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Chronic reflux (GERD) is the best symptom we have to guide us toward an esophageal cancer screening,” said Dmitry Shuster, MD, of Springfield Clinic. Although GERD is manageable through diet, lifestyle changes and medication, without treatment, the condition can change the lining of the esophagus. Barrett’s esophagus is a pre-cancerous condition in which the lining of the esophagus changes to a lining similar to the intestine. If you are concerned about your risk of developing GERD, Barrett’s esophagus or esophageal cancer, speak with your primary care provider.
• 2 cans white beans and liquid (4 cups beans and 1 ½ cups liquid; garbanzo, navy, or cannellini beans • Combine broth, diced sweet potato, diced white potato, chopped onion and garlic and the bay leaf in a large pot. Add beans and bean liquid to pot and simmer until 10 to 15 minutes or until vegetables are soft. If making soup ahead wait to add kale and lemon zest until just before serving. Memorial Weight Loss and Wellness Center offers nutrition counseling to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Regardless of which option you choose, here are six ways to better manage pain during labor: • Relaxation and breathing techniques. You choose to lie down, sit, squat, stand, use a birthing ball or utilize other tools. Your partner, a doula or a member of your care team can help you meet your goal of childbirth without medication. “Choosing a pain management method during labor is a personal decision, and it’s important to weigh all of the pros and cons of the various options,” said Jillian Henry, MD, with Memorial Physician Services,
Becoming a living donor is an act of generosity and gives hope to many people who await a kidney transplant. Complete a living donor information form, which includes information about your entire medical and social history and helps the transplant team determine if you are a good candidate for surgery and donation. Once the form is completed, a member of the transplant team will reach out to you with more information about the next steps. Learn more about the qualifications to become a living kidney donor at Memorial Medical Center and complete the living donor interest contact form.