Dr. Balu B Shetty MD

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• What are the Causes and Symptoms of Peptic Ulcers?

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• Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Applauds New York State Restroom Access Legislation

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• Despite Crohn's, Ali Fuller is Filled with Gratitude

  It’s easy to become angry when battling a chronic illness. It's as if your body betrayed you. You're in pain, uncomfortable and often unhappy and don't even want to get out of bed. Ali's storyAli Fuller was diagnosed with Crohn's disease when she was 7 years old. As a child, she didn’t have...