Digestive System Articles A-Z

Lactose Intolerance

Between 30 and 50 million Americans are lactose intolerant (unable to digest a sugar called lactose). This eMedTV Web page offers an overview of the causes, symptoms, and treatment of lactose intolerance.

Lactose Intolerance and Bone Health

There may be a link between lactose intolerance and bone health. However, as this eMedTV article explains, we still don't know if lactose intolerance causes osteoporosis. This page provides an overview of lactose intolerance and bone health.

Lactose Intolerance and Calcium

Lactose intolerance can make it difficult for you to get enough calcium. This eMedTV page discusses lactose intolerance and calcium in detail, including information on how much calcium is recommended and how to get more calcium in your diet.

Lactose Intolerance Information

Lactose Intolerance Research

As this eMedTV Web page explains, one of the current goals of lactose intolerance research is to find out if new approaches are safe and effective. This page focuses on the goals, accomplishments, and safety of lactose intolerance research.

Lactose Intolerance Symptoms

Nausea, gas, and diarrhea are common lactose intolerance symptoms. The information in this eMedTV segment highlights these and other signs and symptoms, and discusses certain conditions that may produce similar symptoms.

Lactose Intolerance Testing

As this eMedTV page explains, the lactose tolerance test, hydrogen breath test, and stool acidity test are common forms of lactose intolerance testing. This page describes how these tests work and explains why they are used.

Lactose Intolerance Treatment

Lactose intolerance treatment usually starts with modifying one's diet. As this eMedTV article explains, many people also take lactase tablets to help with digestion. This page covers the different options for lactose intolerance treatment.

Lactose Intolerence

Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose (the major sugar found in milk). This eMedTV article takes a look at this condition and provides a link to more information. Lactose intolerence is a common misspelling of lactose intolerance.

Lactose Intolorance

Lactose intolerance occurs when a person is unable to digest lactose, the major sugar found in milk. This eMedTV resource describes this condition and its treatment. Lactose intolorance is a common misspelling of lactose intolerance.

Lactose Intolorence

A person with lactose intolerance is unable to digest lactose (a substance found in milk). This part of the eMedTV site describes lactose intolerance, including how it is diagnosed. Lactose intolorence is a common misspelling of lactose intolerance.

Lactosse Intollerance

Lactose intolerance occurs when a person is unable to digest lactose, the major sugar found in milk. This eMedTV selection provides an overview of this condition and its symptoms. Lactosse intollerance is a common misspelling of lactose intolerance.

Las Primeras Semanas

Las Primeras Semanas

Leaving the Facility After a Colonoscopy

This video clip explains what will happen when you leave the facility after colonoscopy.

Leaving the Facility After a Colonoscopy- Diabetic Information

This multimedia clip explains what diabetics need to be aware of with this procedure.

Leaving the Facility After an Upper Endoscopy -- Diabetic Information

This multimedia clip explains what diabetics need to be aware of with this procedure.

Leaving the Hospital (Upper Endoscopy)

This video discusses discharge instructions after having an EGD.

Leaving the Hospital After ERCP

This multimedia clip discusses possible discharge instructions following an ERCP.

Leaving the Hospital After ERCP With Sphincterotomy

This multimedia clip discusses possible discharge instructions following an ERCP.

Leaving the Hospital After ERCP With Sphincterotomy -- Information for Diabetic Patients

This video explains what diabetic patients can expect after leaving the hospital.

Liver Anatomy

Because the liver does so many important things for your body, you can't live without one. This video clip offers an overview of what your liver does.

Liver Biopsy

As this video clip explains, a liver biopsy is a procedure in which a small piece of tissue is removed from your liver, and then studied under a microscope to check for signs of liver inflammation and damage.

Liver Biopsy

As this video clip explains, a liver biopsy is a procedure in which a small piece of tissue is removed from your liver, and then studied under a microscope to check for signs of liver inflammation and damage.

Liver Biopsy for Liver Donor Evaluation

Doctors may perform a liver biopsy for liver donor evaluation to ensure that your liver is healthy. This eMedTV segment describes the procedure, which consists of inserting a needle to quickly remove a piece of tissue from the liver.

Liver Donation

Liver donation is a two-step process that involves a complete medical evaluation before the actual surgery. This eMedTV Web page explains the process, including a description of the medical evaluation and things to consider before donating.

Liver Donation Alternatives

As this eMedTV Web page explains, if you decide not to participate in liver donation, alternatives for the patient include staying on the donor list until another one is available or receiving a liver from someone else.

Liver Donation Alternatives

You may choose not to continue as a possible liver donor. This video clip explains what will happen if this decision is made.

Liver Donation Evaluation

As this eMedTV Web page explains, a liver donation evaluation helps to ensure that you are healthy, have the right blood type, and have a good-sized liver. This page also describes common tests used during the evaluation, such as a CT scan or MRI.

Liver Donation Facts

This multimedia clip explains in detail the facts about liver donation you need to know.

Liver Donation Support

Liver donation support can be obtained from an advocate doctor or from certain associations. This eMedTV resource explains how this support from doctors and agencies can help address all your questions and concerns prior to surgery.

Liver Donation Surgery

Liver donation surgery is the process of replacing someone's diseased liver with part of your healthy liver. This eMedTV article further discusses the purpose of the surgery and offers a detailed description of the surgery itself.

Liver Donation Surgery - Introduction

This interactive video provides an introduction to liver donation surgery.

Liver Donation Surgery - Summary

This video summary provides an overview of living donor liver transplant surgery.

Liver Donation Surgery -- Getting Started

This video clip explains what happens prior to your liver transplant surgery.

Liver Donation Surgery -- Leaving the Hospital

This video clip describes what will happen when you leave the hospital after your surgery.

Liver Donation Surgery -- Time in the Hospital

This multimedia clip explains how long you can expect to stay in the hospital after your surgery.

Liver Donation Surgery and the Operating Room

This page from the eMedTV archives describes a liver donation surgery operating room in detail. By familiarizing yourself with the machines and instruments in the operating room before the surgery, you will be less overwhelmed by the equipment.

Liver Donation Surgery Complications

During liver donation surgery, complications may occur, such as bleeding or allergic reactions. This page of the eMedTV Web site lists both minor and major complications that can potentially occur affecting the liver, spleen, or bile duct.

Liver Donation Surgery Recovery

After liver donation surgery, recovery consists of follow-up doctor visits and avoiding strenuous activity. This eMedTV segment offers more information on the recovery process, including what to expect and tips on relieving surgery-related pain.

Liver Donation Surgery Recovery - Introduction

This video clip points out a few important issues about your recovery from surgery.

Liver Donation Surgery Recovery - Summary

This video clip discusses the issues surrounding your liver donation.

Liver Donation Surgery Risks -- Abnormal Scar Formation

This multimedia clip discusses the possibility of abnormal scar formation.

Liver Donation Surgery Risks -- Allergic Reaction to Medications

This video explains that there is a possibility of allergic reactions to the medications used during surgery.

Liver Donation Surgery Risks -- Bile Duct Problems

This multimedia clip describes possible bile duct problems.

Liver Donation Surgery Risks -- Bleeding and Blood Vessel Damage

This video describes possible bleeding and blood vessel damage.

Liver Donation Surgery Risks -- Blood Clots

This video clip discusses the risks of blood clots due to liver transplant surger.

Liver Donation Surgery Risks -- Blood Transfusion

This interactive video explains when a blood transfustion may be necessary.

Liver Donation Surgery Risks -- Bowel Obstruction

This video discusses the risk of developing a bowel obstruction.

Liver Donation Surgery Risks -- Delayed Return of Intestinal Function

Sometimes the intestines take a little longer than usual to start working again. This video clip describes what will be done if this occurs in your situation.

Liver Donation Surgery Risks -- Depression

This video explains that depression can occur following liver transplant surgery.

Liver Donation Surgery Risks -- Final Thoughts

Certain problems are possible with liver transplant surgery, and this video clip describes some of the most common.

Liver Donation Surgery Risks -- Fluid Buildup in the Chest

This video explains what happens when fluid accumulates in the chest.

Liver Donation Surgery Risks -- Hernia

This video explains the possiblity of developing a hernia after liver transplant surgery.

Liver Donation Surgery Risks -- Infections

This video discusses the possibility of developing an infection from liver transplant surgery.

Liver Donation Surgery Risks -- Spleen Damage

This video discusses possible spleen damage that may occur during liver transplant surgery.

Liver Donation Tests -- CT Scan

This interactive video explains what to expect when having a CT scan done on your liver.

Liver Donation Tests -- Electrocardiogram

This multimedia video describes the process of an electrocardiogram.

Liver Donation Tests -- Liver Angiogram

This video explains how healthcare providers perform an angiogram to see liver.

Liver Donation Tests -- Liver Biopsy

As this video clip explains, a liver biopsy is a procedure in which a small piece of tissue is removed from your liver, and then studied under a microscope to check for signs of liver inflammation and damage.

Liver Donation Tests -- Liver Ultrasound

This video clip describes the process of having an ultrasound done on your liver.

Liver Donation Tests --MRI

This video describes the process of having an MRI done on your liver.

Liver Donor Surgery - Other Effects

Over 9 out of 10 liver or kidney donors say that if they had to do it over again, they would definitely still donate a liver section or kidney. This video talks about quality of life after being a donor.

Liver Donor Surgery -- The Details

This video explains the process of liver donation from the perspective of the donor.

Liver Donor Transplant Evaluation -- An Introduction

This video clip describes the process of liver donation.

Liver Donor Transplant Evaluation - Presentation Summary

This video summary provides an overview of living donor liver transplant surgery.

Liver Donor's Perspective - In-Depth

This video explains the process of liver donation from the perspective of the donor.

Liver Problems

A variety of problems can affect the liver. This interactive video clip explains some of the most common.

Liver Problems Requiring a Liver Transplant

A variety of problems can affect the liver. This interactive video clip explains some of the most common.

Liver Transplant -- Donor's Perspective Overview

This interactive video discusses liver donation surgery.

Liver Transplant Issues

This video explains important issues to be aware of as a liver donor.

Liver Transplant Recipient's Perspective -- In-depth

This video describes what will happen during the recipient's liver transplant.

Liver Transplant Recipient's Perspective -- In-depth

This video describes what will happen during the recipient's liver transplant.

Liver Transplant Recipient's Perspective -- Overview

This video describes a liver transplant from the the recipient's perspective.

Liver Transplant Rejection - In-Depth

As explained in this video clip, most people experience some amount of transplant rejection, but it can usually be reversed or kept to a minimum with medications.

Liver Transplant Rejection - Overview

There is the possibility that the recipient's body may attack the new liver. This video clip discusses this possibility in more detail.

Living Donor Liver Transplant Issues

As this eMedTV page explains, you should be aware of some things before undergoing a living donor liver transplant; issues include financial difficulties, insurance problems, and time off work. Some donors may be reimbursed for surgery-related costs.

Long-Term Recovery Information (Liver Donation Surgery)

This interactive video provides some long-term recovery information.

Lubiprostone

Lubiprostone is a prescription drug used to treat chronic idiopathic constipation and IBS with constipation. This eMedTV page offers a detailed overview of this medication, describing how it works, potential side effects, and tips on taking the drug.

Lubiprostone Dosage

The recommended lubiprostone dosage for treating chronic idiopathic constipation is 24 mcg twice daily. This eMedTV resource also offers lubiprostone dosing guidelines for treating IBS with constipation in women and provides tips for taking the medicine.

Lubiprostone for IBS

On this eMedTV Web page, the IBS medication lubiprostone is discussed. Information includes its dosing, side effects, warnings, precautions, and drug interactions.

Magnesium Citrate .... Just a Reminder

This video offers some important tips to keep in mind following your procedure.

Magnesium Citrate Bowel Prep -- Final Thoughts

This video explains the importance of doing your bowel prep before your colonoscopy.

Magnesium Citrate Bowel Prep Instructions

This clip explains the bowel prep instructions you will be given, including how to take magnesium citrate.

Major Colonoscopy Complications

This multimedia video clip lists the major complications associated with colonoscopy.

Major Complications -- ERCP With Sphincterotomy

This interactive video explains some of the major complications of this procedure.

Major Liver Donor Surgery Problems

Major problems can occur with this procedure, which this interactive video clip describes.

Major Problems With Liver Donation Surgery

Major problems can occur with this procedure, which this interactive video clip describes.

Medicamentos

Medicamentos

Mental Health Evaluation - Liver Transplant

This video explains how each person who decides to be a liver donor will undergo a mental health evaluation.

Mental Health Evaluation for Liver Donation

A mental health evaluation is important for liver donation applicants. This eMedTV article explains how the evaluation helps ensure that you are donating for the right reasons, are prepared for the surgery, and are not influenced by outside pressure.

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