intestinal problem

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meanings of intestinal and problem

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intestinal
adjective
uk/ˌɪnˈtes.tɪn.əl/us/ˌɪnˈtes.tɪn.əl/
relating to the intestines (= a long tube through which food travels from the stomach and out of the body while it is ...
problem
noun [C]
uk/ˈprɒb.ləm/us/ˈprɑː.bləm/
a situation, person, or thing that needs attention and needs to be dealt with ...

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In 1989, there were 73,416 cases of giardiasis, a duodenal intestinal problem; in 1992, there were 596,356—an increase of 8·1 times.
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The belts often cause sores in the short-term and lead to intestinal problems later.
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These cereals, mushrooms, and yeast facilitate bowel motility and can be used in amelioration of intestinal problems, particularly obstipation.
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It has been used for intestinal problems and pain, for rheumatism, gout, water retention, and as a diuretic.
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It stimulates blood flow in the abdominal cavity and helps cure stomach ache, indigestion, gastritis and intestinal problems.
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He noticed that many young children suffered from digestive and intestinal problems.
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He suffered intestinal problems and had to go through surgery.
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A recurring joke in the series is his intestinal problems.
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He had suffered from respiratory and intestinal problems for more than a year.
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Beal was medically discharged from the army due to intestinal problems.
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