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Food inside the stomach is only kept there by the force of gravity so to avoid heartburn, don't lie down after a big meal...
Medical treatment for gallstones may not be necessary unless the gallstones cause symptoms...
Type 1 diabetes can affect anyone of any age, but is more common in people under 30 years...
Adhesions may have no signs or symptoms, or they may cause pain by pulling on nerves...
The damage caused by fatty liver disease can often be halted or reversed through simple lifestyle changes...
Cirrhosis is a type of liver damage where healthy cells are replaced by scar tissue...
Primary biliary cirrhosis is an autoimmune condition characterised by inflammation and scarring of the bile ducts within the liver...
Gilbert's syndrome and hepatitis both cause jaundice but are not related...
Your metabolism is influenced by your age, gender, muscle-to-fat ratio, the food you eat, physical activity and hormone function...
Both reducible and non-reducible hernias need to be surgically repaired - this is a common operation...