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How can I tell if I have a digestive issue?

Like everyone else, I sometimes have stomachaches or cramping, sometimes diarrhea. I've never really thought it was a problem, just that I ate something bad or that my stomach...
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What is stomach atrophy?

I've been to many doctors over the years about my digestive system, and they say I have stomach atrophy without giving a good explanation for it. What exactly is stomach atrophy?...
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Help, I'm struggling with ceoliac disease.

Hi there, I've only been diagnosed with ceoliac disease for the past two years. But at the moment I'm really struggling. I get the monthly prescription of gluten free, wheat...
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What percentage of biopsied polyps are cancerous?

I just had a colonoscopy, and the doctor performed a biopsy on a polyp he found. Now I'm waiting for the results. What percentage of colon polyps are cancerous?
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Can kids really get heartburn?

My daughter is 11 years old, and she was complaining of heartburn the other day--to the point where she was unable to eat. I think heartburn in an 11-year-old is a little abnormal....
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What causes stomach pain after eating?

Once I eat, I end up feeling sharp pains in my stomach and it sometimes gurgles. There has been no pain in my stool patterns, however, and I was diagnosed with gastritis. What...
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What causes chronic constipation?

I'm 42 years old, and I have been constipated for a week and half. I'm experiencing a lot of discomfort. What causes chronic or long-term constipation?
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Does heavy antibiotic-use damage the intestine?

I had to take several strong courses of antibiotics over the last 2 years, for various problems. Now I'm diagnosed with irritable bowel disorder. Is it possible that this is...
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What is diverticulitis?

I recently had a CT scan done for some digestive troubles I was having, and the doctors said that I could have diverticulitis. What exactly does it mean to have diverticulitis?...
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What is intestinal metaplasia?

I've been getting severe stomach pain and my digestive issues only got worse. My doctors did a biopsy and it showed that I had a intestinal metaplasia. I never heard of this....
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Are there different types of hemorrhoids?

I'm only 22, but I'm pretty sure I have hemorrhoids because for the past several days I've been dealing with rectal pain. Are there several different type of hemorrhoids?
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Should I be concerned about random attacks of severe pain under ribs?

Over the past three years I've had occasional attacks of severe pain under my rib cage. I can't stand up straight and have to lie down with my knees up. Don't think it's gallbladder...
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How effective are colonoscopies in finding tumors?

I'm a 40-year-old male, and I am scheduled to have my first colonoscopy next week. I need it because there's a history of colorectal cancer within my family. Are colonoscopies...
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What is celiac disease?

I don't feel so good after I eat any large meal of wheat. Mainly nausea and diarrhea. Could this mean that I have celiac disease? What exactly is this disorder?
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Does Crohn's disease require surgery?

I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease when I was a kid, and I'm still trying to manage it. Is it possible that I would need to have surgery in the future?
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Do gallbladder polyps have any symptoms?

I had pain in my side, but this was the only symptom I was experiencing. The doctor said I had gallbladder polyps after some tests. Do gallbladder polyps have any other symptoms?...
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Is gluten the cause of my stomach pain?

I'm 28, and lately I don't feel good whenever I eat wheat. I usually feel nauseous right after, and sometimes I vomit. Not all the time. Should I get evaluated for celiac?...
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What do colonoscopies show my doctor?

I'm 32, and I need to have a colonoscopy next week. Will a colonoscopy show my doctor if I have cancer? What do they look for, usually?
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Are gallbladder polyps common?

I had an ultrasound because my physician suspected that I had gallstones. We found gallbladder polyps instead. What is a gallbladder polyp and how common are they?
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Can drinking more water help with my indigestion?

Whenever I eat spicy food, I get indigestion after I eat spicy food. Can drinking more water help with my indigestion?
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