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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

How Common Is It For Rectal Prolapse To Be The Only Symptom Of Cystic Fibrosis

Health Encyclopedia: Rectal Prolapse

Prevention

Treating the underlying condition usually prevents further rectal prolapse.


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Expert & Community Posts

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Getting Educated About Prolapse
By Nancy Muller , Health Expert

Before entering the world of pelvic floor functionality, I had never really thought about pelvic... Read more »

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The Diversity of Diabetes
By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert

Diabetes is not one disease and different types of diabetes have been identified in the scientific... Read more »

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Male Osteoporosis
By Neil Gonter, MD , Health Expert

Q: I am a male in my low 70's and a male friend of mine recently broke his hip with a simple fall... Read more »

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Dr. Eisner answers your GERD questions
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

Q:Is acid reflux caused by (or does it cause) other digestive conditions such as colon problems,... Read more »

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Other Kids Who Know
By GingerVieira , Health Expert

The day after I was diagnosed, a psychologist named Dr. Mark Detzer came to my room. With him was... Read more »

Health Guide

Asthma Asthma Diagnosis and Tests
When asthma is suspected, the patient should describe for the doctor any pattern related to the symptoms and possible precipitating factors, including:Whether symptoms are more frequent... Read more »
Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Diseases with Similar Symptoms
Diseases with Similar SymptomsSeveraldiseases have similar symptoms --and may accompany COLD.Acute BronchitisAcute bronchitis is usually caused by a virus, and in most cases does not require... Read more »
Acid Reflux (GERD) Risk Factors
GERD occurs monthly in about half of American adults. People of all ages are susceptible to GERD. Elderly people with GERD tend to have a more serious condition than younger people.Risk... Read more »
Sinusitis: Risk Factors
Sinusitis is one of the most common diseases in the United States. According to the National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), it affects an estimate 37 million... Read more »
Sinusitis: Diagnosis
Patients who have sinusitis symptoms that do not clear up within a few days, are severe, or are accompanied by high fever or acute illness should see a doctor. It should be noted, however,... Read more »

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