DOCTOR'S VIEWS ARCHIVE
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?