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1Radiografía: tracto gastrointestinal superior
Las radiografías del tracto gastrointestinal superior son un procedimiento seguro en el cual se utiliza radiación para obtener imágenes del tracto gastrointestinal superior.

2Gastrointestinal Infections and Diarrhea
Nearly everybody gets diarrhea every once in a while, and it's usually caused by gastrointestinal infections. It's nothing to be embarrassed about. Read this article to learn more.

3Muestra de materia fecal: cultivos bacteriano
Una muestra de materia fecal puede otorgarles a los médicos información valiosa sobre lo que ocurre cuando un niño tiene un problema estomacal, intestinal o en otra parte del tracto gastrointestinal.

4Salmonellosis
Salmonellosis is the medical term for any illness caused by a type of bacteria called Salmonella. People often think of salmonellosis as food poisoning, but food is only one way this bacteria can be spread.

5Dehydration
Your body is about two thirds water. When the water level dips below that level, you could be dehydrated. Read about what causes dehydration, what it does to your body, and how to prevent it.

6Infecciones por campylobacter
Campylobacter es un tipo de bacteria que infecta el tracto gastrointestinal que generalmente se transmite a través de alimentos o agua contaminados. Esto incluye carnes (especialmente el pollo), el agua que se extrae de fuentes contaminadas (riachuelos de la montaña o ríos que están cerca de donde pacen los animales), y leche o productos lácteos que no han sido pasteurizados.

7Digestive System
Most people think digestion begins when you first put food in your mouth. But the digestive process actually starts even before the food hits your taste buds.

8Digestive System
The digestive process starts even before the first bite of food. Find out more about the digestive system and how our bodies break down and absorb the food we eat.

9Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Just like other organs in your body, the intestines can develop problems or diseases. Inflammatory bowel disease is an ongoing illness caused by an inflammation of the intestines.

10Appendicitis
Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, and requires surgery. Find out the symptoms and what doctors do to treat it.