National Digestive Diseases
Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC)

A service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), National Institutes of Health (NIH)

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Dietary Fiber and Digestive Diseases

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Constipation
Defines constipation and describes its development, diagnosis, and treatment. Also highlights some misconceptions about constipation.
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Diarrhea
Includes general information about diarrhea and the causes.  Covers diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. 
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Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
Defines diverticulosis and diverticulitis and provides information about symptoms, causes, complications, and treatment.
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Fecal Incontinence
Explains causes, diagnosis, and treatment of fecal incontinence, or bowel control problems. Includes information about eating, diet, and nutrition, and fecal incontinence in children.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Describes the causes, symptoms, tests to rule out more serious intestinal diseases, and lifestyle and medical approaches to symptom management.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Children
Defines irritable bowel syndrome. Describes diagnostic criteria and treatment, and offers guidelines for parents.
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What I need to know about Bowel Control (Easy-to-Read)
Describes bowel control problems, or fecal incontinence, and its causes, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment. Provides tips for doctor visits and coping with bowel control problems.
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En Español
Lo que usted debe saber sobre el control intestinal (Lectura fácil)
Define los problemas de control intestinal, también llamados incontinencia fecal, y describe cómo funciona el control normal de los intestinos. Explica en detalle las causas, factores de riesgo, diagnóstico y tratamiento. Proporciona consejos sobre cómo hablar con el médico y maneras de sobrellevar los problemas de control intestinal.
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What I need to know about Diarrhea (Easy-to-Read)
Discusses the causes of diarrhea and the dangers of dehydration. Provides suggestions for easing the symptoms of diarrhea in adults and children. Offers strategies for avoiding traveler’s diarrhea.
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En Español
Lo que usted debe saber sobre la diarrhea (Lectura fácil)
Ofrece información sobre las causas de la diarrea y los riesgos de la deshidratación. Ofrece sugerencias para aliviar los síntomas de la diarrea en adultos y en niños. Presenta sugerencias para evitar la diajera del viajero.
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What I need to know about Diverticular Disease (Easy-to-Read)
Offers an overview of diverticular disease and explains the symptoms, causes, and treatment. Offers tips about how to reduce symptoms and complications through diet.
PDF Version (386 KB) *

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En Español
Lo que usted debe saber sobre la enfermedad Diverticular (Lectura fácil)
Presenta información general acerca de la enfermedad diverticular y explica los síntomas, causas y tratamiento. Ofrece sugerencias en como disminuir los síntomas y las complicaciones mediante la dieta.
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What I need to know about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Easy-to-Read)
Defines irritable bowel syndrome, explains the causes and symptoms, and outlines available treatment options.
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Page last updated January 18, 2013


The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse is a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health.

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