Digestive System Articles A-Z
Lactose intolerance is a condition in which a person is unable to digest lactose (a sugar found in milk). 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
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 can include nausea, gas, and diarrhea. The information in this eMedTV segment highlights these and other lactose intolerance symptoms, and discusses certain conditions that may produce similar symptoms.
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 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 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 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.
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.
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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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 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.
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.
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 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 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 -- B |