Sunday, October, 25, 2009
What Diseases Affect The Digestive System
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.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Lisa Nelson
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Health Expert
...heart valve disorder or cardiovascular problem Digestive System Chronic constipation can...
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By Jan Gambino
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Health Expert
...position may decrease spit up and vomiting until the digestive system has matured. You may...
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By Jan Gambino
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Health Expert
...good times and conversations about Uncle Fred’s digestive system, be sure to contact the...
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By HeartHawk
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Health Expert
...range, right? Wrong! When you consume food your digestive system converts a portion to...
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By Jennifer Rackley
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Health Expert
...not having them in my repertoire was helpful for my digestive system. The last thing I...
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Health Guide
...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...
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...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...
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...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...
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...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...
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...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,...
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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...
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August 25, 2008
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Chewing gum may help patients recover better from colon surgery. Researchers from London say gum helps the intestines function...
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November 24, 2008
(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...
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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...
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February 07, 2007
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A daily boost of folic acid could keep your mind sharper longer. New research reveals older adults who take the vitamin every...
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