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  • What I need to know about Constipation

    Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse — Defines constipation and includes steps for prevention, as well as a list of additional resources. Some people think they have constipation if they don't have a bowel movement every day. However, bowel habits are different for everyone. The foods ...More…

  • Lo que necesito saber sobre el Estreñimiento

    Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse — El estreñimiento, o constipación de vientre, significa que una persona tiene tres evacuaciones o menos en una semana. El excremento es duro y seco. A veces es doloroso expulsarlo. La persona puede sentirse "pesada" y llena. Algunas personas ...More…

  • Constipation in Children

    Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse — Constipation is a condition in which bowel movements occur less frequently than usual or stools tend to be hard, dry, and difficult and painful to pass. Constipation is common in children and is usually without long-term consequences; however, it ...More…

  • Who gets constipated?

    Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse — Includes a definition of constipation and information on how it develops, how it is diagnosed, and how it can be treated. Also provides details on misconceptions about constipation Constipation is defined as having a bowel movement fewer than ...More…

  • What I need to know about Hirschsprung Disease

    Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse — Defines and explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment of Hirschsprung disease. Includes a glossary of terms associated with the condition Hirschsprung (HURSH-sprung) disease, or HD, is a disease of the The large intestine is also sometimes ...More…

  • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

    Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse — Provides general information about flexible sigmoidoscopy. Describes the purpose of the test, how patients can prepare for it, and what patients can expect during and after the procedure. Home : Digestive Diseases A-Z List of Topics and Titles : ...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…

  • 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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