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Cancers, Digestive System, Endocrine System

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The pancreas is a gland behind your stomach that produces insulin. Pancreatic cancer is hard to catch early. Find out about risk factors and symptoms.

Pancreatic Diseases

Digestive System, Endocrine System

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Pancreatic diseases include pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, and cystic fibrosis. The pancreas also plays a role in type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Pancreatitis

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Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. Pancreatitis can be acute or chronic. Learn about pancreatitis symptoms and treatment.

Peptic Ulcer

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Dull and burning stomach pain are common symptoms of a peptic ulcer. Read about tests that help detect stomach ulcers and get relief for your belly.

Peritoneal Disorders

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Your peritoneum lines your abdominal wall. Disorders of the peritoneum aren't common but include peritonitis, cancer and complications from dialysis.

Porphyria

Digestive System, Skin, Hair and Nails

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Porphyrias are a group of genetic disorders caused by problems with how your body makes a substance called heme. Read more about types and symptoms.

Rectal Disorders

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The rectum is the lower part of your large intestine. Common problems include hemorrhoids, abscesses, incontinence and cancer.

Reflux in Children

Children and Teenagers, Digestive System

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Kids can get reflux and GERD, which happen when stomach contents leak back up. Learn the difference between the two, and the symptoms and treatments.

Reflux in Infants

Children and Teenagers, Digestive System

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Many babies spit up, or have reflux, and some have the more serious GERD. Learn the difference between the two, and their symptoms and treatments.

Small Intestine Disorders

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Your small intestine connects your stomach to your large intestine (or colon). Find out about different diseases and disorders of the small intestine.

Steatotic Liver Disease

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