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People with kidney disease are more likely to get heart disease. Learn how heart disease and kidney disease are related and how you can protect yourself.

Lea un resumen sobre las pruebas y diagnóstico de la enfermedad de los riñones.

Describes celiac disease, a digestive disorder that damages the small intestine in people who cannot tolerate gluten, it's symptoms, causes, and treatment.

Outlines reasons for cystoscopy and ureteroscopy. Explains the preparation involved. Describes the procedures and what patients can expect afterward.

Overview of peptic (stomach) ulcers, including the causes, link to NSAID pain medicines, symptoms, treatments, and foods to avoid.

Inflammation of your appendix. If a surgeon doesnt remove an inflamed appendix, it will likely burst, or rupture.

Read about causes, diagnosis, and treatment of bowel control problems including information on diet and nutrition, and fecal incontinence in children.

This feature article describes dermatitis herpetiformis, a condition that affects 15 to 25 percent of people with celiac disease.

Read about symptoms and management of lactose intolerance, a condition in which you have digestive symptoms after you consume foods or drinks that have lactose.

Defines cystocele, explains the causes, and describes symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.