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A consumer health information brochure that provides basic details about inflammation of the appendix (appendicitis). Includes a description of the disorder, symptoms and treatment. ... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
This consumer health information brochure discusses the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of bleeding in the digestive tract. ... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
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Cirrhosis is the twelfth leading cause of death by disease, killing about 26,000 people each year. In cirrhosis of the liver, scar tissue replaces normal, healthy tissue, blocking the flow of blood th... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Although constipation is usually harmless, it can be a sign or cause of a more serious problem. This fact sheet details the causes and symptoms of this bowel disorder in children and what symptoms wou... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Crohn's disease usually involves the small intestine, most often the lower part (the ileum). In some cases, both the small and large intestine (colon or bowel) are affected. In other cases, only the c... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Describes the four phases of cyclic vomiting syndrome as well as its triggers, symptoms, treatment, diagnosis, complications, and relationship to migraines.... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
This online document gives consumers basic information on gallstones and the effect of weight loss on this condition.... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
This online document discusses diverticular disease -- causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Includes also recommended reading and other related sources.... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Treatment information based on national Cancer Institute's PDQ® summary for health professionals on esophageal cancer. This document presents up-to-date information on esophageal cancer prevention, s... Details >
Gallstones are pieces of solid material that form in the gallbladder. This consumer health information fact sheet contains basic information about this digestive disorder.... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health