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… Cholecystitis On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What … may need no treatment. For mild cases, treatment includes bowel rest, fluids and antibiotics given through a vein, and … may need no treatment. For mild cases, treatment includes bowel rest, fluids and antibiotics given through a vein, and …
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… and bladder. It helps to relieve discomfort caused by conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, gallstones, kidney stones, and overactive … to relax the smooth muscle of the stomach and intestines (gastrointestinal tract). This medication is a belladonna …
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… Giardiasis On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What … homes or other care centres where people may have poor bowel control and poor hygiene. Some types of sexual … homes or other care centres where people may have poor bowel control and poor hygiene. Some types of sexual …
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… are more likely in people with a history of colon surgery, gastrointestinal disease, heart disease, hemorrhoids, or … are more likely in people with a history of colon surgery, gastrointestinal disease, heart disease, hemorrhoids, or …
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… in spores. It is the most serious type of infection. Gastrointestinal (digestive) anthrax. This can occur when … days later. Death usually follows within a day or two. With gastrointestinal anthrax, symptoms usually occur within a … in spores. It is the most serious type of infection. Gastrointestinal (digestive) anthrax. This can occur when …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Diarrhea means having bowel movements more often or having ones that are more … A problem in the digestive tract, such as inflammatory bowel disease or intussusception . Diseases that interfere … sooner. HomeTreatment RelatedInformation Certain health conditions and medicines weaken the immune system's ability …
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… of place. At first, it may slip out of the anus only during bowel movements. Over time, this may occur when you stand or … It may slip out of the anus when you strain to have a bowel movement. Rectal prolapse is most common in older … sphincter contracts. You may need tests to rule out other conditions. For example, you may need a colonoscopy or a …
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… diet also can increase the time stool remains in the bowel, adding to the high pressure. Pouches may form when … where blood vessels pass through the muscle layer of the bowel wall to supply blood to the inner wall. What are the … all instructions on the label. Schedule time each day for a bowel movement. Having a daily routine may help. Take your …
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… of the lower rectum (anal canal) that causes pain during bowel movements. Anal fissures don't lead to more serious … may include: A sharp, stinging, or burning pain during bowel movements. Pain from a fissure may be quite severe. It can be brief or last for several hours after a bowel movement. Itching. Bleeding. You may see a small spot …
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… your baby may need imaging tests, such as an upper GI (gastrointestinal) series or an abdominal ultrasound . Your … your baby may need imaging tests, such as an upper GI (gastrointestinal) series or an abdominal ultrasound . Your …