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Follow the links below to find information on digestion, stomach and other gastrointestinal disorders, and other topics such as abdominal pain, diarrhoea, gallstones, gastroenteritis, cancers, indigestion, incontinence, hernias, liver diseases and ulcers.
Updated April 2009
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Abdominal Pain
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Links to information on abdominal or stomach pain.
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Diarrhoea
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Links to information about the causes and treatment of diarrhoea.
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Digestive System Cancers
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Links to information on digestive system cancers, and specific topic pages on bowel, liver, oesophageal, pancreatic and stomach cancers.
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Gallstones
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Links to information about gallstones and the gall bladder.
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Gastroenteritis
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Links to information about gastroenteritis.
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Hernias
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Links to information on hernias, including hiatus hernias.
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Incontinence
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Links to information about faecal incontinence and urinary incontinence, and toilet training.
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Indigestion
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Links to information about indigestion.
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Intestinal Diseases
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Links to information about intestinal diseases.
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Liver Diseases
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Links to information on liver diseases.
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Malabsorption Syndromes
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Links to information on malabsorption syndromes, including lactose intolerance and coeliac disease.
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Morning Sickness
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Oesophageal Diseases
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Links to information on oesophageal diseases, including gastro oesophageal reflux or heartburn.
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Pancreatic Diseases
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Links to information about pancreatic diseases.
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Peptic Ulcer
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Links to information on peptic or stomach ulcers and the role of helicobacter pylori infection.
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Cholangiography - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Cholangiography is an examination that uses X-rays and contrast medium (dye) to view your bile ducts.
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Sep 2009
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Flatulence - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Find out about the symptoms and causes of that potentially embarrassing problem of flatulence.
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Jun 2009
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Peritonitis
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Better Health Channel
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Peritonitis is inflammation of the membranes of the abdominal wall and organs. Peritonitis may be caused by the rupture of infected organs such as the appendix or bowel. Symptoms include strong abdominal (stomach) pain. Peritonitis is life threatening if not treated promptly.
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May 2009
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Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
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Department of Health Western Australia
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Guideline for imaging that may need to be considered prior to laproscopic cholecystectomy.
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Apr 2009
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Suspected acute cholecystitis
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Department of Health Western Australia
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Diagnostic imaging algorithm for suspected acute cholecystitis.
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Apr 2009
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Wind
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The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
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Excess wind gas in the digestive system can cause discomfort and a bloated feeling Expelling the gas through either the mouth belching or the anus generally relieves these symptoms Wind is often cause
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Mar 2009
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Abnormal-looking faeces
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The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
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Most minor changes in the colour and consistency of your faeces are due to a recent change in diet or a temporary digestive upset However if the faeces are significantly darker or lighter in colour th
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Mar 2009
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Digestive system
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Better Health Channel
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The digestive system breaks down food and delivers nutrients to every cell in the body via the bloodstream. The digestive tract starts at the mouth and ends at the anus. Organs that are part of the digestive system include the stomach, small intestine, pancreas, liver and large intestine (bowel). Common problems of the digestive system include colitis, diverticulitis, gastroenteritis, heartburn and ulcers.
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Mar 2009
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Low pressure versus standard pressure pneumoperitoneum in laparoscopic cholecystectomy
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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For key-hole removal of the gallbladder, carbon-dioxide is injected into the abdomen. A pressure of 12 to 16 mmHg of pressure is used for the surgery. Several physiological parameters related to heart and lung (cardiopulmonary changes) occur during insu...
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Nov 2008
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Liver problems - primary biliary cirrhosis
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Better Health Channel
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Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) is chronic inflammation and scarring of the bile ducts within the liver. The cause is unknown and there is no cure. PBC seems to be associated with other autoimmune diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma and Sjogren's syndrome but the reason is not known. Symptoms vary but may include fatigue, skin pigmentation, jaundice, itching skin, weight loss, easy bruising and indigestion.
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Sep 2008
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Cholecystectomy for gallbladder polyp
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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The management of gallbladder polyp is controversial. Removal of the gallbladder (cholecystectomy) for gallbladder polyps larger than 10 mm has been recommended because of the association between polyps larger than 10 mm and gallbladder cancer. Cholecys...
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Jul 2008
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Fibre in food
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Better Health Channel
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Dietary fibre is found in the indigestible parts of plants. Good sources of fibre include wholegrain foods, fruits and vegetables. Drinking lots of fluid is also important to avoid constipation.The main role of fibre is to keep the digestive system healthy. Fibre has also been shown to benefit diabetes, blood cholesterol levels and weight control.
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Apr 2008
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Day-case versus overnight stay for laparoscopic cholecystectomy
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Although day-case laparoscopic cholecystectomy (removal of gallbladder through keyhole surgery) can save bed costs, its safety has to be established. In this systematic review of randomised clinical trials, we included five trials with 429 patients rand...
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Apr 2008
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Cholecystectomy for suspected gallbladder dyskinesia
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Gallbladder dyskinesia is a motility disorder of the gallbladder (the gallbladder does not contract properly). The disorder is associated with intermittent right upper abdominal pain typically lasting for at least half an hour. The optimal treatment for...
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Mar 2008
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Preoperative biliary drainage for obstructive jaundice
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Several illnesses can cause an obstruction in the bile drainage system of the liver (obstructive jaundice). The most profound symptom is an elevated level of bilirubin (the 'dye' in the gall) in the blood causing the patient to appear yellow in the skin...
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Jan 2008
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Primary closure versus T-tube drainage after open common bile duct exploration
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Open common bile duct exploration is an important surgical intervention when endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography fails and the expertise for laparoscopic common bile duct exploration is not available. The main reasons for using T-tube draina...
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Nov 2006
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D-penicillamine for primary sclerosing cholangitis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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D-penicillamine has been considered for patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis due to its copper reducing and immunomodulatory potential. The only identified randomised clinical trial did not demonstrate any beneficial effect of D-penicillamine on...
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Sep 2005
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