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Short bowel syndrome
This digestive condition happens when part of the small intestine is missing or damaged, either at birth or after surgery. The syndrome keeps you from absorbing needed nutrients.
Gas and gas pains
Learn about what is normal digestive system gas, what contributes to gas, and what you can do to lessen gas or gas pains.
Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis can occur suddenly or build up over time. Learn about symptoms, causes and treatment of this digestive system disorder that can cause serious illness.
Peptic ulcer
Feeling a dull or burning pain in your stomach? It could be a peptic ulcer — a common, treatable digestive condition. Find out more.
Tapeworm infection
Tapeworms in the intestines usually cause mild disease. Immature tapeworms, called larval cysts, can cause serious disease in other parts of the body.
Autoimmune pancreatitis
Autoimmune pancreatitis is a relatively uncommon disease of the pancreas that may be mistaken for pancreatic cancer.
Scleroderma
This group of rare diseases involves the hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues. Some forms can affect internal organs.
Proctitis
Proctitis means inflammation of the rectal lining. This condition is often a treatment side effect or part of a more generalized disease.
Primary biliary cholangitis
Primary biliary cholangitis is a type of liver disease that damages the bile ducts. Early recognition and treatment may help prevent complications.
Esophageal varices
Learn how to spot and what to do if you experience signs of this serious liver disease complication.
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