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An estimated 62 million Americans are diagnosed with digestive disorders every year. Some digestive diseases are sudden and self-limiting; others can be chronic, debilitating, and even life-threatening. Digestive Diseases and Disorders Sourcebook provides basic information for the layperson about common disorders of the upper and lower digestive tract. It also includes information about medications and recommendations for maintaining a healthy digestive tract. A glossary of important terms and a directory of digestive diseases organizations are also provided. ... Read more

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Blending consumer information and statistics with the latest research ondiseases and disorders, Karen Bellenir edits Digestive Diseases AndDisorders Sourcebook providing basic details about common digestivedisorders, medications and digestive health. ... Read more

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Digestive system disorders run the gamut from IBS and Crohn's to chronic gas, unexplained diarrhea, or indigestion. Because the system is so complex, and influenced by everything from food and environment to anxiety, understanding the cause of digestive system disorders is exceptionally difficult. By keeping an accurate journal you can greatly simplify the process of tracking down your stressors. This journal provides daily forms with plenty of room for your notes. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on December 1, 2005. The length of the article is 497 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Pelvic floor dysfunction may mimic IBS.(Digestive Disorders)(irritable bowel syndrome )
Author: Timothy F. Kirn
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 1, 2005
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 35Issue: 23Page: 55(1)

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on September 15, 2004. The length of the article is 667 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Proton pump inhibitor helps GERD/sleep issues.(Digestive Disorders)
Author: Nicholas Mulcahy
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 15, 2004
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 34Issue: 18Page: 39(1)

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on January 1, 2005. The length of the article is 509 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Patency capsule screens for strictures in small bowel.(Digestive Disorders)
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2005
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 35Issue: 1Page: 44(1)

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on January 1, 2005. The length of the article is 622 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Infliximab safe in Crohn's with strictures, stenosis.(Digestive Disorders)
Author: Sharon Worcester
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2005
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 35Issue: 1Page: 50(1)

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on January 1, 2005. The length of the article is 3616 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Esomeprazole no better than placebo for reflux laryngitis.(Digestive Disorder)
Author: Doug Brunk
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2005
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 35Issue: 1Page: 51(1)

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Title: A Descriptive, Diagnostic and Practical Essay on Disorders of the Digestive Organs and General Health, and Particularly of Their Numerous Forms and Complications, Contrasted With Some Acute and Insidious Diseases; Being an Attempt to Prosecute the Views of Dr. Hamilton and Mr. Abernethy, and a Second Edition of the Essay on the Mimoses, With AdditionsPublisher: Keene, N.H., J. PrentissPublication date: 1823Subjects: Digestive organs -- DiseasesNotes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be numerous typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes.When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on February 15, 2005. The length of the article is 587 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Reflux assessment may guide GERD treatment.(Digestive Disorders)(gastroesophageal reflux disease)
Author: Jeff Evans
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 15, 2005
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 35Issue: 4Page: 64(1)

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on January 1, 2005. The length of the article is 607 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Colonoscopy may be best for screening women.(Digestive Disorders)
Author: Jeff Evans
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2005
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 35Issue: 1Page: 49(1)

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on August 1, 2005. The length of the article is 636 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Test for hepatitis A in likely candidates only.(Digestive Disorders)
Author: Miriam E. Tucker
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 1, 2005
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 35Issue: 15Page: 61(1)

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