Dr. Rakhi N Kheraj MD

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• Is Appendicitis Hereditary?

  In order to understand the condition of appendicitis and to know whether it is hereditary or not, we first need to know which body part it affects and what are its symptoms. Appendicitis affects the appendix, which is a small tube–like structure attached to the large intestine. The part of the...

• What Is a GI Cocktail?

  Introduction A GI cocktail or gastrointestinal cocktail is a mixture of liquid antacid, viscous lidocaine, and an anticholinergic agent. A GI cocktail is primarily used to treat dyspepsia.There are a wide variety of GI cocktail recipes nowadays. One popular recipe is a mixture of viscous lidocaine,...

• Is Makeup Containing Gluten a Threat for Celiac Patients?

  For most, living a gluten-free life isn't a concern. But when you have celiac, a gluten-free lifestyle is vital to prevent a severe reaction. As more gluten-free diets and eating options have become available, researchers are looking at what other products can wreak havoc on someone with...

• How Necessary is a Biopsy for Celiac Disease?

  A biopsy has been considered as one of the gold standards to confirm celiac disease, an autoimmune disease that is caused by gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. A biopsy is an invasive procedure, so some do not want to undergo it. In the past 25 years, more tests have been utilized to...

• Avoiding Titanium Dioxide Might Benefit Those with Colitis, New Research Suggests

  Titanium dioxide is a substance used in many food items. Recently researchers from the University of Zurich have shown that this substance can increase inflammation and damage to the intestinal walls of mice. This indicates that this substance could have the same effect on humans which could be...

• How Mindfulness and Meditation Can Help Crohn's and Colitis

  Maintaining a healthy and peaceful mind is an important part of overall health. When living with a chronic disease like inflammatory bowel, it can be easy to neglect psychological health. The physical pain, frequent hospital visits, and distressing gastrointestinal symptoms are all but relaxing for...