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Find information on a variety of diseases and problems in the digestive system including constipation, celiac disease, gallstones, heartburn, lactose intolerance, ulcers, and more.
Treatments for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) vary from patient to patient and include changes in diet, nutrition and exercise. Some patients require medications to manage their symptoms. Currently there are no medications that cure IBS.
Learn about the celiac disease and osteoporosis link.
Read about the link between lactose intolerance and osteoporosis.
Learn about causes, symptoms, treatment and diet for individuals with Celiac Disease.
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Learn about causes, symptoms, treatment and diet for individuals with Crohn's Disease. Also see Eating, Diet, & Nutrition for Crohn's Disease.
Learn about what may cause diarrhea, when to talk to a doctor, how to treat it, and more.
Find information about gas, heartburn, indigestion and more:
Find information on the causes, symptoms, complications and treatment options of diverticular disease.
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Learn about causes, symptoms, treatment and diet for individuals with pancreatitis. Also see Eating, Diet, & Nutrition for Pancreatitis.
Learn about peptic ulcers, the symptoms, causes, treatments, and more...
Learn why digestion is important and how food is digested.
Access resources concerning celiac disease. Includes information about organizations, specific conditions, and disease management. Also in Spanish.
Also in Spanish.
Learn about constipation, including diagnosis/symptoms, treatment, nutrition issues, and more. Also in Spanish.
Also in Spanish.
Most people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can ease symptoms with changes in diet, medicine, and stress relief. For some people, IBS symptoms are more severe. IBS affects more women than men.