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Conditions and Services A concerned dad holds a thermometer while his sick child rests on his lap on a white couch

How to treat diarrhea in children
Diarrhea is very common in children, especially those under the age of five. Viruses, including rotavirus and norovirus, account for the majority of cases.
Nebraska Medicine News Rendering of Farnam Health Center

Nebraska Medicine announces campus expansion with addition of Farnam Health Center
Nebraska Medicine is improving access to in-demand services with the construction of a new four-story health center on the southeast corner of 42nd and Farnam streets.
Conditions and Services Doctor feeling woman's throat

What is Barrett’s esophagus, and can it turn into esophageal cancer?
Barrett’s esophagus is a condition impacting the esophagus, the tube between the mouth and stomach.
Questions and Answers Man on phone in bathroom

You asked, we answered: What does blood in your stool mean?
Question: Is blood in your poop cause for concern? Answer from Nebraska Medicine gastroenterologist Jalpa Devi, MD, MBBS.
Questions and Answers Woman in red light therapy bed

You asked, we answered: Can red light therapy relieve gut issues?
Question: Does red light therapy help with gut issues? Answered by Nebraska Medicine nutrition therapist Morgan Brummels, MMN, RDN, LMNT, LD.
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You asked, we answered: How often should you poop?
Question: How often should you poop?
Conditions and Services Woman sitting on couch holding stomach

Why are more young people getting colon cancer?
Doctors across the country are seeing more patients in their 30s and 40s – and even some in their 20s – diagnosed with colon cancer.
Questions and Answers Woman looking at stomach in mirror

You asked, we answered: Will putting castor oil in your belly button relieve bloating?
Question: Will putting castor oil in my belly button reduce bloating? Answered by Nebraska Medicine nutrition therapist Morgan Brummels, MMN, RDN, LMNT, LD.
Conditions and Services Woman with abdominal pain sitting on couch

What are gallstones and how do I know if I have them?
If you experience chronic indigestion, pain in the upper right side of your abdomen, gas or bloating, gallstones may be to blame.
Events and Webinars Rishi Batra, MD and Peter Mannon, MD

May 15: Advancing Health | Talk: Living well with IBD
Meet specialists from the Frederick F. Paustian Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center as they discuss IBD, including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
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