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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 irritation of the first part of the small intestine, also called the duodenum.
Industry:Medical
Blood tests that may indicate abnormalities of the liver or biliary system.
Industry:Medical
A birth defect in which the esophagus lacks the opening to allow food to pass into the stomach.
Industry:Medical
A substance in foods that comes from plants. Fiber helps keep stool soft so that it moves smoothly through the colon. Soluble fiber dissolves in water and is found in beans, fruit, and oat products. Insoluble fiber does not dissolve in water and is found in whole-grain products and vegetables.
Industry:Medical
X rays of the small intestine taken as barium liquid passes through the organ.
Industry:Medical
Excessive gas in the stomach or intestine that can cause bloating and flatus.
Industry:Medical
A temporary ileostomy in which a loop of the small intestine is pulled through the abdominal wall to create a stoma.
Industry:Medical
