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Diverticulitis

A diverticulum is a small pouch in the wall of the gut (intestine). ‘Diverticula’ means more than one diverticulum. They can develop on any part

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Intestinal Bowel Disease

Overview Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) refers to a group of gastrointestinal disorders driven by chronic inflammation (pain and swelling) in the intestines. IBD includes Crohn’s

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Overview Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common chronic and reoccurring gastric condition involving a range of symptoms without obvious cause.  Typically, these include intermittent

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Reflux and GERD

Overview Acid Reflux is a common digestive complaint ranging from mild to severe. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the chronic, more severe form of acid

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Yeast Overgrowth

Overview Yeast species, including candida, are naturally occurring commensals of a healthy gastrointestinal microflora. A robust immune system should prevent yeast/fungi from overgrowing and transforming

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