9 Most Common Causes That Lead to Peptic Ulcers
Stomach ulcers or peptic ulcers are a general term referring to an open sore or defect in the lining of...
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Stomach ulcers or peptic ulcers are a general term referring to an open sore or defect in the lining of...
Read moreFatty liver is the accumulation of fat within the liver, such that fat comprises more than 5%–6% of your normal...
Read moreAn age-old saying states that you are what you eat. Your diet affects every aspect of your health – from...
Read moreAn ulcer is a kind of erosion or open sore on the surface of an organ or tissue. Ulcers generally...
Read moreThe term gluten intolerance refers to 3 distinct disorders involving the gut and the reactions associated with the gut when...
Read moreOur stomach has a naturally acidic pH, which is essential for the digestion of food and killing any ingested bacteria....
Read moreBile is a greenish-yellow liquid produced by the liver that is essential for fat metabolism during digestion. It also aids...
Read moreThe digestive system includes the mouth with the salivary glands, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, pancreas, and liver. (1)...
Read moreThe gut-brain connection (aka the gut-brain axis) refers to the neurohumoral (nerve and hormonal) pathways between the brain and gastrointestinal...
Read morePolyps are growths that appear as bumps on the lining of the colon. Although they are usually benign, some may...
Read moreAll diseases begin in the gut, and there may be more in the theory than initially presumed. The human gut...
Read moreColitis is a medical condition characterized by inflammation in the colon caused by infection, autoimmune disease, reduced blood flow (ischemia),...
Read moreHepatitis refers to inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis B and C can lead to chronic liver disease, whereas hepatitis C...
Read moreGastroenteritis is characterized by inflammation/irritation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, generally caused by infectious pathogens (bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi) or...
Read moreNon-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a metabolic liver disease caused by an imbalance in the intake, formation, and utilization...
Read moreThe liver is a vital solid organ located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen. Weighing about 1.5%–2.5% of...
Read moreAcute pancreatitis is an irritation of the pancreas that can lead to serious inflammation throughout the body. It is very...
Read moreCancer is regarded as a silent killer as it mostly shows symptoms in its advanced stages when it may be...
Read moreUlcers refer to sores that develop on the inner lining of the stomach or intestine and cause pain. Peptic ulcers...
Read morePinworms or threadworms are intestinal parasites that can trigger a highly contagious infection cycle once they find their way into...
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