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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

What Diseases Affect The Digestive System

ABC News explores the challenges of ulcerative colitis

October 03, 2008
For the hundreds of thousands of people suffering from ulcerative colitis, pain can occasionally be easier to deal with than embarrassment. ABC news explores the emotional burden brought on by this chronic illness, and offers a video exploring how ulcerative colitis affects the digestive system. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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What Causes Dizziness? Is it My Heart?
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...heart valve disorder or cardiovascular problem   Digestive System Chronic constipation can... Read more »

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Acid Reflux from Infancy to Adulthood Part I: Your baby and acid reflux
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

...position may decrease spit up and vomiting until the digestive system has matured.   You may... Read more »

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Is Reflux Genetic?
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

...good times and conversations about Uncle Fred’s digestive system, be sure to contact the... Read more »

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Do YOU Have One of the Most Under-diagnosed Contributors to Heart Disease?
By HeartHawk , Health Expert

...range, right?  Wrong!   When you consume food your digestive system converts a portion to... Read more »

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Acid reflux tips from the icy trenches!
By Jennifer Rackley , Health Expert

...not having them in my repertoire was helpful for my digestive system.   The last thing I... Read more »

Health Guide

Nicotine Addiction
...contain nicotine. There are two forms of spit tobacco:These products allow tobacco to be absorbed by the digestive system or through mucous membranes. Smokeless tobacco contains 28 cancer-causing... Read more »
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 »
Crohn's Disease: Introduction
...image of the structure of the colon.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 system... Read more »
Foods to Help You Sleep Better AND Lose Weight
...mindful that over-indulging in food (even food with tryptophan) can backfire. Too much food puts your digestive system into working over-time, and this can not only contribute to indigestion; it... Read more »
Stress: Complications
...has features of a primitive brain. It is not surprising then that prolonged stress can disrupt the digestive system, irritating the large intestine and causing diarrhea, constipation, cramping,... Read more »

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Related News

Celiac disease on the rise
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The serious digestive system disorder known as celiac disease has become more common in the United States, a new Mayo Clinic study suggests. Celiac... Read summary »

Chewing Gum Helps Recovery
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Chewing gum may help patients recover better from colon surgery. Researchers from London say gum helps the intestines function... Read summary »

Gingko Biloba: No Impact on Dementia
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Ginkgo biloba has long been touted as a memory booster, but a new study revealed it does not affect patients with dementia or... Read summary »

Secondhand Smoke Sends Children to Hospital
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Children exposed to secondhand smoke are more likely to be sent to the hospital with more than just respiratory problems. In a... Read summary »

Folic Acid Supplements Keep Mind Sharp
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A daily boost of folic acid could keep your mind sharper longer. New research reveals older adults who take the vitamin every... Read summary »