More articles about: Digestive Health

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Got IBD? A Clinical Trial May Be Right for You

A gastroenterologist explains how patients with active inflammatory bowel disease can get early access to newer, potentially better treatments — for free.
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Tackling Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Head On

Learn about nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), including causes, symptoms and treatment approaches offered at Michigan Medicine's Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Clinic.
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This Gaseous Culprit Could Be Causing Your Stomach Pain and Constipation

Meant to control gas production, methane in your gut also can cause discomfort. A Michigan Medicine expert explains the condition — and potential new treatment.
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Why Are Hep C Infections Skyrocketing? Opioid Abuse to Blame

Learn about rising hepatisis c infection rates in the U.S. resulting from opioid abuse. Hep C is a liver-damaging virus that can lead to liver failure.
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What Is Hepatitis? Common Types and Treatments Demystified

Learn about types of hepatitis, how to diagnose hepatitis with the aspartate aminotransferase (AST) test and the alanine aminotransferase (ALT) test, and about hepatitis treatment.
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Traveling with IBD: 4 Key Ways to Prepare

An inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) flare up doesn't have to ruin your travel plans. Get advice for traveling with IBD, including a checklist of things to do and bring.
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What to Do After a Liver Disease Diagnosis

Liver disease diagnosis and treatment depend on the type of liver condition. Here are some thoughts on what’s next for treating liver disease conditions.
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The Risk Factors That Mean You Need a Test for Liver Disease

Tests for liver disease include blood function tests or ultrasounds. Baby boomers have a high risk of liver disease and show other liver damage symptoms.
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What Causes Liver Disease? 5 Myths Dispelled

A Michigan Medicine liver specialist debunks common myths about what causes liver damage. Discover what's true and what's not when it comes to liver disease.
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How to Have a Healthy Liver: Try These Two Big (Yet Simple) Lifestyle Changes

Learn what's good (and bad) for your liver and discover how you can maintain or improve your liver health with two simple lifestyle changes.
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What Does the Liver Do, and How Do I Keep Mine Healthy?

Ever wonder what your liver does? Explore the 500 functions of the liver, including what it does for the digestive system, and find ways to keep your liver healthy.
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5 Easy, Low FODMAP Diet Recipes for Every Meal

Low FODMAP recipes to help you stick to your elimination diet for IBS. Check out these easy low FODMAP diet recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner ideas.
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Low FODMAP Diet Recipes

To help you get started with the Low FODMAP diet, Michigan Medicine provides recipes that only include low FODMAP ingredients.
Holiday foods that leave you feeling bloated, gassy and constipated
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Feeling Bloated, Gassy or Constipated? Easy Adjustments Can Help

Holiday overeating can cause GI problems like feeling bloated, gassy, and constipated. See our tips on how to avoid these GI symptoms before they start.
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Mental Health Therapy Can Help IBS, IBD Patients Manage

U-M psychologist is using cognitive behavioral therapy to help treat GI disorders like irritable bowel syndrome. Learn more about CBT for IBS & IBD treatment.