Ulcerative Colitis

What is Ulcerative Colitis? Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that results in chronic inflammation

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Polyps and Their Treatment

What Is a Colon Polyp? Polyps are benign growths (noncancerous tumors or neoplasms) involving the lining of the bowel. They

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GERD, Barrett’s Esophagus

Am I at Risk for Esophageal Cancer? There are two main types of esophageal cancer: squamous cell cancer and adenocarcinoma

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C)

What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Constipation (IBS-C)? Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common digestive disorder affecting 7-21% of

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea (IBS-D)

What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea (IBS-D)? Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder affecting 7-21% of

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Minor Rectal Bleeding

What are the possible causes of minor rectal bleeding? Hemorrhoids Anal fissures Proctitis (inflammation of the rectum) Polyps Colon or

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Diverticulosis

What is diverticulosis? Diverticulosis is a condition in which there are small pouches or pockets in the wall or lining

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Ulcer Diseases

Ulcers of the Stomach and Small Intestine An ulcer is essentially an open sore on the mucosal layer of the

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