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Colon Polyps: Fast Facts

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Watch this video to learn about colon polyps and how they can change over time.

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Anatomy of the Digestive System

As food moves along the digestive tract, it is digested. This means it's changed into substances that can be absorbed into the bloodstream.

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Anatomy of the Abdomen and Groin

A detailed look at the abdomen and the groin.

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How the Colon Works

Read on to learn more about the colon, including some helpful diagrams.

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Learning About High Ileostomy Output

High ileostomy output is a health condition that can happen after an ileostomy. An ileostomy is surgery that allows waste to leave your body through an opening (stoma) in your belly and collect in a special pouch.

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Tips to Improve Your Gut Health

The gut contains trillions of bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Together, they're known as the gut microbiota. They help keep you healthy in several ways. The gut supplies nutrients from food to the cells in your body.

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1100 W. Stewart Ave.
Orange, CA 92868
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