Tummy Topics: The Painful Truth

GI DISORDERS NEWSLETTER
From WebMD
Week of September 14

In This Issue:
> Spread of Colon Cancer Often Unchecked
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e18D0Nec4j0F30BTmU0EP
> Ulcerative Colitis Feeds on Stress
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e18D0Nec4j0F30BTmV0EQ
> Constipation and Bleeding: What's the Cause?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e18D0Nec4j0F30BTmW0ER

Today's Top Story: Tummy Topics: The Painful Truth
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e18D0Nec4j0F30BTmX0ES
How much do you know about your stomach and its role in digestion? Not
so much, if you are like most of us, according to experts.
Also See:
> How to Eat Well With IBD
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e18D0Nec4j0F30BTmY0ET
> Growing Up With IBD
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e18D0Nec4j0F30BTmZ0EU
> What's the Story With Chocolate?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e18D0Nec4j0F30BTma0Eb

HEALTH NEWS HEADLINES

Spread of Colon Cancer Often Unchecked
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e18D0Nec4j0F30BTmU0EP
Study shows that more than 60% of U.S. hospitals fail to follow
guidelines for checking lymph nodes of patients to see whether cancer
has spread.

More Headlines You Shouldn't Miss
> Do Fruits, Vegetables Lower Colon Cancer Risk?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e18D0Nec4j0F30BTmb0Ec
> Nearly 1 in 4 Women Have Pelvic Floor Disorder
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e18D0Nec4j0F30BTmc0Ed
> How Common Is Female Incontinence?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e18D0Nec4j0F30BTmd0Ee
> FDA Approves Chemo Nausea Patch
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e18D0Nec4j0F30BTme0Ef
> Diabetes Hinders Gastric Bypass Success
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e18D0Nec4j0F30BTmf0Eg

EDITOR'S PICKS

Ulcerative Colitis Feeds on Stress
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e18D0Nec4j0F30BTmV0EQ
While stress hasn't been shown to cause ulcerative colitis, research
shows it can increase the risk of flare-ups.
Also See:
> Diagnosing Ulcerative Colitis
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e18D0Nec4j0F30BTmg0Eh
> Why Colon Polyps Are Important
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e18D0Nec4j0F30BTmh0Ei
> The Symptoms of Colon Cancer
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e18D0Nec4j0F30BTmi0Ej

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> Stop Taking So Many Bathroom Breaks
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MEMBERS ARE TALKING

From the Common Digestive Disorders Support Group message board:
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Constipation and Bleeding: What's the Cause?
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A member reports being constipated and having difficulty going to the
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