Checking your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels on a regular basis can help find risk factors for diseases like high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes.
About 20% of people in the United States have gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. This is a situation in which acid and food enzymes from the stomach back up into the esophagus. Some people with GERD go on to get erosive esophagitis, which is a more dangerous form of the condition.
Ulcerative colitis (UC) may cause a wide range of symptoms, some of which include stomach discomfort, diarrhea, and unexplained weight loss.
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If you have ulcerative colitis (UC), you've probably had diarrhea, stomach cramps, and an urgent need to go to the bathroom. These symptoms can get worse during a flare-up. Most of the time, seeing a gastroenterologist is the best move to make.
Knowing your regular bowel movement frequency can help you recognize a change if it occurs more often than usual.