Blood in Urine (Hematuria)

Blood in your urine -- your doctor might call it hematuria -- usually isn’t a cause for major alarm. Your doctor might order blood tests to look fo...

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Blood in Stool

A condition in which fragile, abnormal blood vessels lead to bleeding. While blood in stool can signal a serious problem, it doesn't always. Many p...

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Types of Probiotics

Probiotics are sometimes called 'good bacteria.' They’re live bacteria and yeasts help with digestion. Good bacteria in probiotics combats the bad ...

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Ascites

Ascites is the buildup of fluid in your belly, often due to severe liver disease. If they think you have ascites, the doctor will use a needle to r...

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Anal Fissure Symptoms

But sometimes, medical treatment is the only way to heal this painful condition. An anal fissure is usually a short-term (or acute) problem, with s...

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Inherited Liver Diseases

The two most common inherited liver diseases are hemochromatosis and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. Whenever hemochromatosis is suspected, a blood...

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Cirrhosis and Your Liver

If your doctor tells you that you have cirrhosis, it means you have a condition that causes scar tissue to gradually replace your healthy liver cel...

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