Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative Colitis is an inflammatory disease that causes ulcers and prolonged inflammation in the digestive tract. Ulcerative Colitis also affects the Colon or the innermost lining of the large intestine… Read more »
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Appendicitis
Appendicitis may occur when the appendix becomes blocked by a foreign body, often by stool, or cancer. This blockage may also occur from any infection, since the appendix swells in… Read more »
Inguinal Hernia
An inguinal hernia is a condition that occurs in the groin area when fatty or intestinal tissues push through the inguinal canal. Symptoms of inguinal hernia include a bulge in… Read more »
Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas. Gallstones and drinking a lot of alcohol are the most common causes of pancreatitis. Abdominal pain is one of the symptoms of pancreatitis…. Read more »
Bowel Obstruction
A bowel obstruction is when your large or small intestines were completely or partially blocked. This will prevent fluids, gas and food from moving normally through the intestines. Because of… Read more »
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Peptic ulcer disease are painful sores in the lining of the stomach or first part of the small intestine, called the duodenum. One of the causes of Peptic Ulcer Disease… Read more »
Abdominal Adhesions
Abdominal adhesions are bands of tissue that form between abdominal tissues and organs. They cause tissues and organs in the abdominal cavity to stick together. One of the common… Read more »
Proctitis
Proctitis is an inflammation of the lining of the rectum and anus. It is usually caused by underlying medical conditions such as sexually transmitted infections (STIs), autoimmune diseases (such… Read more »
Foodborne Illnesses
Foodborne Illnesses, sometimes called foodborne disease or food poisoning, is any illness resulting from the consumption of contaminated food, pathogenic bacteria, viruses, or parasites that contaminate food, as well… Read more »
Gastritis
Gastritis can be acute (occur suddenly) or chronic (occur gradually). It is an irritation, inflammation or erosion of the lining of the stomach. The most common symptoms of gastritis… Read more »