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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Digestive Disorder

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The Truth about Digestive Disease & Marital Harmony

By Tracy Davenport Health Expert

IBD has the potential to impact every aspect of your marriage, from where you and your partner vacation, to what happens in the bedroom. But even though chronic disease can impact your life in multiple ways, it is important to know the truth and not make erroneous assumptions about what impact digestive disease will ultimately have on your intimate relationships. Below are three myths, meant to be dispelled.

 

Myth #1 - Individuals with IBD have less sexual intercourse.


Three hundred patients w...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Why Preventative Screenings Are So Important
By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert

...living with or caring for someone with a chronic digestive disorder, I know you can relate.... Read more »

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Friends Helping Friends Make Good Choices
By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert

...risky behavior. A significant number of teens with digestive disorders admit to risk taking with... Read more »

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The Causes of Chronic Insomnia
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert

As we mentioned, transient and short-term insomnia can be caused by significant life events that... Read more »

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Allergic Disease Linked to Irritable Bowel Syndrome
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...affects about 15% of the general population. IBS is a digestive disorder that causes symptoms... Read more »

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Digestive Disease Week Updates
By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert

If you or someone you love has inflammatory bowel disease, you may be hearing more about the... Read more »

Health Guide

What is GERD? "
...heartburn that occurs more than twice a week is probably GERD and treatment is needed. GERD is a digestive disorder that is referred to by many names. You may have heard GERD called acid reflux... Read more »
The HealthCentral Network Partners with The Simon Foundation for Continence to Enhance Internet Resources
...opportunity to raise awareness about incontinence for people coping with certain types of cancer, diabetes, digestive disorders and other related conditions,” said Cheryle Gartley, President and... Read more »
Resources for Acid Reflux (Symptoms)
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov -- National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghousewww.gastro.org -- American Gastroenterological Associationwww.acg.gi.org -- American College of... Read more »
Peptic Ulcers: Resources
...Associationwww.acg.gi.org -- Read more »
Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease: Resources
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov -- National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghousewww.gastro.org -- American Gastroenterological Associationwww.acg.gi.org -- American College of... Read more »

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