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Diseases and disorders of the gastrointestinal system, including enteroviruses, irritable bowel syndrome, colitis and hemorrhoids as well as acute symptoms like diarrhea and vomiting.

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease - WebMD

The term inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) describes a group of disorders in which the intestines become inflamed. It has often been thought of as an autoimmune disease, but research suggests that the chronic inflammation may not be due to the immune system attacking the body itself.
http://www.webmd.com/ibd-crohns-disease/inflammatory-bowel-syndrome
Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction - NORD

Chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (CIP) is a rare, potentially disabling gastrointestinal disorder characterized by abnormalities affecting the involuntary, coordinated muscular contractions (a process called peristalsis) of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
http://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/chronic-intestinal-pseudo-obstruction
Digestive Disorders Health Center - WebMD

Here are 5 top tips from digestive doctors, called gastroenterologists, to help you keep your gut in good working order.
http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/features/5-things-digestive-problems
9 Common Digestive Conditions From Top to Bottom - EverydayHealth

Many digestive diseases have similar symptoms. Here’s how to recognize them and when to visit your doctor.
http://www.everydayhealth.com/news/common-digestive-conditions-from-top-bottom/
Small Intestine Disorders - MedlinePlus

Your small intestine is the longest part of your digestive system - about twenty feet long! It connects your stomach to your large intestine (or colon) and folds many times to fit inside your abdomen.
https://medlineplus.gov/smallintestinedisorders.html
Gastrointestinal Disorders - Merck Manuals Professional Edition

Learn about Gastrointestinal Disorders symptoms, diagnosis and treatment in the Merck Manual. HCP and Vet versions too!
http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/gastrointestinal-disorders
Digestive Disorders and Digestive Health Center - WebMD

From causes to treatment, find in-depth information to help cope with various digestive disorders.
http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/
Gastrointestinal Infections and Diarrhea - Kid's Health

Nearly everybody gets diarrhea every once in a while, and it's usually caused by gastrointestinal infections. It's nothing to be embarrassed about. Read this article to learn more.
http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/diarrhea.html
Bowel Disorders - Definition and Patient Education

Bowel disorders discussed here are conditions that primarily affect the small intestine. There are numerous types of bowel disorders. Such conditions can affect the way food is digested and absorbed within the body.
http://www.healthline.com/health/bowel-disorders
Diseases of the Small Bowel - MUSC Digestive Disease Center

Information on diseases of the small bowel.
http://www.ddc.musc.edu/public/symptomsDiseases/diseases/smallBowel.html
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Facts on Diet and Treatment

Learn more about inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) problems. Symptoms of IBD depend on the complication or problem experienced. Examples include ulcers, GI bleeding, strictures, fistulas, fissures, cancer, and more.
http://www.medicinenet.com/inflammatory_bowel_disease_intestinal_problems/article.htm
Digestive Disorders and Gastrointestinal Diseases - Cleveland Clinic

Learn about the different types of digestive disorders and gastrointestinal diseases from the Cleveland Clinic, including IBS, constipation and more.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases_conditions/hic_gastrointestinal_disorders
WebMD 5: Gastrointestinal Disorders

Our expert answers questions about the causes, treatment, and prevention of gastrointestinal disorders.
http://www.webmd.com/ibs/features/webmd-5-gastrointestinal-disorders
Small Intestine Disorders: MedlinePlus

Your small intestine is the longest part of your digestive system - about twenty feet long! It connects your stomach to your large intestine (or colon) and folds many times to fit inside your abdomen.
https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/smallintestinedisorders.html
Digestive Diseases A-Z - NIH

Digestive disease topics are listed in alphabetical order. Select a letter to locate a disease or condition, diagnostic test, or anatomy topic.
http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/health-topics/digestive-diseases/Pages/default.aspx

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease - WebMD

The term inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) describes a group of disorders in which the intestines become inflamed. It has often been thought of as an autoimmune disease, but research suggests that the chronic inflammation may not be due to the immune system attacking the body itself.
http://www.webmd.com/ibd-crohns-disease/inflammatory-bowel-syndrome
Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction - NORD

Chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (CIP) is a rare, potentially disabling gastrointestinal disorder characterized by abnormalities affecting the involuntary, coordinated muscular contractions (a process called peristalsis) of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
http://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/chronic-intestinal-pseudo-obstruction
Digestive Disorders Health Center - WebMD

Here are 5 top tips from digestive doctors, called gastroenterologists, to help you keep your gut in good working order.
http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/features/5-things-digestive-problems
9 Common Digestive Conditions From Top to Bottom - EverydayHealth

Many digestive diseases have similar symptoms. Here’s how to recognize them and when to visit your doctor.
http://www.everydayhealth.com/news/common-digestive-conditions-from-top-bottom/
Small Intestine Disorders - MedlinePlus

Your small intestine is the longest part of your digestive system - about twenty feet long! It connects your stomach to your large intestine (or colon) and folds many times to fit inside your abdomen.
https://medlineplus.gov/smallintestinedisorders.html
Gastrointestinal Disorders - Merck Manuals Professional Edition

Learn about Gastrointestinal Disorders symptoms, diagnosis and treatment in the Merck Manual. HCP and Vet versions too!
http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/gastrointestinal-disorders
Digestive Disorders and Digestive Health Center - WebMD

From causes to treatment, find in-depth information to help cope with various digestive disorders.
http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/
Gastrointestinal Infections and Diarrhea - Kid's Health

Nearly everybody gets diarrhea every once in a while, and it's usually caused by gastrointestinal infections. It's nothing to be embarrassed about. Read this article to learn more.
http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/diarrhea.html
Bowel Disorders - Definition and Patient Education

Bowel disorders discussed here are conditions that primarily affect the small intestine. There are numerous types of bowel disorders. Such conditions can affect the way food is digested and absorbed within the body.
http://www.healthline.com/health/bowel-disorders
Diseases of the Small Bowel - MUSC Digestive Disease Center

Information on diseases of the small bowel.
http://www.ddc.musc.edu/public/symptomsDiseases/diseases/smallBowel.html
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Facts on Diet and Treatment

Learn more about inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) problems. Symptoms of IBD depend on the complication or problem experienced. Examples include ulcers, GI bleeding, strictures, fistulas, fissures, cancer, and more.
http://www.medicinenet.com/inflammatory_bowel_disease_intestinal_problems/article.htm
Digestive Disorders and Gastrointestinal Diseases - Cleveland Clinic

Learn about the different types of digestive disorders and gastrointestinal diseases from the Cleveland Clinic, including IBS, constipation and more.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases_conditions/hic_gastrointestinal_disorders
WebMD 5: Gastrointestinal Disorders

Our expert answers questions about the causes, treatment, and prevention of gastrointestinal disorders.
http://www.webmd.com/ibs/features/webmd-5-gastrointestinal-disorders
Small Intestine Disorders: MedlinePlus

Your small intestine is the longest part of your digestive system - about twenty feet long! It connects your stomach to your large intestine (or colon) and folds many times to fit inside your abdomen.
https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/smallintestinedisorders.html
Digestive Diseases A-Z - NIH

Digestive disease topics are listed in alphabetical order. Select a letter to locate a disease or condition, diagnostic test, or anatomy topic.
http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/health-topics/digestive-diseases/Pages/default.aspx

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