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Dealing with a Hiatal Hernia
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 15, 2019.
A hiatal hernia is when the stomach bulges through an opening in the diaphragm. Some people don’t even now that they have a hiatal hernia because it doesn’t always produce
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Treating Hemorrhoids
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 01, 2019.
While an embarrassing condition, hemorrhoids are rather common and will happen to the majority of us at some point during our lifetime. This condition occurs when the veins around the
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What is Pancreatitis?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 14, 2019.
The pancreas is an organ that we don’t often give much thought to and yet it’s quite important. After all, it is responsible for releasing digestive enzymes into the small
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Dealing With Lactose Intolerance
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 03, 2019.
When people experience frequent bouts of flatulence, abdominal bloating, cramps, and diarrhea, it's disconcerting and sometimes unpredictable. Your gastroenterologist may review your symptoms and do some in-office testing to determine
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Living With Crohn's Disease
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 17, 2019.
If you are someone with Crohn’s disease, we don’t need to tell you how impactful this chronic condition can be. Frequent bowel movements, intense abdominal cramps, chronic fatigue, and disposition
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Dealing With Indigestion
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 29, 2019.
7 Tips for Dealing With Indigestion
Suffering from indigestion? Most people have indigestion at some point in their lives. Indigestion, also called dyspepsia, is defined as a persistent or recurrent pain
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Colon Cancer Screenings
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 16, 2019.
One of the most effective screening methods for detecting the earliest signs of colorectal cancer is through a colonoscopy. A colonoscopy allows a gastroenterologist to be able to examine the
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Diverticulitis: What Is it and How to Treat it
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 08, 2019.
Diverticulitis is a condition in which small pouches or sacs called diverticula form in the large intestine, or colon, and become inflamed. When the sacs are inflamed, they can bulge
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 19, 2019.
Irritable bowel syndrome, also known as IBS, is a condition affecting the large intestine or colon. It is associated with a variety of symptoms, including abdominal discomfort and diarrhea. The exact cause
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What Are Polyps?
Author:
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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