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Ulcerative Colitis

How does Ulcerative Colitis affect our life and health?

Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation and ulcers in the digestive tract and affects the innermost lining of the large intestine (i.e., colon) and rectum. It causes diarrhea with blood, cramping, and urgency. It affects men and women equally, appears to be hereditary, and occurs in people of […]

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What are the reasons for causing Abdominal Pain?

What are the reasons for causing Abdominal Pain? Gastroesophageal reflux disease (acidity, heartburn, vomiting) Dyspepsia (gas, bloating, distension of abdomen) Irritable bowel syndrome ( mucus in stools, chronic diarrhea, loose bowel movements/constipation) Loss of appetite/weight loss Inflammatory bowel disease, e.g., ulcerative colitis/Crohn’s disease. Elevated SGOT, SGPT levels (could be due to chronic Hepatitis B or

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Are you aware of the different types of Gastric diseases?

Gastric diseases are diseases related to the stomach, intestine, liver, and associated disorders. Jaundice –viral hepatitis, obstructive jaundice, and biliary stone disease. Ulcers – Peptic ulcers, Gastric ulcers, Esophageal ulcers Chronic liver disease –  Liver Cirrhosis, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Variceal bleeding, portal hypertension, Ascites Gastrointestinal Bleeding (haematemesis/melena / fresh blood per rectum) GERD– Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (heartburn,

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Do you know Celiac Disease is an autoimmune disorder?

Celiac disease is a digestive disorder that can damage your small intestine. It is an autoimmune disorder. It can be triggered by a protein called gluten found in grains like wheat, barley, and rye. The intestinal damage often causes bloating, diarrhea, weight loss, fatigue, and anemia. It can further lead to severe complications. What Causes

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Do you know what is studied under Gastroenterology?

Gastroenterology is a branch of medicine that focuses on the problems related to the GI tract. It involves a detailed study of the normal physiology of the gastrointestinal organs, including the motility of organs like the stomach and intestine, removal of waste from the system, the digestion and absorption of nutrients into the body, and

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What is the scope of GI Surgery or Gastrointestinal Surgery?

GI surgery or Gastrointestinal surgery includes various surgical techniques to diagnose and treat GI disorders. It is a procedure that can be done on both the upper and lower GI tracts, depending on where the problem or disease is located. Some disorders for which GI surgery is necessary to include: Oesophageal disorders Inflammatory bowel disease

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