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Stomach contents moving back into the esophagus, causing heartburn and regurgitation. It is very common and usually manageable, and the symptoms overl...
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Stomach contents moving back into the esophagus, causing heartburn and regurgitation. Key takeaways Typical symptoms: burning behind the breastbone, w...
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An autoimmune condition in which gluten damages the lining of the small intestine. It is substantially underdiagnosed, and removing gluten before test...
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An autoimmune condition in which gluten damages the lining of the small intestine. Key takeaways Trigger: gluten, found in wheat, barley and rye Testi...
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A sensation of abdominal fullness or pressure, sometimes with visible distension. It is usually benign and dietary, and occasionally the first symptom...
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A sensation of abdominal fullness or pressure, sometimes with visible distension. Key takeaways Common causes: diet, constipation, IBS, swallowed air...
Continue Reading : Answers to the Common Questions on Bloating Passing loose or watery stools more frequently than is normal for you. Most episodes are short-lived infections, and the main risk in otherwise health...
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Passing loose or watery stools more frequently than is normal for you. Key takeaways Common cause: viral gastroenteritis, including norovirus Staying...
Continue Reading : A Q and A on Diarrhea Swollen blood vessels in and around the anus, sometimes called piles. They are very common and usually settle with simple measures, and the danger is...
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Swollen blood vessels in and around the anus, sometimes called piles. Key takeaways Typical symptoms: bright red bleeding on wiping, itching, discomfo...
Continue Reading : Your Questions About Hemorrhoids, Answered A reproducible adverse reaction to a food that does not involve the immune system. It is frequently confused with food allergy , which is a different...
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A reproducible adverse reaction to a food that does not involve the immune system. Key takeaways Not the same as allergy: intolerance does not involve...
Continue Reading : Answers to the Common Questions on Food Intolerance Live bacteria or yeasts taken with the intention of providing a health benefit. Effects are strain-specific and condition-specific, which makes most g...
Continue Reading : Probiotics: What to Do, in Order Live bacteria or yeasts taken with the intention of providing a health benefit. Key takeaways Effects: strain-specific; products are not interchangeab...
Continue Reading : Answers to the Common Questions on Probiotics Keeping the liver working, and recognizing the signs when it is not. Liver disease is largely symptomless until it is advanced, and two of its most co...
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