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Does inflammatory bowel disease cause weight loss?

I'm 40 years old, and I currently have IBD. But I noticed that I'm losing quite a bit of weight. Is this a normal part of IBD? Does it usually cause weight loss?
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Are there any risks involved in getting a colonoscopy?

I'm 27 years old, and my doctor wants me to get a colonoscopy. Are there any risks involved in getting a colonoscopy?
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What is the treatment for children with Crohn's disease?

My 10 year old son was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. What are the treatments for someone his age? What are the chances he'll recover from this?
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Can coeliac disease lead to breast cancer?

Can coeliac disease play a part in breast cancer or any other cancer? Also can it cause depression, hypertension, osteoporosis arthritis, angina,borderline diabetes emphysema,...
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What causes indigestion?

I'm a 35-year-old male and I experience indigestion very often. What am I doing wrong? Could this be because of my diet?
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What are the symptoms of diarrhea?

My son has loose stool almost every day last week. He is 10 years old. But I'm not sure whether it's diarrhea problem. Do you think it is? What should I do?
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What causes diarrhea?

I am 35 years old, and I get diarrhea almost every day. Almost seems like it's chronic. What could be causing me to get diarrhea so frequently?
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Medication isn't working for hemorrhoids. What should I do?

I have hemorrhoids that hurt pretty badly. Right now I'm treating them with OTC meds, but they do not seem to be working. What else can I do to get rid of them?
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What are the best home remedies and medicine for diarrhea?

I have had diarrhea for 4 days straight. Are there any home remedies for diarrhea? What are the best medicines for diarrhea?
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What causes rectal pain?

For several weeks, I had shooting pains in my rectum. They started one morning and they come and go every day. I had hemorrhoids, but they're gone now. What should I do? Is...
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Why would some foods cause stomach aches?

It seems like some foods, especially tomato sauce, gives me stomach aches. The pain from these stomach aches can get really intense, but they usually go away after 5-10 minutes....
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What are the treatment options for hemorrhoids?

I'm a 29-year-old guy and I also have hemorrhoids. I thought hemorrhoids was something that old men get, but clearly not--since I have them. My doctor told me to have a high-fiber...
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What's the best diet for Crohn's disease?

I want to start eating in a way that doesn't cause any issue with my Crohn's disease. What's the best diet for it?
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What should I do if my child refuses to use the toilet?

We're still training my son to use the toilet. He's fine peeing, that's not our issue. It's the pooping that's the issue, and he holds it in and makes himself constipated. We...
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Do lactate tablets work for lactose intolerance?

I was diagnosed with lactose intolerance, officially, last year (I was self diagnosed with lactose intolerance for three years). Though I really can't consume it, I love eating...
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Are headaches normal with celiac disease?

I've been really careful with my diet since I was diagnosed with celiac disease. However, lately, I've been getting severe headaches that often knock me out for the entire day....
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Should I consider taking probiotics regularly?

I heard that probiotics are really good for your digestive health and I would really like to start taking them. How often should I take probiotics? And, what is the best probiotic...
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What are the risk factors of celiac disease in children?

I was diagnosed with celiac disease quite recently, and I just learned that there is a genetic component with the disease. And, I'm worried that my daughter might develop it too....
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Can take-out food cause my digestive system to collapse?

I order a lot of take out food, but I know that this sort of food has very harmful effects. Can it weaken my digestive system?
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Why am I passing blood in my stools?

I have been passing blood in my stools. The doctor saw my reports and says there is nothing to worry about. But I am still wondering, why do I have blood in my stools in the...
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