Diverticular disease Diverticular disease is a disease where pouch-like structures, called diverticulum, develop through points of weakness in the wall of your large intestine. Diverticular disease is found equally in male and female population. It is very common and up to 60% of people over the age of 60 have diverticuli in their [...]
Ulcerative colitis Ulcerative colitis is a disease of a part of the digestive system called large intestine or colon. This occurs when the colon is inflamed and sores called ‘’ulcers’’ are developed. The disease usually presents with diarrhea that could be bloody, abdominal pain or cramps, and weakness. We do not know the [...]
Viral hepatitis Viral hepatitis is a disease that harms your liver, an organ inside your body with many important functions including the detoxification of your body. This injury can range from a small, self-limited injury to a more serious injury that could lead to permanent damage where the liver becomes stiff, a condition [...]
Hemorrhoids, anal fissure Hemorrhoid disease is caused by swollen vessels (veins) in the rectum, (lowest part of your gut). Common symptoms include discomfort, irritation, leakage of stool and bleeding. Hemorrhoidal disease is very common, more than 10 million people in the U.S. suffer from hemorrhoids. You may be able to feel or see [...]
S.I.B.O. Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a condition in which your small bowel has a higher number of microbes that are normally present inside your gut. Multiple disorders can predispose or be responsible for this abnormality, including anatomic changes inside your bowel from a previous surgery, medication use, or slow motility of [...]
Constipation Constipation is the most common digestive problem that makes it hard for you to have a bowel movement. Bowel movement might be too hard, too small and overall uncomfortable for you. This disease seriously affects the quality of life for millions of patients regardless of their age or gender. Constipation could be [...]
Heartburn One of the most common conditions seen in a gastroenterology office is Heartburn also known as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). What happens is that acid, which is made in the stomach, shoots up into your food pipe and irritates its lining. Symptoms include burning in the chest or throat, acid taste in [...]
Dysphagia and swallowing disorders Dysphagia is the medical term for ‘’difficulty swallowing’’. The problem can originate from the mouth, throat or the tube that connects your mouth to your stomach, the esophagus. Symptoms include difficulty or pain when swallowing, feeling like food is stuck in your throat or chest, coughing or gagging when [...]
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