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What causes irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) – also known as spastic colon, spastic colitis, mucous colitis... Full Answer12/31/1969
How is constipation treated?
There are a number of ways to treat constipation. First, try drinking more water and increase your... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is constipation?
Constipation is a condition characterized by infrequent stools or difficulty with stool... Full Answer12/31/1969
When should I call my doctor if I have constipation?
Sudden constipation with abdominal cramps and an inability to pass gas or stool can indicate an... Full Answer12/31/1969
Should I talk to my doctor about my GI bleeding symptoms?
All GI bleeding should be discussed with a physician, particularly a gastroenterologist. Bleeding... Full Answer12/31/1969
Is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) serious?
Irritable bowel syndrome should be considered a serious condition, and unfortunately many providers... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is a polypectomy?
Polypectomy is the removal of an abnormal growth (polyp) in the GI tract. Polyps can occur in many... Full Answer12/31/1969
What causes gastroparesis?
Gastroparesis is the delayed emptying of food from the stomach into the small intestines.... Full Answer12/31/1969
What medications treat heartburn?
Three types of medications are approved for symptoms of heartburn – antacids, H2-blockers and... Full Answer12/31/1969
What factors can increase gas?
A variety of factors increase the production of gas throughout the GI tract, including diet,... Full Answer12/31/1969
Why should I be screened for colorectal (colon) cancer?
The average risk for the development of colon cancer is approximately 6%, or 1 out of 16 people.... Full Answer12/31/1969
Why does removing colon polyps prevent colon cancer?
There are many types of colon polyps, although the polyps you commonly hear about are called... Full Answer12/31/1969
Can regular screening help prevent colorectal cancer?
Screening patients for colorectal cancer definitely saves lives, as colon cancer is the second... Full Answer12/31/1969
What causes hemorrhoids?
Each of us has blood vessels that run along the edges of our anal canal called the hemorrhoidal... Full Answer12/31/1969
Should I follow a special diet if I have diverticulosis?
Following a special diet won’t reverse the presence of diverticulosis, but many theorize that... Full Answer12/31/1969
