Joyce Claflin Harrell


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Congestive Heart Failure – Causes, Treatment and Lifestyle Changes

About congestive heart failure Although it sounds frightening to hear that you have congestive heart failure, the underlying conditions that often cause heart failure, such as coronary artery disease or high (posted by Joyce Claflin Harrell 6 years 177 days ago.)
Hiatal Hernia - Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

The Causes of a Hiatal Hernia To understand the hiatal hernia (also known as a hiatus hernia), it is important to understand the anatomy. The diaphragm is a sheet of dome-shaped muscle, separating the lungs from the abdomen that contracts and flattens, pulling air into the lungs. The left diaphragm contains a small opening that allows the esophagus to pass through, carrying food and liquid to the stomach.... (posted by Joyce Claflin Harrell 6 years 177 days ago.)
Barrett's Esophagus - Treatment, Diagnosis and Monitoring

About Barrett's Esophagus Heartburn and indigestion are a burning sensation felt in the upper abdomen or lower chest. Often one will experience a bitter taste in the mouth and a bloated sensation. It is caused by stomach acid backing up into the esophagus -- the muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach. The lower end of the esophagus enters the stomach at a point called the... (posted by Joyce Claflin Harrell 6 years 177 days ago.)