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Did you know that the surface area of the small intestine is equal to that of a tennis court? Come visit our guide to the digestive tract to learn more about this amazing system of organs. Click here for our animated tour. Gas, bloating, abdominal cramping: Do these signal run-of-the-mill constipation or a more complicated ailment? Find out more about what these common symptoms -- and others -- can mean. • Abdominal pain and symptoms chart • Flatulence • Heartburn One in four Americans -- 60 million to 70 million -- are afflicted by disorders such as diarrhea, indigestion, and constipation. Find out exactly what you need to know about the problem that's bothering you. • Constipation • Diarrhea • Gallstones • Dyspepsia (Indigestion) • Irritable bowel syndrome • Ulcers • GERD You've just come back from a relaxing vacation overseas and are ready to get back to work, but your intestines refuse to cooperate. It's possible that the cramping and diarrhea you feel are signs that you've picked up a parasite. Check out some of the less familiar abdominal diseases here: • Travelers' diarrhea • Celiac disease • Colorectal cancer • Crohn's disease • Pancreatitis • Ulcerative colitis When it comes to digestive ailments, particularly those that are annoying or embarrassing, many of us are looking for a quick fix. But exercising, reducing stress, and overhauling our diets is often the best way to get rid of these problems for good. • Freeing yourself from digestive distress • Gut feelings: The mind-body connection • Gas? Indigestion? Stop smoking • Farewell to flatulence • Probiotics: Do they really work?

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• Abdominal Pain and Symptoms Chart • Adhesion • Amebiasis • Anal fissure • Animated Guide to the Digestive System • Appendicitis • Barium enema • Campylobacteriosis • Celiac Disease • Checklist: GERD • Cholangitis • Colonoscopy • Colorectal Cancer • Colorectal polyps • Colostomy • Constipation FAQ • Crohn's Disease • Diarrhea • Digital Rectal Exam • Diverticulitis • Dysentery • Esophageal cancer • Farewell to Flatulence • First Person: Love Those Chips! • Food Poisoning: How to Avoid It • Freeing Yourself From Digestive Distress • GERD • Gallstones • Gastritis, Ulcers, and H. pylori • Gastroenteritis • Gastrointestinal bleeding • Giardia • Gut Feelings: The Mind-Body Connection • Heartburn: Symptoms and Treatment • Hernia FAQ • Indigestion (Dyspepsia) • Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Causes and Treatment • Lactose Intolerance FAQ • Nonalcoholic Cirrhosis • Pain Relievers and Intestinal Disorders • Pancreatitis • Pancreatitis • Probiotics • Proctitis • Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Food Safety? • Quiz: What Do You Know About Constipation? • Rectal prolapse • Safe Ways to Prepare Fish • Sigmoidoscopy • Smoking and Digestive Problems • Special Report: Delusions of Parasitosis • Special Report: Fun Flatulence Facts • Special Report: Sushi Worms • Travelers' Diarrhea • Ulcerative Colitis • Ulcers

Useful Sites • Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America • Health World: Herbal Care for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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