PORTAL HYPERTENSION Portal Hypertension is an increase in the pressure within the portal vein, which carries Blood from the Digestive Organ to the Liver. The most common cause is Cirrhosis of the liver, but Thrombosis (Clotting) might also be the cause. Symptoms Blood in Vomiting Bleeding from Varices Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Food Poisoning: Causes, Types, and Risk for Food poisoning (Foodborne Illness) is an illness caused by contaminated food. Organisms like Bacteria, Viruses, and Parasites are the most common causes of food poisoning Types At least 250 different kinds of food poisoning have been documented but the most common ones
Gastritis Is an inflammation, irritation, or erosion of the lining of the stomach, It can occur suddenly (acute) or gradually (chronic). Causes Medications Bile Reflux Alcohol Abuse Physical Stress Bacterial Inflection Autoimmune Disease Symptom Bloating Loss of appetite Nausea and Vomiting Stomach Ulcers Losing weight Vomiting Blood Upper abdominal pain
What Are Peptic Ulcers? Peptic ulcer disease is a gastrointestinal condition wherein sores develop on the lining of the stomach or the upper part of the small intestine (duodenum). These sores can be very painful and usually develop due to the presence of excess stomach acid, which erodes the protective
Colon Polyps Colon Polyps are growth on the lining of your colon and rectum. Most polyps are not cancerous, but some may develop into cancer over time. Removing polyps can help prevent colorectal cancer. Causes Smoking Drinking too much alcohol Eating too much red meat Not Exercising Being Overweight Eating
Fatty Liver Fatty Liver Disease (Steatosis) is a common condition caused by having too much fat build up in your liver. A healthy liver contains a small amount of fat. It becomes a problem when fat reaches 5% to 10% of your liver’s weight. Symptoms of Fatty Liver Abdominal Pain
IBD: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a group of disorders that causes chronic inflammation (pain and swelling) in the intestines. IBD includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Both types affect the digestive system. Treatments can help manage this lifelong condition. Inflammatory Bowel Disease Causes Immune System Response
Esophageal Stricture: Cause, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Risk Factor and Preventions An esophageal stricture is an abnormal tightening or narrowing of the esophagus Symptoms The feeling of getting stuck in your throat Frequent episodes of choking Burning sensation in the neck or throat Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia) Diagnosis Xray with Borium Ultrasound Endoscopy
GRED ( Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ) is a condition in which acid-containing contents in your stomach persistently leak back up into your food pipe. Symptoms Vomiting Coughing or sore throat The feeling of food caught in your throat Heartburn Chest Pain Diagnosis Upper GI Endoscopy Manometry Barium Swallow 24-Hour PH
Acute Pancreatitis Acute Pancreatitis indicates sudden inflammation in the pancreas. The word ‘acute’ means sudden onset, and ‘pancreatitis’ means inflammation in the pancreas. Symptoms Vomiting Constipation Jaundice Back Pain Pain in the Upper Abdomen Difficulty in Breathing Causes Injury in Abdomen Alcohol Raised Calcium and Triglyceride Gall Bladder Stones Medication
Indigestion or Dyspepsia: About, Causes, Preventions, Diagnosis, and Treatment Dyspepsia and Indigestion refer to a condition in which a person suffers from pain in the abdominal region accompanied by heartburn and difficulty in the digestion of food. * Causes Eating too much or too fast Alcohol Use Too much fat
Pancreatic Stones It is develops from calcium deposits in the pancreas, can block the flow of digestive enzymes from the pancreas to the small intestine. They occur mostly in an individual with chronic pancreatitis; an inflammatory condition commonly associated with long-term alcohol addiction What Are Pancreatic Stones? The pancreas is
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