In 2000, a group of doctors from England reported the use of a new instrument for determining the causes of small bowel bleeding. The...
Why do you have Nausea and Vomiting
What is a peptic ulcer, stomach ulcer A peptic ulcer is a sore that can form on the lining of the stomach or duodenum. The duodenum is...
What happens when you have a stomach pain. When you have a stomach ache, you have pain or discomfort in your belly. Sometimes that's the...
SIGMOIDOSCOPY OVERVIEW A flexible sigmoidoscopy is an examination of the lower part of the gastrointestinal tract called the colon or...
pancreatitis symptoms Acute pancreatitis What is pancreatitis?Pancreatitis is a condition that can cause severe belly pain. The pancreas...
Patient education: Cirrhosis of Liver( Cirrhosis liver) What is cirrhosis?Cirrhosis is a disease that scars the liver. The liver is a big...
What is non alcoholic fatty liver disease?Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, sometimes called NAFLD, is a condition in which fat builds up...
What is jaundice?Jaundice is a condition that causes your skin or the whites of your eyes to turn yellow( yellowing of eyes) . It happens...
What is irritable bowel syndrome?Irritable bowel syndrome, or "IBS," is a condition that causes belly pain and problems with bowel...
What is Crohn disease?Crohn disease is a disorder that can cause diarrhea, belly pain, and other symptoms that affect the digestive...
What is ulcerative colitis? Ulcerative colitis is a condition that causes diarrhea, belly pain, and bloody bowel movements. These...
What is hepatitis C?Hepatitis C is a disease that harms the liver. The liver is a big organ in the upper right side of the belly. A virus...
What is hepatitis B?Hepatitis B is a serious disease that can harm the liver and canbrarely lead to liver failure The liver is a big...
What is hepatitis A ?Hepatitis A is an infection that harms the liver. The liver is a big organ in the upper right side of the belly....
What are hemorrhoids?Hemorrhoids( Hemorroids) or piles are swollen veins in the rectum. They can cause itching, bleeding, and pain....
What is acid reflux? acidity. Acid reflux is when the acid that is normally in your stomach backs up into the esophagus. The esophagus is...
What is fibre Fiber is a substance found in some fruits, vegetables, and grains. Most fiber passes through your body without being...
What are vitamins? Vitamins are substances found in food. Most vitamins are substances the body can't make on its own but that it needs...
Healthy eating Why is it important to eat a healthy diet? It's important to eat a healthy diet because eating the right foods can keep...
