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Celiac disease, also called sprue, is an immune reaction to eating gluten — a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. If you have celiac disease, eating gluten triggers an immune response in you...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into your esophagus, which is the tube connecting your mouth and stomach. This backwash, called acid reflux, ca...

Gastroparesis is a condition that affects the normal spontaneous movement of the muscles (motility) in your stomach. Ordinarily, strong muscular contractions propel food through your digestive tract. ...

Fecal incontinence is the inability to control bowel movements, causing stool (feces) to leak unexpectedly from the rectum. Also called bowel incontinence, fecal incontinence ranges from an occasional...

Pancreatitis is inflammation in the pancreas. The pancreas is a long, flat gland that sits tucked behind the stomach in the upper abdomen. The pancreas produces enzymes that help digestion and hormon...

What causes nonhealing wounds? Chronic, or nonhealing, wounds can result from a number of factors, including diabetes, poor circulation, trauma, vascular disease and immobility. These can lead to pres...

You may need experienced wound care if you have severe or chronic wounds and surgical incisions. Learn about the types of chronic wounds and treatment options available. Chronic wound types There are...

If you have an ostomy, ask for a wound and ostomy care nurse to meet with you before and after any surgery. Follow-up care is available for fitting of appliances and concerns about possible complicati...

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Dietitians in Bloomer want you to know that with a little planning and preparation, you can have healthy snacks ready when the temptation strikes. A wide variety of snacks can fit into a healthy lifes...