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Guang Chen
Apr 21 min read
Hepatic encephalopathy (HE)
Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a condition characterized by brain dysfunction resulting from acute and/or chronic liver dysfunction. The...
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Guang Chen
Apr 21 min read
Dietary fiber
Dietary fiber, also known as roughage, includes the parts of plant foods your body can’t digest or absorb. Unlike other food components,...
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Apr 22 min read
Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis, a condition characterized by advanced fibrosis and architectural distortion of the liver, can lead to several serious...
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Guang Chen
Apr 11 min read
Eosinophilic (o)esophagitis
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic immune system disease that has been identified only in the past two decades. It is...
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Guang Chen
Apr 11 min read
Constipation
Constipation is a common condition that affects people of all ages. It usually means that you’re not passing stools regularly or you’re...
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Guang Chen
Apr 11 min read
Primary Biliary Cholangitis (formally known as Primary Biliary Cirrhosis)
Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC), formerly known as primary biliary cirrhosis, is a rare chronic autoimmune disease that leads to the...
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Guang Chen
Oct 8, 20221 min read
I see mucus when I wipe my bottom. Should I be worried?
The lining of the large intestine makes a natural lubricant called mucus. It is similar to the mucus in the nose when you have a cold....
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