Gastroenterology
Are weight loss surgeries safe?
Summary Weight loss surgery or bariatric surgery, helps severely obese patients lose weight by reducing stomach size and altering digestion to limit food intake and nutrient absorption. It is typically
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Understanding probiotics and their use
The meaning of Probiotics is ‘promoting life’. In Greek, ‘Pro’ means promote, and ‘Bio’ means life. Probiotics are different strains of live bacteria and yeasts that exist in the human
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What is the Relationship Between Coughing and the Stomach?
Table of Content What is Acid Reflux? Relation between Coughing and Stomach? Symptoms of Indigestion and Heart burn Diagnosis Treatment for Acid reflux Frequently Asked Questions The connection between the
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What is a Colonoscopy? Why is it done?
A colonoscopy is done to enable a doctor, usually a gastroenterologist to examine the inside of the colon. It is done by using the colonoscope which is a four-foot long,
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What is the difference between Indigestion and Heart burn?
Many people think that indigestion and heartburn are the same things but quite often heartburn is one of the symptoms of indigestion. Causes of indigestion • Eating too much •
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Tests to diagnose stomach problems
Ultrasound of abdomen Solid organs such as liver, pancreas, kidneys, spleen and fluid filled structures such as gall bladder, urinary bladder can be assessed No radiation involved and safe investigation
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What causes Hepatitis C?
It is caused by the hepatitis C virus and it infects the liver. Many people may have the infection and may not even know. The virus spreads through the blood
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To beat bowel blues – Importance of fibre in diet
All of us look forward to a good night’s sleep and waking up, refreshed, to a beautiful morn. To kick start the day on a cheerful note it is important
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Can Gluten Intolerance be cured?
What is Gluten? Gluten is a protein that is found in grass- related grains such as wheat, rye and barley. Wheat, however, remains the main gluten-based food. Wheat dough absorbs
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Gallbladder Problems – Symptoms and Types of Diseases
The gallbladder:- • Is a pear shaped organ • Is situated under the liver in the abdomen • Stores bile (a mixture of fluids, fat and cholesterol) • Helps vitamins
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