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  • Hiatal Hernia

    National Library of Medicine — The primary NIH organization for research on Hiatal Hernia is the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases A hiatal hernia is a condition in which the upper part of the stomach bulges through an opening in the diaphragm. ...More…

  • Inguinal Hernia

    Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse — Describes the types of inguinal hernia, as well as causes, symptoms, surgical treatment, and potential complications. What are "incarcerated" and "strangulated" inguinal hernias? An inguinal hernia is a condition in which intra ...More…

  • What is GERD?

    Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse — Defines gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Describes causes, symptoms, and treatment-including surgery-for GERD. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a more serious form of gastroesophageal reflux ...More…

  • Your Digestive System and How It Works

    Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse — Provides general information about the organs of the digestive system, the digestive process, and the absorption of nutrients. Includes a list of additional readings. Also available in Spanish (DD-201). Home : Digestive Diseases A-Z List of ...More…

  • El aparato digestivo y su funcionamiento

    Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse — Esta es la versión en español de Your Digestive System and How it Works. Proporciona información general sobre los órganos del aparato digestivo, el proceso de digestión y la absorción de nutrientes. Incluye un listado de lecturas adicionales. El ...More…

  • Directory of Digestive Diseases Organizations for Patients

    Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse — Directory of Digestive Diseases Organizations for Professionals Home : Resources : Directory of Digestive Diseases Organizations for Patients This directory lists voluntary and private organizations involved in digestive diseases-related ...More…

  • Digestive Diseases Dictionary

    Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse — Some terms listed have many meanings; only those meanings that relate to digestion or digestive diseases are included. Words that appear in Information in this dictionary is not a substitute for a visit to your doctor. Talk with a health ...More…


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