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Bleeding in the Digestive Tract
Includes information about the causes of bleeding in the digestive tract and how the bleeding is recognized, diagnosed, and treated.
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Crohn’s Disease
Provides general information about what Crohn’s disease is and how it develops. Describes symptoms, diagnosis, potential complications, and treatment.
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Colonoscopy
Provides general information about colonoscopy. Describes the purpose of the test, how patients can prepare for it, and what patients can expect during and after the procedure.
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En Español Colonoscopia
Describe el propósito de la prueba, como los pacientes se pueden preparar para ella y que pueden esperar los pacientes durante y después del procedimiento.
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H. pylori and Peptic Ulcers
Discusses peptic ulcers and explains how H. pylori can cause them. Covers diagnosis and treatment.
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En Español H. pylori y Úlcera Péptica
Ofrece información sobre las úlceras pépticas y explica cómo el "H. pylori" las puede causar. También ofrece información sobre el diagnóstico y el tratamiento.
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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Provides general information about flexible sigmoidoscopy. Describes the purpose of the test, how patients can prepare for it, and what patients can expect during and after the procedure.
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En Español Sigmoidoscopia flexible
Proporciona información general sobre la sigmoidoscopia flexible. Describe el propósito de la prueba, como los pacientes se pueden preparar para ella y que pueden esperar los pacientes durante y después del procedimiento. Sigmoidoscopia flexible.
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NSAIDs and Peptic Ulcers
Describes the relationship between nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and peptic ulcers. Covers the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term outlook.
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Proctitis
Describes the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of proctitis.
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Smoking and Your Digestive System
Describes how smoking affects various parts of the digestive system.
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Ulcerative Colitis
Outlines the symptoms, diagnostic procedures, and risks and benefits of several drugs and types of surgery to treat this disease.
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Upper GI Endoscopy
Provides general information about upper GI endoscopy. Describes the purpose of the test, how patients can prepare for it, and what patients can expect during and after the procedure.
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En Español Endoscopia esofagogastroduodenal
Proporciona información sobre la endoscopia esofagogastroduodenal. Describe el propósito de la prueba, como los pacientes se pueden preparar para ella y que pueden esperar los pacientes durante y después del procedimiento.
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Upper GI Series
Provides general information about upper gastrointestinal (GI) x-ray series. Describes the purpose of the test, how patients can prepare for it, and what patients can expect during and after the procedure.
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En Español Tránsito esofagogastroduodenal
Proporciona información general sobre las radiografías del tránsito esofagogastroduodenal.
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What I need to know about Crohn’s Disease (Easy-to-Read)
Defines Crohn’s disease and describes common symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, complications, and treatment.
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En Español Lo que usted debe saber sobre la enfermedad de Crohn (Lectura fácil)
Define la enfermedad de Crohn y describe los síntomas comunes, los factores de riesgo, el diagnóstico, las complicaciones y el tratamiento.
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What I need to know about Peptic Ulcers (Easy-to-Read)
Defines peptic ulcers and discusses the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment. Discusses risk factors and prevention methods.
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Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome (ZES)
Describes the causes, complications, diagnosis, and treatment of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, a rare disorder characterized by one or more tumors in the pancreas, duodenum, or both.
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