...certain proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) • esomeprazole (Nexium) • lansoprazole (Prevacid) • omeprazole (Prilosec) can make the PPI less effective certain calcium channel blockers (CCBs) • amlodipine (Katerzia, Norvasc, others)...
...the fertility nutritionist may recommend specific supplements to support fertility, such as folic acid, vitamin D, or omega-3 fatty acids. These supplements should be taken under the guidance of a...
...tests to be done. These tests can measure levels of vitamin B12 and folic acid, as well as the size and concentration of hemoglobin within the person’s red blood cells.[7]...
...surgery non-recommendable. Treatment options may include the following: Medications containing bile acid: This is an attempt to increase the solubility of bile and thus dissolve gallstones. The treatment period is...
...vagus nerves for the treatment of peptic, gastric, and duodenal ulcers. The vagus nerves are found in the stomach and are responsible for stimulating acid secretion, which helps digest or...
...to why this happens is not known, though it is thought to involve a change in the acidity of the vagina.[1] Bacterial vaginosis risk factors A common misconception about bacterial...
...pressure Smoking tobacco Alcohol abuse Obesity Interstitial cystitis (bladder pain syndrome) Pregnancy: risk of UI increases with each pregnancy a person experiences Prostatectomy (prostate surgery) Menopause and postmenopausal complications Because...
...cases are caused by an infection with a bacterial called Helicobacter pylori. Other causes of peptic ulcers are the use of anti-inflammatory medications (such as aspirin), and smoking. Other conditions...
...include:[12][13] Bile acid pill, to break down small gallstones caused by cholesterol Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), to remove gallstones from the bile duct Shock wave lithotripsy, a rarely offered procedure...
...weight * Quit smoking and limit alcohol consumption * Manage chronic health conditions (e.g., diabetes) * Take prenatal vitamins containing folic acid * Avoid exposure to environmental toxins and infections...