Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a term that encompasses two chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract—ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Symptoms of both forms of IBD overlap and include ...

The exact number of kids with Batten ... system can profoundly impair bowel function, causing debilitating symptoms such as vomiting, distension, constipation, abdominal pain, malnutrition and ...

But the parents told Cooper they felt unprepared for the severe constipation and intestinal problems their kids ... abdominal pain, malnutrition and a predisposition to bowel inflammation, sepsis ...

or abdominal pain. This article investigates what can cause changes in bowel movements and when to see a healthcare professional. It also describes how doctors reach a diagnosis and the treatments.

The Rome diagnostic criteria for the functional bowel disorders and functional abdominal pain are used widely in research and practice. A committee consensus approach, including criticism from ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder that can cause diarrhea, constipation, and bloating. In addition, IBS pain may feel like abdominal cramping or aching. Irritable ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder that causes symptoms like abdominal pain ... a physical examination, and diagnostic tests. Healthcare providers use the ...

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