Follow the links below to find information about intestinal diseases, including bowel cancer, constipation, inflammatory bowel diseases, malabsorption syndromes, polyps, rectal diseases and diarrhoea.
Updated December 2011
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Polyps
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
A polyp is a small stalk-like protrusion of tissue that grows out of the membranes lining various areas of the body. Common sites for polyps include the nose, intestines and uterus. Most polyps are harmless. Treatment options depend on the location, but can include surgery. |
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Oct 2011 |
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Barium tests
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Barium tests are used to examine conditions of the digestive tract such as reflux, narrowing or ulceration. Tests include the barium meal or barium swallow and barium enema. Barium is a white, radio-opaque powder that allows the organs of the digestive system to show up during x-ray. The images are generated using an x-ray process called fluoroscopy. |
| Date: |
Aug 2011 |
| Title: |
Intestines - your guts!
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| Publisher: |
Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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| Description: |
The intestines are part of the digestive system of the body. They are sometimes called the bowels. This system deals with all the food and drink that you take into your body. |
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Jul 2011 |
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Stoma after ileostomy or colostomy
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
A stoma is an artificially created hole (stoma) in the abdomen so that faeces can still leave the body. Some diseases, such as cancer, require the surgical removal of diseased portions of bowel. The bowel may have to be rerouted through a stoma. A colostomy is an operation that connects the colon to the abdominal wall, while an ileostomy connects the last part of the small intestine (ileum) to the abdominal wall. The stoma may be temporary or permanent. |
| Date: |
Jun 2011 |
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Rectal bleeding (haematochezia)
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| Publisher: |
Virtual Medical Centre.com
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| Description: |
Rectal bleeding, also known as haematochezia, refers to the passage of bright blood (often mixed with clots or stools) via the rectum. Rectal bleeding can be due to bleeding from anywhere in the lower gastrointestinal tract namely the colon, rectum or anus. |
| Date: |
Jun 2011 |
| Title: |
Colonoscopy
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
A colonoscopy is a medical procedure that examines the large bowel. This procedure can be used to look for cancer of the colon or colon polyps, and to help diagnose symptoms such as unexplained diarrhoea or abdominal pain. Colonoscopy with removal of polyps is the best way to prevent bowel cancer. |
| Date: |
May 2011 |
| Title: |
Pseudomembranous colitis (antibiotic-associated diarrhoea)
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| Publisher: |
Virtual Medical Centre.com
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| Description: |
Pseudomembranous colitis, also known as antibiotic-associated diarrhoea, is a condition characterised by inflammation of the colon as a result of the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics. These drugs affect the normal bowel flora of the bowel, leading to overgrowth of the bacterium Clostridium difficile, which causes the colitis. |
| Date: |
Mar 2011 |
| Title: |
Colonoscopy
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| Publisher: |
Virtual Medical Centre.com
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| Description: |
Information by professional health specialists on colonoscopy, a common procedure that allows examination of the inner surface of the colon (large intestine). |
| Date: |
Jan 2011 |
| Title: |
Abdominal bloating
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| Publisher: |
Virtual Medical Centre.com
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| Description: |
Abdominal bloating is felt as a feeling of fullness, tightness or distension in the abdomen. Bloating is different to abdominal swelling, where the abdomen is actually increased in size, although both of these features may be present. |
| Date: |
Nov 2010 |
| Title: |
Flatulence (gas)
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| Publisher: |
Virtual Medical Centre.com
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| Description: |
Medical information about cause of flatulence gas and cure of flatulence commonly called farting. |
| Date: |
May 2010 |
| Title: |
Barium swallow and barium meal - Summary
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| Publisher: |
Virtual Medical Centre.com
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| Description: |
Both barium swallows and barium meals are investigations of the upper gastrointestinal tract which use a contrast substance called barium which shows up on X-ray. A barium swallow examines the oesophagus to identify any reflux or abnormality, whilst a barium meal examines further down to the stomach and duodenum to investigate causes of bleeding, vomiting or severe upper abdominal pain. |
| Date: |
Feb 2010 |
| Title: |
Barium enema
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| Publisher: |
Virtual Medical Centre.com
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| Description: |
A barium enema procedure inserts a radio-opaque contrast material (barium sulfate) into the rectum. It is used to detect any structural abnormalities, defects in the wall and sections of the colon. |
| Date: |
Feb 2010 |
| Title: |
Colon polyps - myDr.com.au
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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| Description: |
Colon polyps, outgrowths of tissue from the wall of the large bowel or colon, vary in size and shape. |
| Date: |
May 2009 |
| Title: |
MRI scan of the rectum
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| Publisher: |
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR)
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| Description: |
Detailed information for consumers and carers about having an MRI scan of the rectum - including what it is, how to prepare, how it is done, risks and benefits and after effects |
| Date: |
May 2009 |
| Title: |
MRI enterography or enteroclysis
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| Publisher: |
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR)
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| Description: |
Detailed information for consumers and carers about MRI enterography and MRI enteroclysis - including what they are, how to prepare, how they are done, risks and benefits and after effects |
| Date: |
May 2009 |
| Title: |
Suspected bowel obstruction
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| Publisher: |
Department of Health Western Australia
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| Description: |
Diagnostic imaging algorithm for suspected bowel obstruction. |
| Date: |
Apr 2009 |
| Title: |
The story of one complaint
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| Publisher: |
Australian Prescriber
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| Description: |
Shortly after a review of tegaserod was prepared for Australian Prescriber, one of the editorial staff noticed an advertisement for the drug in a medical newspaper. |
| Date: |
Jun 2003 |
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