: Anatomy of the Digestive System

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  June 6, 2013 at 11:12 PM

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  Effective Treatment Options for Hirschsprung's Disease

  The some missing nerve cells in the intestine of a baby-to-be-born is the main reason of Hirschsprung's disease. Sometimes it may affect the small part of his/her bowel but in case large sections of nerve cells are missing this disease may obstruct 15-20% of the functioning of his intestine even at the time of birth. This disease is normally diagnosed within 5-6 weeks after the birth of the baby but it may take longer to diagnose if disease affects a smaller portion of bowel.

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  May 22, 2013 at 11:52 PM

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  The Symptoms of Wheat Intolerance

  Wheat intolerance, often incorrectly referred to as a wheat allergy, is a growing area of concern for many people. If left undiagnosed or untreated, it can be a very debilitating thing that can severely lower your quality of life. There are a few key symptoms that you should be aware of.

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  November 7, 2012 at 8:13 AM

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  All about the pancreas

  The leaf-shaped gland known as the pancreas is about 6 inches long and is situated at the back of the stomach, deep in the abdominal cavity. It is part of the body’s complex digestive system, which is made up of the digestive tract and its associated organs – three pairs of salivary glands, the gallbladder, the liver and the pancreas.

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