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Fever Fever — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this common sign of illness.
Gas and gas pains Gas and gas pains — Comprehensive overview covers causes, treatment, prevention of intestinal gas.
Diarrhea Diarrhea — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, complications, treatment of this unpleasant digestive condition.

Upper endoscopy Upper endoscopy — Overview covers definition, risks, results of GI diagnostic procedure
Capsule endoscopy Capsule endoscopy — Overview covers definition, risks, results of swallowing a pill camera.
MRI MRI — Overview covers definition, preparation, results of this diagnostic test.
X-ray X-ray — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this diagnostic test.
CT scan CT scan — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this imaging procedure.
Barium enema Barium enema — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this exam to detect colon disease.
Colonoscopy Colonoscopy — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this exam to detect colon disease.
Flexible sigmoidoscopy Flexible sigmoidoscopy — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this exam to detect colon disease.

Osteoporosis Osteoporosis — Comprehensive overview covers risk factors, treatment, prevention of this condition of weakened bones.
Kidney stones Kidney stones — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, risks, causes, treatment of this often intensely painful condition.
Canker sore Canker sore — Comprehensive overview covers causes, treatment and prevention of these painful mouth sores.
Anal fissure Anal fissure — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this often painful tear.
Intestinal obstruction Intestinal obstruction — Comprehensive overview covers causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this serious disorder.
Rectovaginal fistula Rectovaginal fistula — Comprehensive overview explains treatment of this complication due to childbirth, Crohn's disease, cancer or other causes.

Prednisone and other corticosteroids Prednisone and other corticosteroid pills, creams and injections can cause side effects.
Crohn's disease: Managing symptoms Learn how to manage symptoms of Crohn's disease with treatments, diets and lifestyle changes.

Aerobic exercise: Top 10 reasons to get physical Need inspiration to work out? Consider the top 10 benefits of aerobic exercise.
Over-the-counter laxatives for constipation: Use with caution Learn how over-the-counter laxatives relieve constipation and which are safe to use.
Quit smoking: Proven strategies to help you quit Quit smoking — Call on these strategies and resources to help you reach your smoke-free goal.

Acupuncture Acupuncture — Overview covers definition, risks, benefits of this alternative treatment.
Hypnosis Hypnosis — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this procedure.
Biofeedback: Using your mind to improve your health Biofeedback is a technique you can learn to control your body's responses, such as your heart rate. It can be helpful for a variety of health problems.

Support groups: Make connections, get help Support groups connect people facing similar challenges. Members share experiences and advice.

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