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Crohn’s Disease Signs and Symptoms (& Why They Occur), and Complications & Deficiencies
Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that can involve inflammation anywhere in the gastrointestinal tract (anywhere from mouth to perianal region). Due to it being a chronic inflammatory state, Crohn’s disease can lead...
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Microcytic Anemia & Causes (Iron Deficiency, Thalassemia, Anemia of Chronic Disease, Lead Poisoning)
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Ogilvie Syndrome | Pseudo-Obstruction of the Large Intestine: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
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Endometrial Cancer Signs & Symptoms (& Why They Occur)
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Small Bowel Obstruction (SBO) | Risk Factors, Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Small Bowel Obstruction (SBO) | Risk Factors, Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Small bowel obstructions (SBO) are mechanical blockages or occlusions of the small intestine. They can occur due to the small intestine twisting...
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Signs & Symptoms (& Why They Occur)
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Signs & Symptoms (& Why They Occur) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a condition involving inflammation of pelvic structures, including the endometrium, fallopian tubes and ovaries. PID can be caused...
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Weird Symptoms of Tapeworm Infection (Skin, Psychological, Neurological)
Weird Symptoms of Tapeworm Infection (Skin, Psychological, Neurological) Tapeworms are parasites that infect the gastrointestinal tract in humans. Many species infect humans, with each species causing many similar symptoms, but also many...
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Tropical Sprue | Causes, Pathogenesis, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Tropical Sprue | Causes, Pathogenesis, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Tropical Sprue is a gastrointestinal condition of unknown etiology (although likely infectious in nature). It involves malabsorption of nutrients (particularly...
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Signs & Symptoms | Reasons for Why Symptoms Occur
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Signs & Symptoms | Reasons for Why Symptoms Occur Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a relatively common gastrointestinal condition that affects a wide variety of individuals, often with an onset in early...
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Weird Symptoms of Diverticulitis | Atypical Clinical Features of Diverticulitis
Weird Symptoms of Diverticulitis | Atypical Clinical Features of Diverticulitis Diverticulitis is a gastrointestinal condition involving inflammation of diverticula, which are bulges in the large intestinal wall due to weakness of the...
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3 Parasitic Infections From Fish (Diphyllobothriasis, Clonorchiasis, Anisakiasis)
3 Parasitic Infections From Fish (Diphyllobothriasis, Clonorchiasis, Anisakiasis) Many fish species act as intermediate hosts for a variety of parasite species. In the event that a human ingests contaminated uncooked or undercooked fish,...
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Ulcerative Colitis Signs and Symptoms (& Why They Occur), and Complications
Ulcerative Colitis Signs and Symptoms (& Why They Occur), and Complications Ulcerative Colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that involves inflammation in the large intestine (colon). Due to it being a chronic inflammatory...
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Constipation | Approach to Causes, Associated Conditions & Symptoms, Treatments
Constipation | Approach to Causes, Associated Conditions & Symptoms, Treatments Constipation is a very common gastrointestinal complaint that involves decreased frequency of bowel movements and/or increased consistency of stool. In this...
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Diverticulitis Signs & Symptoms (And Why They Occur)
Diverticulitis is a gastrointestinal condition involving inflammation of diverticula, which are outpouchings or “bulges” in the large intestine that are caused by weak large intestine walls. The diverticula can form more commonly in...
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Appendicitis Signs & Symptoms | & Why They Occur
Appendicitis Signs & Symptoms | & Why They Occur Appendicitis is a condition involving inflammation of the appendix. Appendicitis occurs due to blockage of the appendiceal lumen, which leads to bacterial overgrowth or proliferation...
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Candidal (Yeast) Infections Overview | Oral Thrush, Vaginal, Intertrigo, Esophageal Candidiasis
Candidal (Yeast) Infections Overview | Oral Thrush, Vaginal, Intertrigo, Esophageal Candidiasis Yeast (Candidal) infections are a group of infections caused by fungi of the genus Candida. They are often opportunistic infections,...
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Celiac Disease Signs & Symptoms | Nutrient Deficiencies & Why Symptoms Happen
Celiac Disease Signs & Symptoms | Nutrient Deficiencies & Why Symptoms Happen Celiac disease is an autoimmune gastrointestinal disorder that causes damage/destruction/injury to the gastrointestinal mucosa, leading to issues with...
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USA: WASHINGTON: SURVEY FINDS NO EVIDENCE OF A GULF WAR SYNDROME
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In a large-scale survey made public on Tuesday, the Pentagon says it has found no evidence of a Gulf War Syndrome.
Many veterans of the Gulf War say they suffer from a mystery ailment, possibly a parasite or chemical war...