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Before moving to metabolism, in this chapter you will learn about some common digestive problems.

5.1: Peptic Ulcers
5.2: Gallstones
It is estimated that up to 1 million Americans are hospitalized annually as a result of gallstones, making it the most common of all digestive diseases. Gallstones are formed when bile hardens in the gallbladder. 80% of gallstones are a result of cholesterol precipitation, while 20% are a result of bile pigment precipitation. The cause of gallstones is unknown.
5.3: Irritable Bowel Syndrome
5.4: Inflammatory Bowel Disease
5.5: Celiac Disease and Gluten
5.6: Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
5.7: Hemorrhoids

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