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Sarcoidosis is a disease that causes inflammation of the body tissues. This leads to small lumps called granulomas.

Fitness walking has something for almost everyone, even people who are already fit. Walking is one of the safest ways to condition your body aerobically. It can boost energy, help you lose weight, and reduce stress.

Your doctor may give you medicine to help control your ulcerative colitis. Learn more about these medicines.

Blood in your child's vomit or poop can be a sign of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. Many times, the cause of the bleeding isn't serious. But your child should always be seen by a doctor if GI bleeding happens. Read on to learn more.

An ulcer is a breakdown of tissue on the inside of the stomach or small intestine. This causes a sore to form. Learn more about what to do when your child has an ulcer in the stomach (gastric ulcer) or in the first part of the small intestine (duodenal ulcer).

This bowel operation may involve the small intestine, large intestine (colon), or rectum. This sheet tells you how to prepare for the surgery and what to expect during it. It also tells you how to help your child recover afterward.

A detailed look at what to know when your child has appendicitis, from symptoms and diagnosis to treatment and recovery.

Your child has had a procedure called an ileostomy. This surgery affects part of the colon (large intestine) and part of the last section of the ileum (small intestine). Parts of your child's colon and ileum were cut. Parts may have been removed. A small hole called a stoma is made in the abdominal wall and skin. During surgery, the intestine is attached to the skin to allow stool and mucus to pass out of the body. The stool and mucus drain into a holding bag. Below are guidelines for home care after an ileostomy. The doctor and nursing staff may give you other directions for your child.

In a child with Hirschsprung's disease, nerves are missing in the anus and rectum and in part or all of the colon. The part of the colon without nerves can't relax. So, stool can't leave the body.