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1. body position during sleep that may help symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease
2. enlarged veins in the rectum that cause itching and burning

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1. increasing this in the diet may help treat constipation
2. an artificial opening in the body

Explanation:

1. Sleeping on the left - side can help with gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms as it keeps the stomach below the esophagus and reduces acid back - flow.
2. Hemorrhoids are enlarged veins in the rectum that cause itching and burning.
3. Increasing fiber in the diet can help treat constipation by adding bulk to the stool.
4. A stoma is an artificial opening in the body, often created during surgery.

Answer:

1. Left - side sleeping
2. Hemorrhoids
3. Fiber
4. Stoma