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Constipation
Defines constipation and describes its development, diagnosis, and treatment. Also highlights some misconceptions about constipation.
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Diarrhea
Includes general information about diarrhea and the causes. Covers diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
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Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
Defines diverticulosis and diverticulitis and provides information about symptoms, causes, complications, and treatment.
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Fecal Incontinence
Explains the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and emotional considerations of fecal incontinence, commonly known as bowel control problems. This fact sheet includes information about eating, diet, and nutrition and reviews fecal incontinence in children.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Describes the causes, symptoms, tests to rule out more serious intestinal diseases, and lifestyle and medical approaches to symptom management.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Children
Defines irritable bowel syndrome. Describes diagnostic criteria and treatment, and offers guidelines for parents.
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What I need to know about Bowel Control (Easy-to-Read)
Defines bowel control problems, also called fecal incontinence, and describes how normal bowel control works. Discusses the causes, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment. Provides tips for talking with the doctor and ways to cope with bowel control problems.
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En Español
Lo que usted debe saber sobre el control intestinal (Lectura fácil)
Define los problemas de control intestinal, también llamados incontinencia fecal, y describe cómo funciona el control normal de los intestinos. Explica en detalle las causas, factores de riesgo, diagnóstico y tratamiento. Proporciona consejos sobre cómo hablar con el médico y maneras de sobrellevar los problemas de control intestinal.
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What I need to know about Diarrhea (Easy-to-Read)
Discusses the causes of diarrhea and the dangers of dehydration. Provides suggestions for easing the symptoms of diarrhea in adults and children. Offers strategies for avoiding traveler’s diarrhea.
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En Español
Lo que usted debe saber sobre la diarrhea (Lectura fácil)
Ofrece información sobre las causas de la diarrea y los riesgos de la deshidratación. Ofrece sugerencias para aliviar los síntomas de la diarrea en adultos y en niños. Presenta sugerencias para evitar la diajera del viajero.
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What I need to know about Diverticular Disease (Easy-to-Read)
Offers an overview of diverticular disease and explains the symptoms, causes, and treatment. Offers tips about how to reduce symptoms and complications through diet.
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En Español
Lo que usted debe saber sobre la enfermedad Diverticular (Lectura fácil)
Presenta información general acerca de la enfermedad diverticular y explica los síntomas, causas y tratamiento. Ofrece sugerencias en como disminuir los síntomas y las complicaciones mediante la dieta.
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What I need to know about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Easy-to-Read)
Defines irritable bowel syndrome, explains the causes and symptoms, and outlines available treatment options.
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