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Patient Guide to Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory bowel disease is a term used to describe a group of diseases in which the intestines
become inflamed (red and swollen). The inflammation could last a long time and can be worse during some
times and better during others. Two of the most common types of IBD are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative
colitis. There is no cure for IBD, but there are many treatment options to help relieve the symptoms of this disease.
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JULY, 2010 |
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Patient Guide to Probiotics
Probiotics are live microorganisms that contribute to patient health, including
gastrointestinal health. They not only aid in the digestion of food but
also are believed to prevent harmful microorganisms from flourishing.
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SEPTEMBER, 2009 |
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Patient Guide to Clostridium Difficile Infection
Clostridium difficile, or C. difficile, is a spore-forming bacterium that can be part of the normal intestinal flora in many children and some adults. It is
the major cause of pseudomembranous colitis and a cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea.
JULY, 2009 |
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Patient Guide to Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory bowel disease is a term used to describe a group of diseases in which the intestines become inflamed (red and swollen). The inflammation could last a long time and can be worse during some times and better during others.
SEPTEMBER, 2008 |
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Patient Guide to Getting the Most from Your Medications
Taking your medications as your doctor advises will help you maximize the benefits of treatment.
Your doctor selects your medications and recommends how to take them based on his or her
expertise and studies that have determined how they work best.
JUNE, 2008 |
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Patient Guide to Hepatitis C
Approximately 4 million Americans are infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV), but
most do not realize it. HCV is transmitted primarily through blood and can result in
chronic liver disease.
MAY, 2008 |
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Patient Guide to Dyspepsia
Dyspepsia is a common condition that many people experience at some point in their
life. The most common symptom of dyspepsia is upper abdominal discomfort, which
may feel like an ache, pressure, pain, or burning sensation in the upper middle part
of the abdomen.
JANUARY, 2008 |
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Patient Guide to Weight-Loss Surgery
People who are extremely overweight (obese) can suffer from many health problems
and a poor quality of life. Weight-loss surgery, also called bariatric surgery,
can be a treatment for those who have been unable to lose a substantial amount
of weight any other way.
NOVEMBER, 2007 |
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Patient Guide to Preparing for Colonoscopy
Preparing for colonoscopy involves cleaning your bowel completely so that your physician has a clear view during the exam. This process is very important because if everything has not been removed from your intestines, the procedure could take longer, there is a greater risk for complications, the physician may not be able to finish the colonoscopy properly, and you might have to do it all over again sooner than normal.
OCTOBER, 2007 |
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Patient Guide to Chronic Constipation
Chronic constipation is a complaint frequently seen in clinical practice. It is often mild and intermittent and the availability of nonprescription agents allows for much self-treatment.
OCTOBER, 2007 |
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Patient Guide to Clostridium difficile–Associated Disease
Clostridium difficile, or C. difficile, is a spore-forming bacterium that can be part of the normal intestinal flora in many children and some adults. It is the major cause of pseudomembranous colitis and a cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea.
OCTOBER, 2007 |
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Patient Guide to Hepatitis A and B
Hepatitis A is an acute infectious liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV) and is spread almost exclusively through fecal–oral contact. Cases of hepatitis A are commonly associated with poor personal hygiene and substandard sanitation.
OCTOBER, 2007 |
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Patient Guide to Colonoscopy
A colonoscopy is an internal examination of the colon (large intestine), using an instrument called a colonoscope. The colonoscope is a small camera attached to a flexible tube.
OCTOBER, 2007 |
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