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colitis |
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- Colitis is a general term that refers to the inflammation of the bowel, or large intestine. |
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celiac disease-nutrition |
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- Coeliac disease is a chronic digestive disorder that affects the small intestine. It can begin at any stage of life, from infancy through adulthood. The disease varies in severity from person to person. People with coeliac disease have an intolerance or a reaction to gliadin, which is a component of gluten. Gluten and gliadin are found in several common grains. |
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lactose tolerance test |
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- This test determines if a person is lacking an intestinal enzyme called lactase. This test is no longer commonly used in Australia. |
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irritable bowel syndrome |
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