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… colon ( large intestine ). These pouches are usually very small (5 to 10 millimetres) in diameter. But they can be … move easily through the colon. A low-fibre diet can cause small, hard stools. This means it takes more pressure in the … colon ( large intestine ). These pouches are usually very small (5 to 10 millimetres) in diameter. But they can be …
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… in the affected skin. This medication should not be used by children younger than 2 years. How To Use Use this … hair growth skin thinning/discoloration acne stretch marks small red bumps on the skin (folliculitis) Use of this … hair growth skin thinning/discoloration acne stretch marks small red bumps on the skin (folliculitis) Use of this …
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… eat or drink any milk products. Others can eat or drink small amounts of milk products or certain types of milk … What causes it? Lactose intolerance occurs when the small intestine doesn't make enough of an enzyme called … two tests usually aren't done for babies or very young children. What can you do about lactose intolerance? If you …
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… doctor may also put a stent in your artery. A stent is a small tube that helps keep the artery open. It can also keep small pieces of plaque from breaking off and causing … inside the catheter is used to guide tools, including a small balloon, into the artery. Balloon is inflated, stent …
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… infection, and help heal large or broken blisters. Bandage small blisters. A small, unbroken blister about the size of a pea, even a … it. Avoid the activity that caused the blister. If a small blister is on a weight-bearing area like the bottom of …
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… could harm you. Lansoprazole is not recommended for use in children younger than 1 year due to an increased risk of … chewing it. Or you may empty the capsule's contents into a small amount (2 ounces or 60 milliliters) of juice, stir, … chewing it. Or you may empty the capsule's contents into a small amount (2 ounces or 60 milliliters) of juice, stir, …
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… aren't normal grow in your colon. These cells often form in small growths called polyps. Not all colon polyps turn into … cancer is not known. Most cases begin in polyps , which are small growths inside the colon or rectum. Colon polyps are … cancer if one of your parents, brothers, sisters, or children has had a certain type of polyp or colorectal …
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… obstruction? A bowel obstruction happens when either your small or large intestine is partly or completely blocked. … These are called mechanical obstructions . In the small intestine, scar tissue is most often the cause. Other … do: An abdominal X-ray , which can find blockages in the small and large intestines. A CT scan of the belly, which …
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… Pinworms are the most common cause of anal itching in children. An infection you get from an animal is called a … spasms (proctalgia fugax). Rectal bleeding Many people have small amounts of rectal bleeding. Irritation of the rectum from diarrhea or constipation, a small hemorrhoid, or an anal fissure can cause a small …
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… or asthma. Eosinophilic esophagitis can occur in both children and adults. It's more common in males than in … at your esophagus. During the test, the doctor will take small tissue samples, or biopsies, from your esophagus, stomach, and small intestine. The tissue samples are sent to a lab. At …
