Digestive Disorders

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All Wellness Library articles (6 items)Wellness Library

> How You Can Beat the Stomach-Ulcer Bug
> Irritable Bowel Syndrome
> Is It a Milk Allergy or Intolerance?

Celiac Disease Can Harm Digestion
Celiac disease, or celiac sprue, is a digestive disease that damages the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food.

All Adult Health Library articles (10 items)Adult Health Library

> Diet for Lactose Intolerance
> Diverticular Disease
> Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)/Heartburn

Celiac Disease
Detailed information on celiac disease, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

All Pediatric Health Library articles (6 items)Pediatric Health Library

> Digestive Disorders in Children
> Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER)
> Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)/Heartburn in Children

Digestive Diagnostic Procedures for Children
Detailed information on common diagnostic procedures for digestive disorders in children

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Kefir Tolerated by Lactose-Intolerant Adults

For lactose-intolerant adults, drinking fermented milk can eliminate or drastically reduce symptoms related to lactose intolerance, according to the American Dietetic Association. Researchers believe microbes in this fermented milk -- called kefir -- possess the enzyme necessary to digest lactose. Kefir is slightly more expensive than plain milk. It tastes slightly tart and has the consistency of liquid yogurt.

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