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- DIARRHEA, ACUTE (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
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- Diarrhea – Chronic, No Blood or Weight Loss (In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
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- DIARRHEA (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- Diarrhea (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Diarrhea (A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)
- Amebiasis (Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
- Diarrhea (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Diarrhea (The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
- Acute Diarrhea (Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
- Chronic Diarrhea (Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
- Diarrhea (Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series)
- Diarrhea (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
- Diarrhea (The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics)
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Surgery is often necessary when patients are diagnosed with carcinoid cancer. But symptoms, such as severe diarrhea, often continue. Listen to the story of a patient.
People with Crohn's and colitis can become malnourished because they can't absorb certain nutrients. Listen to experts discuss the complex topic of food nutritional problems in people with IBD.
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.
Some people with vague digestive symptoms needlessly suffer in silence believing there is no treatment. Abdominal discomfort, bloating, and either diarrhea, constipation or a combination of both, can be a sign of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Recent advances in the treatment of IBS make seeing a doctor the first step toward relief. Learn the many medical strategies used to treat this common intestinal disorder.
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.
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.
Diarrhea in people with HIV may be caused by the disease itself, complications of the disease, or a side effect of treatment. Experts describe the range of therapies available to control this potentially life-threatening condition.
The benefits of HIV treatments often come with side effects, some of them strong enough to keep people from taking their medications. Join Drs. Richard Elion and Brian Boyle as they discuss some of the side effects that HIV patients may encounter, and offer their advice on how to cope with them successfully.
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.
Diarrhea usually goes away on its own, but in some cases medication and other forms of treatment are necessary. What are the options? Join our panel of gastroenterologists as they discuss the various treatments for diarrhea.
Carcinoid disease is sometimes called "cancer in slow motion" because it can lurk in the body for decades. Learn how carcinoid tumors are different from more common cancers.
Diarrhea is a well-known side-effect of certain chemotherapies, and while for some patients it's a minor nuisance, for others it may become a life-threatening problem. Fortunately, diarrhea can be controlled with conventional treatments as well as newer hormonal drugs, so it's important for patients to let their doctors know about the problem right away. Tune in as experts discuss the options.
Drugs that mimic hormones are proving effective in treating chemotherapy-induced diarrhea. Listen in as cancer specialists explain how hormonal therapy may be able to help cancer patients experiencing diarrhea stick with their chemotherapy program.
Radiation therapy can be combined with chemotherapy for a one-two punch to the gastrointestinal tract. Listen to the story of a man who was able to return to work after bringing the side effects of cancer therapy under control.
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.
While dehydration is a common concern for runners, especially during a marathon, experts now say that too much water can be worse. Learn the right way to stay hydrated.
Turning red at a party can mean you've had one drink too many. But flushing is sometimes a sign of carcinoid disease. Learn about these slow-growing, often-overlooked cancers.
Irene used to get red-faced at parties. But it wasn't until her doctor made the connection between her irregular periods and her flushing that she learned she had carcinoid syndrome.
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.