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Gastrointestinal perforation can be caused by a variety of illnesses, including appendicitis, diverticulitis, ulcer disease, gallstones or gallbladder infection, and less commonly, inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn's disease and ulcerati...
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Diverticulitis is swelling(inflammation) of an abnormal pouch(diverticulum) in the intestinal wall. These pouches are usually found in the large intestine(colon).
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Diverticulosis is a condition in which the inner layer of the colon herniates(bulges out) through the outer, muscular layer, creating pouches called diverticula. Diverticulitis refers to inflammation and infection in one or more diverticula.Divert...
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Diverticulitis refers to the development of inflammation and infection in one or more diverticula. Diverticula are outpouchings or bulges which occur when the inner, lining layer of the large intestine(colon) bulges out(herniates) through the oute...
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I have read contradictory information about virtual colonoscopy for people with diverticulitis. SHould people with a history of diverticulitis avoid this or is it recommended in certain types of diverticulitis? If so, what types?
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Crohn''s disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease(IBD), which involves ongoing(chronic) inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Crohn''s-related inflammation usually affects the intestines, but may occur anywhere from the mouth to the end...
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The endocrine system is a widespread group of glands and organs that acts as the body''s control system for producing, storing, and secreting chemical substances called hormones.The primary glands that compose the endocrine system are the hypothala...
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Hormones, which are chemical signals, affect growth, metabolism, blood pressure and even behavior.
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Crohn's disease is swelling and irritation of the digestive tract. It is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is often found in the intestines. All layers of the digestive tract may be affected. While this disease has no cure, the symptoms can be treated. Help manage your symptoms by following your doctor's advice and watching what you eat.
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Detailed information on Crohn's disease, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information on Crohn's disease, including symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information on the endocrine system, its anatomy and function, including a full-color, labeled illustration
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I am a 47-year-old female recently diagnosed with Crohn's disease. I do not appear to have a severe case; however, I have noticed more low back pain ? I've had back problems in the past ? along with pain sometimes going down my thigh that moves into my buttocks or pelvic area. Could this be related to the Crohn's?
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Detailed information on the endocrine system, its anatomy and function, including a full-color, labeled illustration
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Detailed information on hormones and their role in the workings of the endocrine system
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Crohn''s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel dis- ease(IBD) caused by inflammation along any portion of the alimentary canal(the mouth to the anus).Although Crohn''s disease may involve any part of the alimentary canal, it most commonly affects ...
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Crohn''s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease(IBD), resulting in swelling and dysfunction of the intestinal tract.Crohn''s disease involves swelling, redness, and loss of function of the intestine, especially the small intestine. There is...
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Crohn''s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease(IBD), resulting in swelling and dysfunction of the intestinal tract.Crohn''s disease involves inflammation of the intestine, especially the small intestine. Inflammation refers to swelling, re...
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Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that affects the large intestine and rectum.The cause of ulcerative colitis is unknown. It may affect any age group, although there are peaks at ages 15- 30 and then again at ages 50- 70.T...
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Ulcerative colitis is a form of inflammatory bowel disease(IBD). It causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine.The primary problem in IBD is inflammation, as the name suggests.
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Ulcerative colitis is swelling and irritation in the rectum and colon. It is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). No one knows what causes ulcerative colitis, but symptoms can be treated. People with ulcerative colitis can lead full, active lives.
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Detailed information on ulcerative colitis, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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What can be done to reduce flare-ups of ulcerative colitis?
Stephen Goldfinger, M.D., is a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. He is a graduate of Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, and his clinical base is at the Massachusetts General Hospital.
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Detailed information on ulcerative colitis, including symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment
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Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix. The appendix is a small pouch attached to your large intestine.Appendicitis is one of the most common causes of emergency abdominal surgery in the United States.
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Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, which is the small, finger-shaped pouch attached to the beginning of the large intestine on the lower-right side of the abdomen. Appendicitis is a medical emergency, and if left untreated, the appen...
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Your side may hurt so much that you called your doctor. Or maybe you went straight to the hospital emergency room. If the symptoms came on quickly, you may have appendicitis. This is an infection of the appendix. Surgery can stop the infection and relieve your symptoms. Read on to learn more.
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Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, which is the worm-shaped pouch attached to the cecum, the beginning of the large intestine. The appendix has no known function in the body, but it can become diseased.
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Detailed information on appendicitis, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Appendicitis occurs when the appendix, a 3—4 in(8-10 cm) worm-like projection of the large intestine, becomes inflamed. The inflammation is caused by hardened feces blocking the appendix channel.
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A "tummyache" is a common complaint in children. Usually, it's nothing serious."My tummy hurts!" This common childhood cry can mean almost anything, from anxiety about school to a serious illness. Usually, it's nothing to worry about. But how do you know when it might be appendicitis or something else that needs immediate attention?
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Appendicitis, an infection of the appendix, is the most common reason for a child to need emergency abdominal surgery.
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Detailed information on appendicitis, including risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information on appendicitis, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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New and severe abdominal pain always needs to be closely evaluated by a doctor. It is frequently a sign of serious illness.
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Is it true that eating a high-fiber diet can reduce the risk of getting appendicitis?
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