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Welcome to our health education library. The information shared below is provided to you as an educational and informational source only and is not intended to replace a medical examination or consultation, or medical advice given to you by a physician or medical professional.
  • All
  • Acid Reflux and GERD
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Diagnostic Procedures
  • Diseases and Conditions
  • Infectious Disease
  • Procedures and Treatments
  • Special Diets
  • Tube Feeding
All
  • All
  • Acid Reflux and GERD
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Diagnostic Procedures
  • Diseases and Conditions
  • Infectious Disease
  • Procedures and Treatments
  • Special Diets
  • Tube Feeding

What Is Acid Reflux?

How Reflux Affects Your Throat Do you have to clear your throat or cough often? Are you hoarse? Do you have difficulty swallowing? If...
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Anatomy Of The Digestive System

Food gives the body the energy needed for life. The digestive system breaks food down into basic nutrients that can be used by the...
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How The Liver Works

The liver is in the upper right part of the abdomen. Most of it is protected by the ribs. It is a vital organ...
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Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is used to view the inside of your lower digestive tract (colon and rectum). It can help screen for colon cancer and can also...
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Lower GI Endoscopy

Lower GI endoscopy allows your doctor to view your lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Your entire colon and rectum can be examined (colonoscopy). Or just the rectum and...
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Sigmoidoscopy

Sigmoidoscopy is a procedure used to view the lower colon. This test can help find the source of abdominal pain, bleeding, and changes in bowel...
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