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Digestive Disorders Center

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Don't Drink the Water
If you're one of the 7 million people who visit a developing country each year, you may bring home an unwanted souvenir from your trip -- a case of traveler's diarrhea. Take a few precautions and don't let this common ailment ruin your adventures.

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Farewell to flatulence
Do probiotics really work?
How much do you know about stomach ulcers?

Digestive Disorders News
  People With GERD More Likely to Develop Asthma
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  Intestinal Gluten Receptor Is Gateway for Celiac Disease
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  Popular Antidepressants Linked to GI Bleeding
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  Scientists ID New Genes Tied to Crohn's Disease
  HealthDay
  New Vaccine May Account for Less Severe Rotavirus Season
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Did you know that the surface area of the small intestine is equal to that of a tennis court? Come visit our guide to the digestive tract to learn more about this amazing system of organs. Click here for our animated tour.


Gas, bloating, abdominal cramping: Do these signal run-of-the-mill constipation or a more complicated ailment? Find out more about what these common symptoms -- and others -- can mean.

Abdominal pain and symptoms chart
Flatulence
Heartburn


One in four Americans -- 60 million to 70 million -- are afflicted by disorders such as diarrhea, indigestion, and constipation. Find out exactly what you need to know about the problem that's bothering you.

Constipation
Diarrhea
Gallstones
Dyspepsia (Indigestion)
Irritable bowel syndrome
Ulcers
GERD


You've just come back from a relaxing vacation overseas and are ready to get back to work, but your intestines refuse to cooperate. It's possible that the cramping and diarrhea you feel are signs that you've picked up a parasite. Check out some of the less familiar abdominal diseases here:

Travelers' diarrhea
Celiac disease
Colorectal cancer
Crohn's disease
Pancreatitis
Ulcerative colitis


When it comes to digestive ailments, particularly those that are annoying or embarrassing, many of us are looking for a quick fix. But exercising, reducing stress, and overhauling our diets is often the best way to get rid of these problems for good.

Freeing yourself from digestive distress
Gut feelings: The mind-body connection
Gas? Indigestion? Stop smoking
Farewell to flatulence
Probiotics: Do they really work?

Instant Poll 

Q: Do You Trust Genetically Modified Foods?
    Yes, I don't think they're safe
    No, they're the same as other foods
    I don't pay attention
    I would, but I can't identify GM foods

See past polls

Cool Tools
Checklist: GERD
Animated Guide to the Digestive System
Quiz: What Do You Know About Constipation?
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Food Safety?
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Stomach Ulcers?
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Digestive Disorders A-Z
Abdominal Pain and Symptoms Chart
Adhesion
Amebiasis
Anal fissure
Animated Guide to the Digestive System
Appendicitis
Barium enema
Campylobacteriosis
Celiac Disease
Checklist: GERD
Cholangitis
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal polyps
Colostomy
Constipation FAQ
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhea
Digital Rectal Exam
Diverticulitis
Dysentery
Esophageal cancer
Farewell to Flatulence
First Person: Love Those Chips!
Food Poisoning: How to Avoid It
Freeing Yourself From Digestive Distress
GERD
Gallstones
Gastritis, Ulcers, and H. pylori
Gastroenteritis
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Giardia
Gut Feelings: The Mind-Body Connection
Heartburn: Symptoms and Treatment
Hernia FAQ
Indigestion (Dyspepsia)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Causes and Treatment
Lactose Intolerance FAQ
Nonalcoholic Cirrhosis
Pain Relievers and Intestinal Disorders
Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis
Probiotics
Proctitis
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Food Safety?
Quiz: What Do You Know About Constipation?
Rectal prolapse
Safe Ways to Prepare Fish
Sigmoidoscopy
Smoking and Digestive Problems
Special Report: Delusions of Parasitosis
Special Report: Fun Flatulence Facts
Special Report: Sushi Worms
Travelers' Diarrhea
Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcers
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Resources
-Useful Sites
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
Health World: Herbal Care for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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