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Diarrhea
Alternate Names : Frequent Bowel Movements, Loose Bowel Movements, Stools - Watery
Today's Top News Stories | • | 79 Million Americans Struggle to Pay Medical Bills - Aug 20, 2008, 09:00
New numbers show the problem is getting worse, not better, even for middle class. | • | Compression Stockings Often Incorrectly Used - Aug 20, 2008, 09:00
29% of patients had problems with size of devices used to prevent deep vein clots, study finds. | • | Arsenic in Drinking Water Raises Diabetes Risk - Aug 19, 2008, 17:00
Even low levels, like those found in U.S., could boost the odds, study finds. | • | Obesity Rates Up in 37 States: Report - Aug 19, 2008, 16:00
At least 20% of adults are obese in every state except Colorado. | • | Cognitive Score Changes Over Time May Hint at Dementia - Aug 19, 2008, 16:00
Study authors stress new method is a complement to current testing.
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Digestive System
Today's Top News Stories | • | 79 Million Americans Struggle to Pay Medical Bills - Aug 20, 2008, 09:00
New numbers show the problem is getting worse, not better, even for middle class. | • | Compression Stockings Often Incorrectly Used - Aug 20, 2008, 09:00
29% of patients had problems with size of devices used to prevent deep vein clots, study finds. | • | Arsenic in Drinking Water Raises Diabetes Risk - Aug 19, 2008, 17:00
Even low levels, like those found in U.S., could boost the odds, study finds. | • | Obesity Rates Up in 37 States: Report - Aug 19, 2008, 16:00
At least 20% of adults are obese in every state except Colorado. | • | Cognitive Score Changes Over Time May Hint at Dementia - Aug 19, 2008, 16:00
Study authors stress new method is a complement to current testing.
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The esophagus, stomach, large and small intestine, aided by the liver, gallbladder and pancreas convert the nutritive components of food into energy and break down the non-nutritive components into waste to be excreted.
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• Abdominal Organs
• Abdominal Quadrants
• Abdominal Ultrasound
• Abdominal Ultrasound
• Aggressive Hepatitis
• Amebic Brain Abscess
• Anatomical Landmarks, Front View
• Annular Pancreas
• Anorectal Fistulas
• Aortic Aneurysm
• Appendectomy - Series
• Appendicitis
• Barium Enema
• Bile Pathway
• Bile Produced in the Liver
• Biliary Obstruction - Series
• Blood Supply of the Large Intestine
• Celiac Sprue - Foods to Avoid
• Cholecystitis, Cholangiogram
• Cholecystitis, CT Scan
• Cholecystolithiasis
• Choledocholithiasis
• Cholelithiasis
• Clostridium Difficile Organism
• Clubbing
• Colon Cancer - Series
• Colon Culture
• Colonoscopy
• Colostomy - Series
• Crohn's Disease - Affected Areas
• Crohn's Disease, X-Ray
• CT Scan
• Cystic Fibrosis
• Dermatitis, Herpetiformis on the Arm and Legs
• Dermatitis, Herpetiformis on the Knee
• Diaphragm
• Diaphragm and Lungs
• Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair - Series
• Digestive System Organs
• Endocrine Glands
• Erythema Multiforme, Circular Lesions - Hands
• Esophagus and Stomach Anatomy
• Fat Tissue Biopsy
• Fibroid Tumors
• Fly
• Gallbladder
• Gallbladder
• Gallbladder
• Gallbladder Anatomy
• Gallbladder Removal - Series
• Gallstones, Cholangiogram
• Gastrectomy - Series
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
• Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome on the Leg
• Giardiasis
• Heartburn Prevention
• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Hepatitis B Virus
• Hepatitis C
• Hepatocellular Cancer, CT Scan
• Hepatomegaly
• Hiatal Hernia
• Hiatal Hernia - X-Ray
• Ileus - X-Ray of Bowel Distension
• Ileus - X-Ray of Distended Bowel and Stomach
• Imperforate Anus
• Imperforate Anus Repair - Series
• Infant Diaphragmatic Hernia
• Infant Intestines
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Inflatable Artificial Sphincter
• Institutional Hygiene
• Intussusception - X-Ray
• Kidney - Blood and Urine Flow
• Kidney Anatomy
• Kidney Cyst with Gallstones, CT Scan
• Kidney Function
• Large Bowel Resection - Series
• Large Intestine
• Large Intestine
• Liver Biopsy
• Liver Blood Supply
• Liver Cirrhosis, CT Scan
• Liver Metastases, CT Scan
• Lymph Node Metastases, CT Scan
• Lymphoma, Malignant - CT Scan
• Mallory-Weiss Tear
• Meckel's Diverticulectomy - Series
• MRI Scans
• Neuroblastoma in the Liver - CT Scan
• Normal Abdominal Anatomy
• Normal External Abdomen
• Pancreas
• Pancreatic Cancer, CT Scan
• Pancreatic Pseudocyst, CT Scan
• Pancreatic, Cystic Adenoma - CT Scan
• Pancreatitis, Acute - CT Scan
• Pancreatitis, Chronic - CT Scan
• Pancreatitis, CT Scan Series
• Pelvic Adhesions
• Peristalsis
• Peritoneal and Ovarian Cancer, CT Scan
• Peritoneal Sample
• Pyloric Stenosis
• Pyogenic Abscess
• Rectal Cancer, X-Ray
• Rectum
• Salmonella Typhi Organism
• Sigmoid Colon Cancer, X-Ray
• Small Bowel Obstruction - X-Ray
• Small Bowel Resection - Series
• Spleen Metastasis - CT Scan
• Stages of Cancer
• Stomach
• Stomach and Small Intestine
• Stomach and Stomach Lining
• Stomach Cancer, X-Ray
• Structure of the Colon
• The Large Intestine
• Throat Anatomy
• Toxic Megacolon
• Ulcerative Colitis
• Ultrasound in Pregnancy
• Upper Gastrointestinal System
• Volvulus - X-Ray
• X-Ray
• Yersinia Enterocolitica Organism
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• Definition
• Diarrhea: Overview & Considerations
• Diarrhea: Common Causes
• Diarrhea: Home Care & Treatment
• Diarrhea: Prevention
• Call your Health Care Provider if
• What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
• Pictures & Images
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Autonomic Neuropathy
• Carcinoid Syndrome
• Celiac Disease - Sprue
• Crohn's Disease
• Cystic Fibrosis
• Dehydration
• Diabetic Neuropathy
• Food Poisoning
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Functional Bowel)
• Lactose Intolerance
• Malabsorption
• Ulcerative Colitis
• Viral Gastroenteritis
• Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Tests & Exams
• BUN
• CHEM-20
• Creatinine - Serum
• Urine Specific Gravity
Surgery & Procedures
• Gastrectomy
Other Topics
• Abdominal Pain
• Bloody or Tarry Stools
• Electrolytes
• Fever
• Fiber
• Pulse - Bounding
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