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Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction
Your bile and pancreative juices flow through a duct that is opened and closed by a valve called the sphincter of Oddi. If this valve goes into spasm, you end up with severe belly pain.
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What Is a Gluten-Free Diet?
Many people are reducing or eliminating their dietary intake of gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and some other grains. But only those who have celiac disease need to completely stop eating gluten.
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Annular Pancreas
The term annular pancreas means that a ring of excess pancreatic tissue encases the first part of your small intestine. Your pancreas can still function, but the excess tissue can cause a number of symptoms. Read on to learn more.
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Bacterial Gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis is when the stomach and intestines become inflamed. When it's caused by a type of bacteria, it’s called bacterial gastroenteritis.
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Metastatic Brain Tumors
Sometimes brain tumors start in the lung, breast, skin, kidney, or other body parts and spread to the brain. These are called secondary or metastatic brain tumors.
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Fecal Incontinence
Fecal incontinence means that you are not able to hold your bowel movements (feces or stool) within your rectum until you get to a toilet. Read on to learn more about this condition, from diagnosis to treatment and complications.
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Gallstone Pancreatitis
Gallstone pancreatitis occurs when a gallstone blocks your pancreatic duct, causing inflammation and pain in your pancreas. Read on to learn more.
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Mallory-Weiss Tear
A Mallory-Weiss tear is a tear of the tissue of your lower esophagus. Learn more about this condition, including cause, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
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The Digestive Process: The Liver and Its Many Functions
The liver is the largest organ in your body. At about 3 pounds and about the size of a football, it performs many functions essential for good health and a long life.
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