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Constipation
Constipation is defined medically as fewer than three stools per week and severe constipation as less than one stool per week....learn more »
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Constipation Article
- Constipation facts
- What is constipation?
- What causes constipation?
- Medications that cause constipation
- Other causes of constipation
- How is constipation evaluated (diagnosed)?
- What treatments are available for constipation?
- Home remedies and OTC medications to treat constipation
- Prescription drugs to treat constipation
- Other treatments for constipation
- What is the approach to the evaluation and treatment of constipation?
- When should I seek medical care for chronic constipation?
- What's new in the treatment of constipation?
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Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoid is an enlarged vein in the walls of the anus and sometimes around the
rectum, usually caused by untreated...learn more »
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Hemorrhoids Article
- Hemorrhoid facts
- What are hemorrhoids?
- What causes hemorrhoids?
- What are the symptoms of hemorrhoids?
- How are hemorrhoids diagnosed?
- What is the treatment for hemorrhoids?
- Diet
- Over-the-counter medications for hemorrhoids
- Nonoperative procedures for internal hemorrhoids
- Surgery
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Diverticulitis (Diverticulosis, Diverticular Disease) Article
- Diverticulosis and diverticulitis facts
- What is diverticulosis?
- What is diverticulitis?
- What are diverticulitis symptoms?
- What causes diverticula and how do diverticula form?
- What are the more serious complications of diverticulitis?
- How are the diagnosis of diverticulitis and diverticulosis made?
- What is the treatment for diverticulitis and diverticulosis?
- Medical treatment of diverticulitis and diverticulosis
- Surgical treatment for diverticulitis
- What can be done to prevent diverticulitis and diverticulosis?
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Diarrhea
Diarrhea is a change is the frequency and looseness of bowel movements. Cramping, abdominal pain, and the sensation of rectal...learn more »
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Diarrhea Article
- Diarrhea facts
- What is diarrhea?
- How is diarrhea defined?
- Why does diarrhea develop?
- What symptoms are associated with diarrhea?
- What are common causes of acute diarrhea?
- Viral gastroenteritis
- Food poisoning
- Traveler's diarrhea
- Bacterial enterocolitis
- Parasites
- Drugs
- What are common causes of chronic diarrhea?
- What are the complications of diarrhea?
- When should the doctor be called for diarrhea?
- What tests are useful in the evaluation of diarrhea?
- How can dehydration be prevented and treated?
- What is the treatment for diarrhea?
- When should antibiotics be used for diarrhea?
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Cholesterol
Cholesterol is naturally produced by the body, and is a building block for cell membranes and hormones. Low-density lipoprotein...learn more »
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Cholesterol Article
- Cholesterol facts
- What is cholesterol?
- What are LDL and HDL cholesterol?
- What determines the level of LDL cholesterol in the blood?
- Does lowering LDL cholesterol prevent heart attacks and strokes?
- How can LDL cholesterol levels be lowered?
- What are the current NCEP cholesterol treatment guidelines?
- Why is HDL the good cholesterol?
- What are triglycerides and VLDL?
- What medications are available to lower cholesterol,
lipids, and triglycerides?
- Is lowering LDL cholesterol enough?
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Article
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) facts
- What is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
- What causes irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
- What are symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
- What are the complications of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
- How is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) diagnosed?
- How is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) treated?
- Constipation medications
- Diarrhea medications
- Abdominal pain medications
- Psychotropic drugs
- Psychological treatments
- IBS Diet
- Is there a relationship between IBS and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth?
- What is a reasonable approach to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
- What is in the future for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
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