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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 ...
An inherited disease characterized by the presence of 100 or more polyps in the colon. The polyps lead to colorectal cancer if not treated.
Industry:Medical
A protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. In people with celiac disease, gluten damages the lining of the small intestine or causes sores on the skin.
Industry:Medical
Muscle movements, such as those in the colon, that cause pain, cramps, and diarrhea.
Industry:Medical
A ball of food, mucus, vegetable fiber, hair, or other material that cannot be digested in the stomach. Bezoars can cause blockage, ulcers, and bleeding.
Industry:Medical
A test that takes pictures of the body’s soft tissues. The pictures do not use x rays.
Industry:Medical
A disease that causes ulcers and irritation in the inner lining of the colon and rectum.
Industry:Medical
An acute or chronic infection caused by amoebas, a type of parasite. Symptoms vary from mild diarrhea to frequent, watery diarrhea and loss of water and fluids in the body.
Industry:Medical
