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Conditions Related to Gastrointestinal Surgery

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Abdominal Pain

Abdominal Pain

Abdominal pain occurs due to multiple causes. Pain due to obstruction in the small intestine appears around or above the umbilicus or belly button. Type of abdominal pain may vary from mild to severe.

Alcohol Effects After Bariatric Surgery

Alcohol Effects After Bariatric Surgery

Gastric sleeve and gastric bypass surgery potentiate the intoxicating effects of alcohol due to its faster rate of absorption into the blood and slower metabolism.

Alcoholic Liver Disease

Alcoholic Liver Disease

Encyclopedia section of medindia gives general information about Alcoholic Liver Disease.

Annular Pancreas / Duodenal Birth Defect

Annular Pancreas / Duodenal Birth Defect

Gastrointestinal surgery, Gastroenterology, Medical Genetics


Appendicitis

Appendicitis

Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix with intense, migrating abdominal pain caused by obstruction due to tumors, feces, or infection.

Appendicitis in Children

Appendicitis in Children

Appendicitis in children produces symptoms of abdominal pain and swelling, nausea, vomiting and fever. Treatment is through surgery.

Bariatric Surgery - Short Term and Long Term Outcomes

Bariatric Surgery - Short Term and Long Term Outcomes

The benefits of bariatric surgery outweigh its side-effects. With the surgery you can lose 45 to 60% of the original weight and this has benefits on blood sugar, sleep and heart disease.

Colo-rectal cancer - Management

Colo-rectal cancer - Management

Treatment for Colorectal Cancers may involve surgery,chemotherapy, radiation therapy or biological therapy. Some people require a combination of treatments.

Colon Polyps

Colon Polyps

A colon polyp is a fleshy growth on the inside of the colon, also called the large intestine. In general, the larger a polyp, the greater the likelihood of cancer.

Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer is a cancer that starts in the colon or the rectum. Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in men.

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Abdominal Pain in Women

Abdominal Pain in Women

Women''s abdominal pain, ranging from muscular strain to pregnancy-related discomfort, requires tailored attention for optimal well-being.

Achalasia

Achalasia

In achalasia food fails to pass into the stomach due to constriction of the lower esophageal sphincter and is accompanied by esophageal aperistalsis.

Acid Base Dietary Balance and its Influence on Our Health and Well-being

Acid Base Dietary Balance and its Influence on Our Health and Well-being

Our lifestyles and eating habits can lead to acid build up and push the body to an unhealthy state. Understanding alkaline body state is important for our long term health.

Acid Peptic Disease

Acid Peptic Disease

Acid peptic diseases are a collective disorder affecting millions of people worldwide. A general description about its pathophysiology, symptoms, etiology, complications, diagnosis and treatment is given.

Ampullary Cancer

Ampullary Cancer

Ampullary cancer is a rare cancer of the ampulla of Vater that connects the common bile duct and pancreatic duct to the small intestine. Symptoms of ampullary cancer include jaundice, weight loss.

Ascites

Ascites

Ascites is fluid collection in the peritoneum usually as a consequence of liver damage commonly seen in cirrhosis. Cancers and tuberculosis can cause ascites due to peritoneal spread of the disease.

Basics of Rare Diseases

Basics of Rare Diseases

Rare or orphan diseases are least understood of all chronic diseases. They are more common than projected and kill more people than cancer and HIV together.

Biliary Atresia

Biliary Atresia

Biliary atresia is a serious condition that occurs due to the obstruction of bile ducts and results in cirrhosis of liver in infants.

Carcinoid Tumors

Carcinoid Tumors

Carcinoid tumors is a benign tumor that results in carcinoid syndrome. Only 8 to 10% of all carcinoid tumors are associated with the carcinoid syndrome.

Cholecystitis / Inflammation of the Gall Bladder

Cholecystitis / Inflammation of the Gall Bladder

Cholecystitis is an inflammation of the gallbladder due to gallstones which block the cystic duct and is mostly triggered by a high fat diet. Eating healthy food and maintaining a normal weight can help prevent this painful condition.

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