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The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) conducts and supports research on many of the most serious diseases affecting public health. The Institute supports much of the clinical research on the diseases of internal medicine and related subspecialty fields, as ...
Diarrhea caused by infection from bacteria, viruses, or parasites.
Industry:Medical
An operation to cut the vagus nerve. This procedure causes the stomach to produce less acid but also to empty abnormally.
Industry:Medical
Air that results from the normal breakdown of food. The gases are passed out of the body through the rectum (flatus) or the mouth (burping).
Industry:Medical
The beginning part of the colon, usually on the right side of the abdomen.
Industry:Medical
Cancer that starts in the colon (also called the large intestine) or the rectum (the end of the large intestine). Several digestive diseases may increase a person’s risk of colorectal cancer, including polyposis.
Industry:Medical
An irritation of the pancreas that can cause it to stop working. It is most often caused by gallstones or alcohol abuse.
Industry:Medical
Tests that measure muscle pressure and movements in the gastrointestinal tract.
Industry:Medical
An irritation of the liver that sometimes causes permanent damage. Hepatitis may be caused by viruses, medicines, or toxins.
Industry:Medical
