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Constipation is one of those unpleasant topics to talk
about. If you've suffered from this problem, though, you know it can be both
painful and frustrating. Almost everyone has constipation some time during his
or her life. Though not serious, constipat... |
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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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Web Sites
Celiac Disease
www.icondata.com/health/pedbase/files/CELIACDI.HTM
Columbia University Gastroen... |
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A variety of medical problems can affect your appetite. Your illness,
medications, or surgery can cause these problems. Many patients become
frustrated when they know that they need to eat to get well but they aren't
hungry, or when they gain weight bec... |
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What changes in stools (such as color, consistency, or frequency of bowel movements) should prompt me to see my doctor for an exam?
Color — The color of stools varies, depending on the foods you eat. You
should be concerned if your stools are deep red, b... |
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What is a laparoscopic total abdominal colectomy?
A laparoscopic total abdominal colectomy is an operation that removes the large intestine.
(See figure 1.) The surgery is used to treat:
Inflammatory conditions of the intestine, such as Crohn's di... |
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