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What Are Polyps?
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Anonymous
posted: Mar. 06, 2019.
A polyp: you may have heard of this condition, but remain unsure on what exactly it is. Most commonly developed in the colon, polyps are small clumps of cells that
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What is a Flexible Sigmoidoscopy?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 14, 2019.
What is a Flexible Sigmoidoscopy?
A flexible sigmoidoscopy is a critical diagnostic tool to evaluate the health of your large intestine, or colon. An ultra-thin, flexible tube called a sigmoidoscope is
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What is Barrett's Esophagus?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 01, 2019.
If you’ve been dealing with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and you have either been ignoring your symptoms or haven’t been able to get them under control then you could end
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Signs You May Have a Peptic Ulcer
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 15, 2019.
Peptic ulcers, or stomach ulcers, are breaks or holes in the lining of the stomach. An ulcer in the first part of the intestines is known as a duodenal ulcer.
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What is a Hiatal Hernia?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 31, 2018.
Though many people never know they have one due to lack of symptoms, a hiatal hernia can cause complications which can affect your daily life. Knowing the signs and symptoms
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Symptoms of Lactose Intolerance and Celiac Disease
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 14, 2018.
Tummy troubles? When some people are diagnosed with celiac disease, they also discover that they are lactose intolerant and have difficulty digesting milk and dairy products. Read on to learn
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Managing Your Chronic Heartburn
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 06, 2018.
Got heartburn? Heartburn, also known as acid indigestion, is a form of indigestion felt as a burning pain in the chest. It's caused when stomach acid flows up into your
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What is Diverticulitis?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 16, 2018.
What is diverticulitis?
Normally, we pay no attention to our large intestines, but if you have symptoms of diverticulitis, you're well aware of your bowel. Painful, inflamed bulges in the intestinal
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Symptoms and Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 02, 2018.
Is it constipation? Is it diarrhea? Frankly, when a patient complains to his or her physician about GI problems, the doctor has to wonder, "Is it Irritable Bowel Syndrome?" If
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Do I Have Hemorrhoids?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 16, 2018.
Wondering if you have hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids are very common, especially among people ages 45 to 75. Hemorrhoids are inflamed and swollen veins around the anus or in the lower rectum.
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Your Diet Affects More Than Your Waistline
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 28, 2018.
Unfortunately, many of us eat the foods we crave before thinking about how it affects our digestive health. Your digestive health is directly impacted by the lifestyle you live and
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Symptoms of a Gallstone
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 14, 2018.
Gallstones are a very common problem. You're at risk of developing gallstones if you're overweight or obese, female, or 40 or over. Gallstones are hardened deposits of bile inside the
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Treating Chronic Diarrhea
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 29, 2018.
Diarrhea is very common. When you have diarrhea, your bowel movements are loose and watery. In most cases, diarrhea lasts a couple of days. Chronic diarrhea is diarrhea that lasts
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What is Causing My Constipation?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 14, 2018.
Having trouble going to the bathroom? Find out what might be to blame.
Constipation is an annoying and embarrassing problem that all of us will experience at some point. Constipation is
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Do I Need an Upper Endoscopy?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 01, 2018.
This diagnostic procedure could determine the root cause of your digestive issues.
An upper endoscopy is a simple procedure in which your gastroenterologist will insert a small, flexible tube that contains
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What is Ulcerative Colitis?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 16, 2018.
Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes severe and even bloody diarrhea that can result in abdominal pain and unexpected weight loss. While people have
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