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What are hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids, sometimes called piles, are inflamed or swollen veins (think varicose veins) either on the outside of the anus or inside it. They are often painless, but they may bleed, hurt, or itch when irritated. Sometimes hemorrhoids can become inflamed and engorged with blood, causing them to become quite painful. Occasionally, a blood clot can form in a hemorrhoid, making...
- by Sarah Henry
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- March 11, 2013
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Do you have frequent bouts of constipation alternating with diarrhea? Have you periodically experienced abdominal pain, gas, painful cramping, bloating, nausea, and loss of appetite for no apparent reason? If so, you may have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Doctors describe IBS as a functional disorder, meaning that there's a problem in bowel function that appears to be unrelated to organic disea...
- Chris Woolston
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- March 11, 2013
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How can I tell whether my child is constipated? Don't gauge it by how many trips your child makes to the toilet. Some children need to move their bowels twice a day; others go only once every two or three days. Unless four or more days have passed since your child's last bowel movement, you probably don't need to worry. The important thing is how easily he goes, not how often. If he has large or...
- Chris Woolston
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- March 11, 2013
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Americans spend more than $700 million on laxatives each year -- seemingly enough to keep the whole animal kingdom regular. But despite all of those powders and tablets and tonics, constipation is as common as ever. In fact, more than 4 million Americans say it's a frequent or constant problem. If you're frustrated by constipation, this might be the time to try a different approach. To help you ge...
- Chris Woolston, M.S.
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- March 11, 2013
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