Digestive Health: Prevention

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  • Neomycin

    02/13/04, Healthwise

    Neomycin may cause damage to the kidneys and/or nerves. Kidney function and drug levels in the blood may be monitored with blood tests during treatment. Tell your doctor if you experience decreased urination, hearing loss, ringing in the ears, feelin

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  • Gallstones - Prevention

    08/02/07, Healthwise

    There is no sure way to prevent gallstones. But you can reduce your risk of forming gallstones that can cause symptoms.

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  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Prevention

    05/23/08, Healthwise

    You cannot prevent irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). However, proper self-care may help minimize symptoms and perhaps extend the time between episodes. This includes quitting smoking, avoiding caffeine and foods that make symptoms worse

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  • Inguinal Hernia - Prevention

    05/16/07, Healthwise

    Most inguinal hernias cannot be prevented, especially in infants and children. Adults may be able to prevent a few hernias or prevent a hernia from recurring by following some of these suggestions:

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  • Celiac Disease - Prevention

    06/23/08, Healthwise

    Although celiac disease cannot be prevented, symptoms and damage to the small intestine can be reversed by maintaining a strict gluten-free diet. At first, you may also have to avoid milk and milk products. After you stop eati

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  • Hemorrhoids - Prevention

    09/29/08, Healthwise

    You can help prevent the irritating and painful symptoms of hemorrhoids.

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  • Peptic Ulcer Disease - Prevention

    01/07/08, Healthwise

    You can greatly reduce the chance that you will get a peptic ulcer if you:

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