Gastroenterology
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Can it be cured?
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder involving the large intestine or the colon. It is a chronic condition that causes a lot of discomfort and pain but does
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Functions and Diseases of the liver and how to keep it healthy
Liver is one of the largest organ of our body. It’s situated inside your abdomen on the right side under the ribcage. It has numerous functions and one of the
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What is food intolerance?
What is Food Intolerance? Food intolerance and food-related allergies are common problems, but they are different medical conditions and should not be confused. Food intolerance is a reaction of the
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Abdominal Pain – Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
The abdomen is where a lot of major organs are located. These include the: Intestines – both large and small Kidneys Appendix Spleen Gallbladder Stomach Pancreas Liver Infections, inflammation, obstructions,
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What is Hepatitis?
An inflammation of the liver. Most common types: Hepatitis B A serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus that’s easily preventable by a vaccine. Hepatitis C An infection
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10 Reasons that cause Liver Disease
The largest internal organ in our body is the Liver. The liver carries out more than 500 functions in our body of which some of the important functions are: Metabolism
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Stomach Flu or Gastroenteritis
What is Stomach Flu? Irritated and inflamed stomach and intestines are the main reasons for gastroenteritis or “stomach flu”. The “flu” is only a consequence of this disorder and hence
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Causes and Treatment for Piles
‘Hemorrhoids’ is the medical term for the condition more commonly known as Piles. They are a mass of swollen rectal or anal blood vessels. These veins are situated in the
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Heart Burn Basics for Your Benefit
What is heart burn? Heart burn is a burning sensation you experience in your upper stomach, or just below your breastbone. Most of us would have experienced the symptom of
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Removal of Gallbladder by Laparoscopy
The Gallbladder is a small organ located under the liver. Its purpose is to store the extra bile produced by the liver, and secrete it to the small intestines, where
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