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The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) conducts and supports research on many of the most serious diseases affecting public health. The Institute supports much of the clinical research on the diseases of internal medicine and related subspecialty fields, as ...
The buildup of fat in liver cells, commonly caused by alcoholism. Other causes include obesity, diabetes, and pregnancy.
Industry:Medical
One or more flaps of tissue between the lower part of the small intestine (ileum) and the upper part of the large intestine (cecum).
Industry:Medical
A lack of normal muscle tone or strength in the colon. It may result in chronic constipation.
Industry:Medical
A surgical connection of two body parts. An example is an operation in which part of the colon is removed and the two remaining ends are joined.
Industry:Medical
A condition that occurs when gastric juices or small amounts of food from the stomach flow back into the esophagus and mouth.
Industry:Medical
An infrequently used method of dissolving cholesterol gallstones. The patient takes the oral medications chenodiol and ursodiol. These medicines are most often used for people who cannot have an operation. (Brand names: chenix, actigall. )
Industry:Medical
Severe irritation of the colon caused by clostridium difficile bacterium. It occurs after taking oral antibiotics, which kill bacteria that normally live in the colon.
Industry:Medical
A condition that occurs when small pouches in the colon called diverticula push outward through weak spots.
Industry:Medical
Cleansing of a cavity or tube with fluid. Example: when an enema is given through a colostomy stoma to cleanse the large bowel.
Industry:Medical
