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Smart Pill Will Help Identifying Digestive Issues    It Will Locate Precise Areas In The Digestive Tract Using A Camera And A Location System    Researchers are working on a new device to help diagnose inflammatory bowel disease and other conditions in the digestive tract. Diagnosing these conditions includes invasive procedures such as endoscopy and manometry, which must be done in hospitals. However, there is a new procedure being tested, which consists of a smart pill. It has a video camera and a wireless system for localization and tracking. This will allow specialists to identify and localize digestive issues such as ulcers, establishing the…

New Procedure Can Treat Heartburn With A Stream Of Hot Gas    It Cauterizes Blood Vessels And Can Be An Alternative To Surgery    Researchers are working on a new procedure to reduce the symptoms of heartburn. One of the causes of this condition is a fault in the valve that prevents food matter in the stomach from returning to the esophagus, affecting the delicate tissue, and even returning to the oral cavity. The procedure, called argon plasma coagulation, consists of blowing a hot blast of argon gas into the esophagus, which cauterizes the injured blood vessels, resulting in a reduction of the cross…

This Type Of Acid Reflux Does Not Cause Painful Sensations    It Happens When The Stomach Acid Has Already Been Neutralized    Acid reflux is a condition in which the food matter inside the stomach returns to the esophagus and the oral cavity due to a problem in the valve at the entry of the stomach. Therefore, the acidic matter affects the delicate tissue of the esophagus and increases the possibility of cavities and bad breath when it reaches the mouth. This is called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). However, there are cases in which the food matter returns to the esophagus but does not…