Ileostomy, Colostomy, and Ileoanal Reservoir Surgery
Home : Digestive Diseases A-Z List of Topics and Titles : Ileostomy, Colostomy, and Ileoanal Reservoir Surgery Sometimes treatment for Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and familial adenomatous polyposis involves removing all or part of the ... [... more]
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Short Bowel Syndrome
Home : Digestive Diseases A-Z List of Topics and Titles : Short Bowel Syndrome Short bowel syndrome is a group of problems affecting people who have had half or more of their small intestine removed. The most common reason for removing part of ... [... more]
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Colonoscopy
Provides general information about colonoscopy. Describes the purpose of the test, how patients can prepare for it, and what patients can expect during and after the procedure. Colonoscopy is a procedure used to see inside the colon and rectum. ... [... more]
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Lower GI Series
Diagnostic Tests Folder: Lower GI Series Contains patient education fact sheets on seven diagnostic tests for gastrointestinal disorders Home : Digestive Diseases A-Z List of Topics and Titles : Lower GI Series A lower gastrointestinal (GI) ... [... more]
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Crohn's Disease
Provides general information on what Crohn's disease is and how it develops. Includes information about symptoms, diagnosis, potential complications, and treatment Home : Digestive Diseases A-Z List of Topics and Titles : Crohn's Disease Crohn's ... [... more]
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Upper GI Series
Diagnostic Tests Folder: Upper GI Series Contains patient education fact sheets on seven diagnostic tests for gastrointestinal disorders Home : Digestive Diseases A-Z List of Topics and Titles : Upper GI Series The upper gastrointestinal (GI) ... [... more]
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What I need to know about Crohn's Disease
Crohn's disease causes inflammation of parts of the digestive tract. Inflammation is irritation and swelling. The inflammation, mostly caused by sores called ulcers, can cause pain and diarrhea. The digestive tract is the pathway food travels ... [... more]
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