Digestive conditions such as GERD and colitis are best managed through targeted dietary triggers avoidance, nutritional therapy, and identifying biochemical markers.
For patients without a family history of colorectal cancer, routine colonoscopy screening should begin at age 50, advises the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. During this testing procedure, a doctor uses a thin, lighted tube called a colonoscope to examine the inside of the colon.
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An incisional hernia is a medical condition in which the intestine protrudes through an incision within the abdominal wall following abdominal surgery. This condition is caused by the deterioration of scar tissue, which creates a weak point within the abdominal wall.
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People who develop open skin sores called ulcers along the lining of the colon have a medical condition called ulcerative colitis. Ulcers in the colon are most frequently diagnosed in men and women between the ages of 15 and 30, according to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
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A strangulated hernia is a medical condition in which the fat within the abdomen or a portion of the small intestine pushes through an area within the lower abdominal muscles, cutting off blood supply to the small intestine.
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An estimated 30 to 50 million children and adults in the United States have a food intolerance condition called lactose intolerance, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. People who are lactose intolerant are unable to digest milk and dairy foods properly due to the lack of an enzyme called lactase.
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A hiatial or hiatus hernia occurs when the stomach protrudes through a weakened portion of the diaphragm, a large muscle that separates the abdominal and chest cavities.
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A colectomy is a surgical procedure in which all or a portion of a person's colon, or large intestine, is removed by a surgeon.
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Although stomach pain is usually the first sign of appendicitis, there are several other symptoms that can signal this medical emergency.
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The gallbladder is an organ that produces specific enzymes necessary for digestion. Gallstones are a common condition that affect approximately 15 percent of people older than age of 50, as noted on the Better Health Channel website.
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A feeding tube is a long, narrow tube inserted into the stomach indirectly through the nose or mouth, or directly through the abdomen. During feeding, liquid food products pass into the stomach through the feeding tube, ensuring that patients receive adequate dietary nutrition and caloric intake.
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Gastritis caused by bile reflux can lead to uncomfortable symptoms such as abdominal pain, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, coughing, and weight loss. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this condition.
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Stomach polyps, also called gastric polyps, are small growths that collect along the interior lining of the stomach.
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Each year, up to one-fifth of people in the United States develop a viral infection called influenza, known more commonly as the flu, FluFacts.com reports.
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