Digestive Conditions

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About our Digestive System

What is the digestive system, how it works and the tests used for diagnosis.

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Barrett’s Esophagus

Learn about this unique condition that 800,000 Canadians are living with.

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Celiac Disease

Supporting you to live positively with this life-long sensitivity to ingested gluten.

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Colon Cancer

Understand the risk factors, signs and symptoms, and tests for colon cancer.

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Constipation

Tips and tools to help you understand constipation and how to live with it.

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Cow’s Milk Allergy

Understand more about this common food allergy in infants and children.

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Diarrhea

What it is, its causes and when you should be concerned about diarrhea.

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Diverticular Disease

Learn about this condition of the large bowel, its symptoms and its variants.

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Dyspepsia

Chronic heartburn, acid, and bloating can significantly impact your quality of life.

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E.coli GI Infection

Commonly called E.coli, understand this infection of the large intestines.

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Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Learn about this long-term immune condition and how to manage it.

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Esophageal Cancer

Helping you understand this cancer of the tissues lining the esophagus.

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Gastroparesis

Symptoms, tests and treatment for this condition of delayed gastric emptying.

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GERD

Learn about the common disorder GERD, its impact, symptoms and treatments.

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Hemorrhoids

Types of hemorrhoids, prevention and living with this uncomfortable condition.

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IBD: Crohn’s Disease

What is Crohn’s, tips and support for people with this debilitating disease.

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IBD: Ulcerative Colitis

Learn about this chronic disorder of the large intestine, its tests and symptoms.

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Understand the signs, symptoms and treatment options for living with IBS.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Lactose Intolerance

Impacting more than 7 million Canadians understand more about this condition.

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Pancreatic Cancer

Understand this often late diagnosed cancer of the pancreas and its impacts.

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Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency

Helping you understand and live with pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (PEI).

Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency
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Pancreatitis

Learn the signs, symptoms, and tests for this acute or chronic condition.

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Peptic Ulcer & H. Pylori

How to recognize the symptoms and get your peptic ulcer questions answered.

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The Microbiome

Trillions of microorganisms living in the gut, comprised of dozens of different species.

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