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Achalasia is a rare disorder of the esophagus characterized by absent peristalsis and impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter. This results in ...
Mild weakness to total paralysis on one side of the face — occurring within hours to days. Facial droop and trouble making facial expressions, such as closing ...
Laxatives are medicines that help move stool through the colon. Each laxative works somewhat differently. The following are available without prescriptions:.
Abdominal pain · Anal or rectal pain · Bloody stools · Change in bowel habits that lasts longer than four weeks · Constipation · Cramping · Diarrhea · Fatigue or ...
In fact, drinking water during or after a meal helps how your body breaks down and processes food (digestion). Water is vital for good health. Water and other ...
Learn about symptoms and treatment for gastroparesis — a digestive condition that affects muscles in your stomach and prevents it from emptying properly.
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This procedure involves swallowing a tiny capsule with a camera inside to get a view of the inside of the digestive tract. Find out what to expect.
Run your fingers under any picnic table at a park or movie theater seat, and you might find a wad of gum. People have chewed some form of gum for thousands ...
pylori. Your healthcare professional may recommend tests such as a stool test or breath test to determine whether you have H. pylori. Which type of test you ...
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