Dr. Jeffrey Thomas Kreikemeier M.D.

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• X-Factor Star Opens Up About Six-Year Battle with Crohn's

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• What to Expect After a Laparoscopy

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• How Is Gastroenteritis Diagnosed?

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• Is IBS Linked to Back Pain?

  Irritable bowel syndrome is a common gastrointestinal disorder, which is usually characterized by common symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, gas, constipation, and diarrhea. People suffering from the irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) most often report unique symptoms that don’t seem to be...

• How is Celiac Disease Diagnosed?

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