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Problems Affecting the Lower Digestive Tract

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There are many problems that may affect the lower digestive tract that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.

Constipation

Encopresis

Hirschsprung's Disease

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Intussusception

Intestinal Malrotation/Volvulus

Pyloric Stenosis

Meckel's Diverticulum

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