Bile duct obstruction
A bile duct is the tube that carries bile. Bile is distributed through the bile ducts from the liver to the gallbladder and from the gallbladder to the small...
Complications after inguinal hernia repair
Men and women of any age may have hernias. Hernias are caused by natural weakness in the abdominal wall or out of excessive strain on the abdominal wall, heavy lifting...
Digestive bacterial infection
Various bacteria, viruses, fungi, yeast and parasites may cause lower intestine infections. In some cases, people may also experience these infections because of some mold or due to lack...
Big stomach after eating
Enlarged Stomach after Eating Many people experience their stomachsget bloated after their every meal. This places a certain pressure onthat part of their body and makes them feel uncomfortable...
Symptoms of norovirus
Noroviruses cause gastroenteritis, an illness that is more often than not comprised of diarrhea and/or vomiting. It can often be known as stomach flu, even though it has nothing to...
Down syndrome and gastrointestinal problems
What is Down syndrome? Down syndrome, also called trisomy 21, is the genetic disorder caused by chromosomal abnormalities. People affected with this condition have 47 instead of 46 chromosomes...
Complications of EDG
What is Esophagogastroduodenoscopy? Esophagogastroduodenoscopy is also called upper endoscopy, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, or short EGD. That is a diagnostic procedure that involves a small flexible camera (endoscope) introduced through the...
About chronic gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis is inflammation of the stomach, small intestine and large intestine which develops due to an infection. This results in bouts of diarrhea and vomiting. In this article we will...
Endoscopy for duodenal ulcer
Duodenal ulcers are shallow sores affecting the surface of the duodenum. They develop as a consequence of entrance of stomach acid into the duodenum and irritation of the organ's...
Complications of upper GI endoscopy
Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is a diagnostic procedure done to assess the conditions affecting the upper parts of the gastrointestinal tract. Complications due to this method are rather rare. All the...