and is a regular occurrence in a healthy person. The breakdown and decomposition of food within the colon is the main reason for this gas build up. Normal intestinal bacteria consume digested foods within the large intestine, assist [...]]]></description>
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