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Malabsorption Syndrome

… such as celiac disease . Absence or low levels of certain digestive enzymes. Diseases of the pancreas, such as chronic … such as celiac disease . Absence or low levels of certain digestive enzymes. Diseases of the pancreas, such as chronic …

Dental care and teething for toddlers

Thyroid Hormones

… body temperature. Change how fast food moves through your digestive tract. Affect muscle strength. Control how quickly … body temperature. Change how fast food moves through your digestive tract. Affect muscle strength. Control how quickly …

Embryo and fetal development in the first trimester

… Events 4 weeks Image The embryo’s eyes, ears, nose, spine, digestive tract and nervous system are beginning to form. …

Swallowed Air

… air that is not released by burping passes through the digestive tract and is released as gas (flatus). Babies … air that is not released by burping passes through the digestive tract and is released as gas (flatus). Babies …

Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia

… Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia usually happens when the digestive system is not able to absorb the vitamin. This can … Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia usually happens when the digestive system is not able to absorb the vitamin. This can …

Gastroesophageal Reflux in Babies and Children

… the esophagus. In babies, this problem happens because the digestive tract is still growing. Reflux usually goes away … our content . Media gallery Child's esophagus Child's digestive system … What is gastroesophageal … the esophagus. In babies, this problem happens because the digestive tract is still growing. Reflux usually goes away …

Antioxidants

… Examples include burning sugars for energy and releasing digestive enzymes to break down food. When the body breaks … Examples include burning sugars for energy and releasing digestive enzymes to break down food. When the body breaks …

Hot Flashes and Menopause

Swallowed Button Disc Battery Magnet or Object With Lead

… corrosion, or complete destruction of tissue in the upper digestive tract when swallowed. Damage can occur rapidly and … corrosion, or complete destruction of tissue in the upper digestive tract when swallowed. Damage can occur rapidly and …