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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 »
    In This Article
    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?
    • 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?
  • 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
    • What are hemorrhoids?
    • What causes hemorrhoids?
    • What are the symptoms of hemorrhoids?
    • How are hemorrhoids diagnosed?
    • How are hemorrhoids treated?
    • General measures
    • Over-the-counter medications for hemorrhoids
    • Nonoperative procedures for internal hemorrhoids
    • Surgical procedures
    • Hemorrhoids At A Glance
  • Melanosis Coli Melanosis coli is a condition that is often associated with prolonged laxative use....learn more »
    In This Article
    Melanosis Coli Article
    • What is melanosis coli?
    • What are the symptoms of melanosis coli?
    • What causes melanosis coli?
    • How is melanosis coli diagnosed?
    • What is the prognosis (outcome) of melanosis coli?
  • The Digestive System Digestion is the complex process of turning food you eat into the energy you need to survive. The digestive process also involves...learn more »
    In This Article
    The Digestive System Article
    • Digestion Introduction
    • What is Digestion?
    • Foods Journey - Stop 1: The Mouth
    • Foods Journey - Stop 2: The Pharynx and Esophagus
    • Foods Journey - Stop 3: The Stomach and Small Intestine
    • Foods Journey - Stop 4: The Colon, Rectum and Anus
    • Accessory organs in digestion