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03/10/2025
What is Celiac Disease? Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that attacks and damages the small intestine. When gluten (a protein found in wheat, rye and barley) enters the system, an immune response occurs, damaging the villi, tiny fingerlike projections that line the small intestine. Villi promote nutrient absorption and when they are compromised, malnourishment can occur and lead to additional serious health problems. Symptoms of Celiac Disease Symptoms of celiac disease vary from person to perso...
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03/10/2025
Statistics show that more than half of U.S. residents older than 60 will develop a diverticular disease. This occurs when small pouches form in the colon. These pouches can become inflamed or infected, leading to symptoms that include cramps, bloating, constipation, rectal bleeding, nausea, chills and fever. Diverticular disease includes: Diverticulosis – The development of pouches (called diverticula) in the colon. Diverticulitis – Occurs when the pouches in the colon become infected. Diverticular blee...
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03/10/2025
The gallbladder stores bile, which is pushed into the small intestines through ducts to help aid digestion. Sometimes the bile becomes crystallized and forms gallstones, varying in size from a tiny speck to the size of a golf ball. Gallstones can cause inflammation, nausea and pain, and can lead to an infection of the gallbladder called cholecystitis. The most common symptoms of gallstones include: Abdominal bloating Sudden, increasing pain in the right upper area of the abdomen Pain between the shoulde...
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03/10/2025
Nearly all of us have experienced heartburn on an occasional basis, but if you are feeling the burn more than twice a week, you could have gastroesophageal reflux disease, one of the most common gastrointestinal diseases. Acid reflux is the underlying problem — muscles in the stomach, esophagus and diaphragm relax, allowing acid to flow back up the esophagus from the stomach, and heartburn is the symptom felt as a result of reflux. The tell-tale burning sensation occurs because, unlike the stomach, the ...
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03/10/2025
Inflammatory bowel disease encompasses conditions that cause inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. While Crohn’s disease is most commonly found in the small intestine near the beginning of the large intestine, it can occur in any portion of the GI tract, including the mouth. The damage to the GI tract caused by inflammation can be patchy and interspersed with healthy tissue. Ulcerative colitis occurs in the large intestine and the rectum, with area...
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03/10/2025
Irritable bowel syndrome, also known as IBS, affects the large intestine. A person with IBS can notice mucus in the stool, repeated changes in bowel movements (diarrhea or constipation), and a constant abdominal discomfort. While IBS is a common condition, there are no specific causes for IBS, and it is known to occur more often in women. If you believe you may be suffering with IBS, it is important to have an examination to rule out any other causes of symptoms and figure out the best way to manage it....
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06/23/2023
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06/23/2023
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11/20/2020
The fastest, most efficient way to obtain a prescription refill is to contact your pharmacy directly . You can find the pharmacy's phone number and other pertinent information about the prescription on its existing packaging. The pharmacy will notify you if there is a problem with the refill request or if they cannot accommodate the request without an office visit with your physician. Be sure to plan ahead. Please allow 48 hours for prescription refills. Please Note: Pain medications cannot be refilled ...
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03/02/2020
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