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Many Americans eat an unhealthy diet and have poor toilet habits. Over the
course of several years, the effect of this lifestyle can cause a person to have
problems with the large bowel.
This article will describe some of the more common bowel problems.... |
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Functional disorders
Functional disorders are those in which the bowel looks normal but doesn't work
properly. They are the most common problems affecting the colon and rectum, and include
constipation and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The primary ca... |
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Abdominoperineal resection
Surgical removal of the anus, rectum and sigmoid colon, resulting in the need for
a permanent colostomy.
Adenoma
Glandular lesion thought to be the precursor to colorectal cancer.
Adhesion
A band of scar tissue that con... |
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Web Sites
Celiac Disease
www.icondata.com/health/pedbase/files/CELIACDI.HTM
Columbia University Gastroen... |
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What is the difference between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable
bowel syndrome (IBS)? How would I know if I have either one of these?
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common though uncomfortable disorder of
the colon or rectum. While ... |
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) goes by many names. Some people call this
condition "nervous stomach." Others call it "irritable
bowel," "irritable colon," or "spastic colon." The
condition most often occurs in peo... |
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