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595 Digestive Distress

With 30 feet of digestive tract coiled up inside us, it’s no wonder we experience trouble with it sometimes. But for some people, the issues are particularly serious. Inflammatory bowel disease can be life threatening. What causes it, and how is it controlled? What is the difference between this disease called IBD and the common, uncomfortable, but much less serious problem called IBS (irritable bowel syndrome).
Many people suffer from acid reflux, which used to be called heartburn. We’ll find out about the best treatment, and the disadvantages of the most popular drugs, like Nexium or Protonix.
We also learn how to cope with ulcers or other sources of bellyaches.
Guests: Mark Pochapin, MD, is the Director of the Jay Monahan Center for Gastrointestinal Health at the New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical Center.
Jane Onken, MD, MHS, is the Director of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinic at the Duke University Medical Center.

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About the Author
Terry Graedon, PhD, is a medical anthropologist and co-host of The People’s Pharmacy radio show, co-author of The People’s Pharmacy syndicated newspaper columns and numerous books, and co-founder of The People’s Pharmacy website. Terry taught in the Duke University School of Nursing and was an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology. She is a Fellow of the Society of Applied Anthropology. Terry is one of the country's leading authorities on the science behind folk remedies..
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