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Abdominal Pain

Stomach aches can be painful. Find out what might be the cause of your abdominal pain.
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Adhesions

Abdominal surgery is the main cause of adhesions but not the only one. Learn about the signs, symptoms, and causes this type of scar tissue.
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Anal Cancer

Anal cancer is rare. HPV is one of the most common causes. Find out more about anal cancer symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Anal Disorders

Anal disorders include hemorrhoids, fistulas, and abscesses. Learn about which anal conditions are minor and those that are more serious.
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Appendicitis

You don't have to be young to have appendicitis. Learn to identify signs, symptoms and more about this painful and serious condition.
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Bile Duct Cancer

Bile duct cancer can be caused by liver diseases or colitis. Learn about bile duct cancer tests, diagnosis, treatment, and survival rates.
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Bile Duct Diseases

Infections, gallstones, and cancer can result in bile duct problems. Discover the types, causes, symptoms, and treatment of bile duct diseases.
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Bowel Incontinence

Learn about causes, treatment, and control of bowel incontinence. This condition is also called fecal incontinence.
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Bowel Movement

Bowel movements have many names but it's all the same. Everyone has BMs. Some are normal and some are irregular. Learn more.
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C. diff Infections

C. diff or C. difficile is a bacterium that causes diarrhea. You are more likely to get C. diff if you take antibiotics or are an older adult.
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Celiac Disease

Coping with celiac disease can be challenging. Learn about gluten-free diets, signs and symptoms, tests, and more.
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Cirrhosis

Cirrhosis is caused when scar tissue replaces healthy tissue in the liver because of chronic injury. Learn how cirrhosis is diagnosed and treated.
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