Disorders of gut–brain interaction are defined not by biomarkers but by symptoms. How well do you understand the physiologic principles behind functional dyspepsia, IBS, and chronic constipation? Take this...
Chronic diarrhea is a common symptom of many gastrointestinal disorders, including both celiac disease and exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. Do you know the recommended tests for screening patients with...
Test your knowledge of this functional gastrointestinal tract disorder by taking this short quiz based on facts from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
Your patient is a 36-year-old woman who was recently diagnosed with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). At a recent appointment, she asks about lifestyle modifications that could help to lessen the...
Your patient is a 36-year-old woman with a family history of Crohn disease. She tells you that she is concerned about her risk of developing the disease as well and is planning to begin researching...
Your patient is a 27-year-old woman with Celiac disease. She tells you that she avoids eating at restaurants as much as possible and has separate cookware at home specifically for gluten-free cooking. She...
In this interactive quiz, we describe a case of a 29-year-old man who presented with worsening pain and swelling in the posterior aspect of the right thigh. Can you make the diagnosis and treat this...
Marco is a 32-year-old physician who complains of painful rectal fissure. He has already tried a variety of standard treatments, including Sitz baths, topical steroids, and regulation of stool consistency...
Marco is a 32-year-old who has complained of anal fissure, confirmed by anoscopy, for over 3 years. He has used stool softeners, emollients, and topical agents (eg, anal steroids and hemorrhoid treatment).
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