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Digestive Disorders
Healthline — Disorders that affect one or more of the organs and glands that make up the digestive system. The digestive system consists of organs-the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and small and large intestines-and glands-salivary glands, liver, gall bladder, ...More…
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The peritoneum
NHS Direct — Peritonitis is inflammation of the peritoneum due to a bacterial or fungal infection. The most common symptom of peritonitis is severe abdominal pain. The peritoneum is a thin membrane (covering) that lines the inside of the abdomen and surrounds ...More…
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Home hygiene
NHS Direct — Information on Norovirus from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful resources Find out what norovirus is, how to reduce your risk of getting it and what to do if you have ...More…
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Bulk-forming laxatives
NHS Direct — Information on Laxatives from NHS Choices including why, when and how they should be used and with links to other useful resources Laxatives are a type of medicine that can help you to empty your bowels if you are having trouble going to the ...More…
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Lactose intolerance
NHS Direct — Lactose is a natural sugar found in milk. It is also known as milk sugar. As well as being a good source of energy, lactose helps the body to absorb a number of minerals, such as calcium and magnesium. In order for lactose to work effectively, it ...More…
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Irritable-bowel-syndrome
NHS Direct — Information on Irritable bowel syndrome from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful resources Suffering from IBS for more than 20 years, Ansar Ahmed Ullah is finally learning to live ...More…
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The digestive system
NHS Direct — Information on Ileostomy from NHS Choices including why, when and how it should be performed and with links to other useful resources An temporary ileostomy is sometimes required by people undergoing surgery for Crohn's disease. An expert ...More…
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Hernia-hiatus
NHS Direct — Information on Hernia, hiatus from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful resources A hiatus hernia is most commonly diagnosed by doing an endoscopy. In this video, a surgeon explains ...More…
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How common is GORD?
NHS Direct — Information on Heartburn from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful resources GORD is a common condition, and it is one of the most frequent causes of indigestion and heartburn. It ...More…
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Gallstones
NHS Direct — Information on Gallstones from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful resources Gallstones are the most common cause of emergency hospital admission for people with abdominal pain The ...More…
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Flatulence
NHS Direct — Information on Flatulence from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful resources This video explains the causes of flatulence (farting) and why certain foods give you gas. Wind is ...More…
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Types of dysentery
NHS Direct — Information on Dysentery from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful resources Dysentery is an infection of the intestines that causes diarrhoea and stomach cramps. It is most ...More…