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You should call your doctor if you have any of the following
symptoms:
Your heartburn persists and/or becomes more severe.
You have the sensation of food caught in your chest or
throat.
You have unusual or persistent abdominal pain.
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Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is a procedure that allows a physician to
obtain images and information about the digestive tract and the surrounding
tissue and organs. In the procedure of endoscopy, a long, flexible tube
that is inserted into the patient’s... |
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Our diets can contribute to digestive system difficulties. Many people eat
too much processed food and sugar, and not enough fiber, fruits, and vegetables.
Poor eating habits, such as eating too quickly or skipping meals, can also be
part of the problem... |
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About laparoscopic intestinal
surgery
If you need colorectal surgery, you might be a candidate for laparoscopic
intestinal surgery, a "minimally invasive" technique for treating colorectal
disorders. Laparoscopy has been used successfully to ... |
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Cigarette smoking causes a variety of life-threatening diseases, including
lung cancer, emphysema, and heart disease. An estimated 430,000 deaths each year
are directly caused by cigarette smoking. Smoking is responsible for changes in
all parts of the ... |
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Your digestive system is uniquely constructed to perform its specialized
function of turning food into the energy you need to survive and packaging the
residue for waste disposal. To help you understand how the many parts of the
digestive system work ... |
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