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IBS or IBD: what's the difference?
If you’ve ever experienced gut issues, you know how frustrating it can be. You may try a variety of things to feel better, but if the discomfort continues, you may worry about what’s really going on.
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6 tips for dealing with IBD flare-ups
While you may not be able to prevent flare-ups completely, there are some proactive things you can do to cope.
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11 common IBD symptoms and how to manage them
Receiving an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) diagnosis and dealing with ongoing symptoms can be overwhelming.
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Gut parasite cleanses like ParaGuard: The good, the bad and the ugly
Do you need to deworm twice a year? Or could a parasite cleanse cause more harm than good?
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6 types of irritable bowel syndrome trigger foods
More than 1 in 10 Americans have irritable bowel syndrome or IBS. Diet can have a huge effect on IBS symptoms, and everyone has different food triggers. Some
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4.5 reasons every 45-year-old and up needs a colonoscopy
Healthy adults should now get their first screening colonoscopy at age 45. That’s a change from the previous recommendation of 50. Why?
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What does healthy poop look like?
We all do it. See what health signals your poop might be sending you with this simple infographic.
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In the right place at the right time
By lunchtime, Matt’s stomach had started to feel uneasy. After dinner, the nausea grew worse. His abdominal area became extremely painful to the touch.
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From Saudi Arabia to Omaha: How Nebraska Medicine cares for international patients
In her homeland of Saudi Arabia, Mona Al Marzouq was running out of options. She had spent nearly two years inside hospital walls.
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You asked, we answered: Should I take fiber supplements for constipation relief?
Question: I am 75 years old and have other health issues, but I want to know: Can I use a powdered supplement to stay regular Answer from internist Brandon Miller, MD.
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