Understanding Constipation

Some children become constipated when they start school or other activities, because they are embarrassed to ask permission to use the toilet. Todd...

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Encopresis

A constipated child might pass a bowel movement every third day or less often. This may have happened long before the encopresis starts, and the ch...

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What are Probiotics?

Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are good for you, especially your digestive system. The FDA regulates probiotics like foods, not like ...

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Treatment for Diarrhea

The best way for your doctor to figure out what's causing your diarrhea is to get some information from you. Your doctor might recommend a sports d...

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Fiber and Digestion Problems

Fiber also absorbs water, softening stools so that they pass more easily. Fiber also helps bulk up the contents of the large intestines, binding in...

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What is Portal Hypertension?

Other causes of portal hypertension include blood clots in the portal vein, blockages of the veins that carry the blood from the liver to the heart...

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Hemorrhoids Treatment

Hemorrhoids often get better without surgery or even procedures your doctor can do in the office. For large internal hemorrhoids or extremely uncom...

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Hemorrhoids

If the symptoms don’t go away in a week or if you have bleeding, see your doctor to make sure you don’t have a more serious condition. People who s...

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