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Crohn’s Disease: Understanding Surgery and Its Role in Treatment

Crohn’s Disease: Understanding Surgery and Its Role in Treatment

What is Crohn’s disease? Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract that can cause various symptoms. While medications and lifestyle changes can manage symptoms, surgery…

Overcoming Constipation: Tips for Relief 

Overcoming Constipation: Tips for Relief 

Constipation, the most common condition characterized by infrequent bowel movements or difficulty passing stools. It occurs when the stool moves slowly through the digestive tract, leading to hardened and dry…

Liver Cirrhosis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Liver Cirrhosis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Liver cirrhosis is a severe condition characterised by scarring of the liver tissue. This scarring prevents the liver’s normal movement and may cause various problems. It is critical to understand…

Prevention and Management of Cirrhosis: A Comprehensive Approach

Prevention and Management of Cirrhosis: A Comprehensive Approach

Cirrhosis is a chronic liver disease characterized by scarring and impaired liver function. While certain factors contributing to cirrhosis, such as genetic disorders, cannot be prevented, there are preventive measures…

Endoscopy: Know More

Endoscopy: Know More

Endoscopy, a minimally invasive medical procedure used to examine a person’s digestive tract. During the procedure, images of the digestive tract can be viewed on a video screen, enabling the…

Aftercare for Endoscopy: Ensuring a Smooth Recovery

Aftercare for Endoscopy: Ensuring a Smooth Recovery

Undergoing an endoscopy is a common medical procedure that allows physicians to visualize and diagnose various gastrointestinal and respiratory conditions. While the procedure itself is relatively safe and minimally invasive,…

Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI): Understanding Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI): Understanding Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency occurs when the pancreas fails to produce sufficient digestive enzymes, such as lipase, protease, and amylase. These enzymes are crucial for breaking down fats, proteins, and carbohydrates…

Introduction to Liver Cancer

Introduction to Liver Cancer

Liver cancer involves primary tumors, which start in the liver, and secondary tumors, which spread from other areas. Although it constitutes about 2% of cancers in the U.S., the prevalence…

Unveiling Liver Failure: Causes, Symptoms, and Vital Preventive Measures

Unveiling Liver Failure: Causes, Symptoms, and Vital Preventive Measures

The liver, a vital organ responsible for numerous functions, can face threats like liver failure. This condition arises when the liver’s ability to function deteriorates, often leading to severe health…

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Pancreatitis

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Pancreatitis

Q: What is pancreatitis? A: Pancreatitis refers to the inflammation of the pancreas, an organ located behind the stomach that plays a vital role in digestion and hormone regulation. Q:…

Pancreatitis Decoded: Understanding the Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Pancreatitis Decoded: Understanding the Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Pancreatitis is a condition characterized by the inflammation of the pancreas, a glandular organ located behind the stomach. It plays a significant role in digestion and hormone regulation. Pancreatitis can…

Decoding Peptic Ulcers: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Decoding Peptic Ulcers: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Peptic ulcer disease is when painful sores appear in the stomach’s lining or the first part of the small intestine (duodenum). A thick layer of mucus protects the stomach from…