Digestive Health: Overview

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  • Pyloric Stenosis - Topic Overview

    12/21/07, Healthwise

    Pyloric stenosis is a condition in which a baby's pylorus gradually swells and thickens, which interferes with food entering the intestine. The pylorus is the connection between the stomach and the first part of the small intestine (duode

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  • Rectal Prolapse - Topic Overview

    08/09/07, Healthwise

    Rectal prolapse occurs when part or all of the wall of the rectum slides out of place, sometimes sticking out of the anus. See an illustration of rectal prolapse.

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  • Hirschsprung's Disease - Topic Overview

    09/22/08, Healthwise

    Hirschsprung's disease (congenital aganglionic megacolon) is a birth defect in which nerve cells in the wall of the large intestine do not develop. These nerve cells, called ganglion cells, control the muscles in that area that normally p

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  • Diverticulosis

    07/30/08, Healthwise

    Diverticulosis is a condition that develops when pouches (diverticula) form in the wall of the colon (large intestine). These pouches may be up to or larger in diameter.

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  • Celiac Disease - Topic Overview

    06/23/08, Healthwise

    Celiac disease is a problem some people have with foods that contain gluten. Gluten is a kind of protein found in foods like bread, crackers, and pasta. With celiac disease, your immune system attacks the gluten and harms your sm

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  • Celiac Disease - What Happens

    06/23/08, Healthwise

    Celiac disease is a lifelong (chronic) condition that occurs when gluten triggers an abnormal immune system response that damages the small intestine. Tiny, finger-shaped tissues (villi) line the small intestine. The villi create

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  • Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia)

    07/06/07, Healthwise

    What is difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)?

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  • Hemorrhoids - Topic Overview

    09/29/08, Healthwise

    Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anal canal. This common problem can be painful, but it’s usually not serious.

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  • Hemorrhoids - What Happens

    09/29/08, Healthwise

    Hemorrhoids form when increased pressure on the pelvic veins causes veins in the anal canal to swell and gradually stretch out of shape. Pressure increases can be caused by rushing to complete a bowel movement, persistent diarrhea or cons

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  • Hiatal Hernia - Topic Overview

    03/24/08, Healthwise

    A hiatal hernia (say "hi-AY-tul HER-nee-uh") occurs when part of your stomach bulges upward out of your belly and into your chest cavity.

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