Fact Sheets

Source: CCM

Score: 8
Gastroenteritis
Condition marked by inflammation of the stomach and intestines.
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Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative colitis is characterized by chronic swelling and sores in the colon that cause bleeding, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Abdominal Pain
Abdominal pain is a common symptom; emergency medicine doctors use physical exams and other tools to diagnose its cause.
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Colorectal Polyps
A colorectal polyp is an abnormal but often benign growth that forms on the inner (mucosal) wall of the colon or rectum. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
GERD refers to the regurgitation of stomach acid into the esophagus. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Achalasia
Achalasia is a disorder of the esophagus that makes it difficult to swallow food and liquids.
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory bowel disease is the umbrella term for two conditions that cause chronic inflammation within the digestive system: ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
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Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a treatment that uses heat to destroy precancerous tissue in the esophagus. Learn about this treatment.
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Rectal Bleeding
Blood in the stool can be an alarming symptom that signals underlying conditions from hemorrhoids to colon cancer.