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Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is a viral infection that causes liver inflammation, sometimes leading to serious liver damage. The hepatitis C virus […]
Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an umbrella term for a range of liver conditions affecting people who drink little […]
Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis is a late stage of scarring (fibrosis) of the liver caused by many forms of liver diseases and conditions, […]
Anal Fissures
An anal fissure is a small tear in the thin, moist tissue (mucosa) that lines the anus. An anal fissure […]
Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids (HEM-uh-roids), also called piles, are swollen veins in your anus and lower rectum, similar to varicose veins. Hemorrhoids can […]
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the large intestine. Signs and symptoms include cramping, abdominal pain, […]
Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative colitis (UL-sur-uh-tiv koe-LIE-tis) is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes long-lasting inflammation and ulcers (sores) in your digestive […]
Crohn’s Disease
Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It causes inflammation of your digestive tract, which can lead to abdominal […]
Constipation
Chronic constipation is infrequent bowel movements or difficult passage of stools that persists for several weeks or longer. Constipation is […]
Diarrhea
Diarrhea — loose, watery, and possibly more-frequent bowel movements — is a common problem. Luckily, diarrhea is usually short-lived, lasting […]