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Digestive System Structure

Health Encyclopedia: Crohn's Disease Introduction

Introduction

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a general term that covers two disorders:

Ulcerative colitis (UC)
Crohn's disease (CD)

Some evidence suggests that these two diseases are part of a biologic continuum, but at this time they are considered distinct disorders with somewhat different treatment options. The basic distinctions between UC and CD are location and severity. However, as many as 10% of patients with IBD have findings and symptoms that match the criteria for both disorders, at l...

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Health Guide

Ulcerative Colitis: Introduction

...In-Depth Report #103: Crohn's disease.]The Gastrointestinal TractThe gastrointestinal (GI) tract (the digestive system) is a tube that extends from the mouth to the anus. It is a complex organ... Read more »

Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Staging and Treatment Guidelines

...is being reconsidered since it seems to offer no advantage. Click the icon to see an image of the digestive system.Early Stage Aggressive (Intermediate- to High-Grade) Lymphomas. Treatment... Read more »

GERD Diagnosis

...identifying GERD. The entire procedure takes 20 minutes. The capsule is naturally passed through the digestive system within 24 hours. Capsule endoscopy may provide a more attractive and less... Read more »

Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Introduction

...fluid re-enters the bloodstream.Along the way, the fluid passes through lymph nodes, which are oval structures composed of lymph vessels, connective tissue, and white blood cells. Here, the... Read more »

Urinary Tract Infection: Causes

CausesThe bacterial strains that cause UTIs include:Escherichia (E.) coli is responsible for 75 - 90% of uncomplicated cystitis cases in younger women and in more than half the cases in older women... Read more »

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Digestive system

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