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- Bowel sounds, hyperactive (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
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- Breath with fecal odor (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
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- Constipation (A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)
- Bowel sounds, hyperactive (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
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- Breath with fecal odor (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
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- Constipation (The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
- Constipation (Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
- Chronic constipation (Handbook of Diseases)
- Bowel sounds, hyperactive (Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series)
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- Bowel sounds, hyperactive (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
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- Breath with fecal odor (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
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- Constipation (The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics)
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Some people undergoing chemotherapy experience diarrhea. When the diarrhea is severe, doctors are sometimes forced to cut back on the cancer treatment. Listen to the story of a patient whose problem is under control with a medication that can be effective against severe cases of chemotherapy-induced diarrhea.
The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) has been working on behalf of people with inflammatory bowel disease for decades. One of their latest efforts is working to get Congress to pass the "IBD Act". Learn what this act would mean to people living with IBD.
The kitchen is where problems sometimes start and where solutions are often found for people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). For the latest on food, nutrition and IBD, join host Bettina Gregory and two guests who share nutrition tips and special recipes for people with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Few diseases generate as many misconceptions as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Listen to host Bettina Gregory and two gastroenterologists get down to the basics of Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Meals can pose big challenges to people living with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. They can be challenging enough at home. But what about when eating out? For real-world tips on controlling diet when eating at restaurants and in other people's homes, watch this webcast sponsored exclusively by the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America.
Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis -- together known as Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or IBD -- affect as many as a million Americans. Just what are these conditions? What are their causes? How are they treated? For answers to these questions and more, watch this special Webcast brought to you exclusively by the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America.
Many people suffer from digestive problems that don't go away. Sometimes the problem is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). This syndrome is marked by abdominal discomfort, bloating, diarrhea, constipation or alternating diarrhea and constipation. Although doctors don't know exactly what causes IBS, they have learned a great deal about the wide range of symptoms experienced by people with IBS.
Pain and bowel irregularities caused by irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can make a marked impact on day-to-day living. Abdominal discomfort, bloating, diarrhea, constipation or alternating diarrhea and constipation, can be debilitating. Learn what IBS experts say are the many treatments that can make all the difference in the quality of life of the 40 million people living with this very common intestinal disorder.
It's inevitable that at some point in your child's life he or she will suffer vomiting and diarrhea. Most often they are nothing to get worried about, but occasionally they can be a sign of something more serious. Our panel of experts will discuss the many factors that can cause diarrhea and vomiting, and what you should do when it happens.
Treating constipation starts with lifestyle changes and laxatives. But when they are not enough, a brand new approach that regulates the transmission of nerve signals in the gut might help.
Lifestyle changes, including increased fiber intake, drinking more water, and exercise, have proven value in reducing constipation in people who have no digestive disorders. However, these lifestyle changes lead to improvement in only five percent of people who have chronic constipation.
As anyone who has experienced it can tell you, constipation can be an uncomfortable and even painful condition. Many people experience it at one time or another and most of the time it goes away on its own. But what causes it in the first place? Join our panel of gastroenterologists as they discuss the causes of constipation and helpful ways to avoid it.
Constant trips to the bathroom, burning, discomfort, we've all experienced diarrhea at one time or another. But why does it occur? Some say it's just the intestine's natural way to clean house. But in some cases diarrhea could mean something more serious. When should it become a health concern? Join our panel of specialists as they discuss diarrhea and its causes.
Diagnosing irritable bowel syndrome today is often simpler than it has been in the past. Doctors used to focus on ruling out other diseases and conditions. Now, doctors turn most of their attention to a patient's symptoms. This change in approach can lead to a speedy diagnosis and quick start of therapy.
When you are an avid runner, constipation, bloating and abdominal pain can cramp your pace. Listen to one person describe how she fought off embarrassment and finally went to see a doctor.
People with inflammatory bowel disease often face surgery. New techniques can speed recovery and reduce post-operative discomfort. Meet an 18-year-old woman with ulcerative colitis, and follow along as she makes the decision to undergo laparoscopic surgery.
A tiny camera called laparoscope can be used to peek inside the body and diagnose disease. Learn how this minimally invasive technique is now being used for intestinal surgery.