Dr. Deepti Anna Jacob M.D, FRCPC

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• Celiac Disease: Get Diagnosed

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• What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Hepatitis B?

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• How to Travel with Crohn's and Colitis

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• What Can I Expect After Undergoing Laparoscopic Hernia Repair?

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• Fecal Microbiota Transplant Is Safe and Effective for Ulcerative Colitis Treatment

  People with ulcerative colitis understand the pain of going to the restroom. There are many people who do not understand the pain associated with this condition.But what if there was an opportunity for the intestinal tract to heal?We are talking about fecal microbiota transplants, and they may bring...