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Briefly discusses diverticular bleeding. Explains what diverticular bleeding is. Looks at causes, and symptoms such as severe

Diverticulitis is a condition that happens when pouches that form in the wall of your large intestine get inflamed or infected

Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland. It helps regulate the natural sleep-wake cycle. Light affects how much

Normally, the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth and the stomach) contracts to move food and liquids from the mouth to

An ostomy is a surgical procedure in which an opening is created in the body for the discharge of body wastes. The term ostomy is

Several types of hard and soft contact lenses are available. Consult an eye doctor who is willing to work with you to select the

Amylase is an enzyme that changes complex sugars (starches) into simple sugars during digestion. Levels of amylase in the blood

Lipase is an enzyme that helps digest fats. Its exact functions vary slightly depending on where in the body it is produced. The

Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a condition in which the top of a baby's thighbone doesn't fit securely into the hip

Gives info on test for BNP hormone to tell how well the heart works. Tells how BNP checks for heart failure. Tells how to get