DOCTOR'S VIEWS ARCHIVE

Doctors Dialogue Index

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The following are transcripts of Doctors' Dialogue produced by the Doctors of MedicineNet.com for Focus On Digestion Center

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), 
GERD, 
Hepatitis C

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Interview with Dr. Jay Marks MedicineNet.com Editor

• IBS: Dr. Jay Marks' perspective on diagnosis and treatment
• Are anti-depressants effective for IBS?
• Is tincture of opium safe and effective for IBS?
• Is acupuncture useful in treating IBS?
• What are effective treatments for IBS?
• Are intolerance of MSG, lactose, and sucrose part of IBS?
• What is fedotazine?
• Is simethicone effective in treating IBS?
• Is alosetron (Lotronex) effective for IBS?
• How effective is fiber and avoiding caffeine in helping IBS?
• Are Questran and Colestid effective in controlling diarrhea?

GERD
Interview with Dr. Jay Marks MedicineNet.com Editor

• What antacids can be used both for GERD and calcium supplement?
• What GERD treatment measures are safe for pregnancy?
• What to do about night time reflux during pregnancy?
• What to do if GERD symptoms do not respond to optimal treatment?
• What foods to avoid for GERD?
• Will GERD symptoms improve with losing excess weight?
• Why is acid reflux worse at night time?
• Can heartburn occurring during exercise be heart pain?
• Can bad breath be from GERD?
• What treatments are available for Barrett esophagus?
• Night time Zantac appropriate treatment for GERD?
• How long can you take Prilosec safely?
• Any subsitute for Propulsid in treating GERD?
• Use of Propulsid?

Hepatitis C
Interview with Dr. Edward Block  MedicineNet.com Author

• How common is Hepatitis C infection in this country?
• How is the diagnosis of Hepatitis C made?
• What is unique about Hepatitis C?
• Can Hepatitis C be sexually transmitted?
• What blood tests are available to determine Hepatitis C infection?
• What are Hepatitis C genotypes?
• What is the reason for treating Hepatitis C?
• What treatments are available?
• What is the most effective treatment for Hepatitis C?
• What are the side effects of interferon/ribavirin treatment?
• Who are good candidates for treatment of Hepatitis C?
• Who are NOT good candidates for treatment of Hepatitis C?
• Do you recommend treating Hepatitis C patients with normal liver tests?
• What is your advice regarding diet and vitamins in patients with Hepatitis C?
• Should Hepatitis C patients receive immunizations for Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B?
• What in your view constitutes a treatment relapse?
• What can be done for patients who experience treatment relapse?