Acute pancreatis! The silent attack.
The pancreas is a long, flat gland that locates behind the stomach in the upper abdomen next to the beginning of small intestine. The pancreas produces enzymes that help digestion and hormones that regulate blood sugar level (glucose).
Gallbladder polyps: Is urgent care needed?
Gallbladder polyps are growths that protrude from the lining of the inside of the gallbladder. Although this condition might not be a common digestive disease, it is often accidentally diagnosed by abdominal ultrasound.
Advanced Minimally Invasive Abdominal Surgery
One of the most common symptoms of abdominal diseases is abdominal pain which might be overlooked. Delayed diagnosis leads to greater chances to develop serious complications. If abdominal pain persists or progresses, surgery is considered an effective treatment option.
Inguinal Hernias: Health Issue for Athletic Men
Hernias occur when an organ especially small intestine protrudes through a weakened spot or tear in the abdominal wall.
Heartburn is often mistaken for GERD. Diaphragmatic hernia might actually indicate.
Heartburn-like pain is a common symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), but several other conditions can cause a burning feeling in the chest including diaphragmatic hernias.
Fatty liver: A contributing factor to gallstones
Fatty liver, also known as hepatic steatosis, is a condition in which excess fat is stored in the liver.
Appendicitis: An early diagnosis reduces disease severity and complications.
Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix which is a finger-shaped pouch that projects from colon on the lower right side of the abdomen. Appendicitis is one of the most common diseases presented with acute and severe abdominal pain. It can actually strike anyone at any age, although it is primarily common between ages 12-60.
“GALLSTONES” might be more severe if it is left untreated!
Gallstones are one of the most common digestive diseases which small stones are formed in the gallbladder. If gallstones lodge in a bile duct and cause a blockage, it eventually results in severe life-threatening complications such as bile duct inflammation and infection, pancreatitis or cholecystitis (an inflammation of gallbladder).
Abdominal pain may NOT only be diagnosed as peptic ulcer. “Gallstones might be indicated”
Common symptoms including severe and sudden pain in the upper right abdomen, bloating and flatulence are often misunderstood to be only peptic ulcers or gastroesophageal reflux disease (known as GERD).
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. Minimally Invasive Surgery for Gallstones.
Gallstones are hardened deposits of digestive fluid mainly made of cholesterol which is formed in the gallbladder. Gallstones range in size from a grain of sand to a golf ball.
“ABDOMINAL PAIN” might be the warning sign of these 9 diseases!
Digestive system is uniquely constructed to perform its specialized functions including ingestion, mechanical and chemical digestion, absorption and excretion (or defecation).
Both Male and Female Should Not Ignore “Hernias”
Hernias occur when an organ especially small intestine protrudes through a weakened spot or tear in the abdominal wall. The most common sign is the presence of a bulge or lump in the groin, femoral triangle, diaphragm, umbilicus, pelvic floor area or surgical incision which is not properly closed such as perineal incision after delivery.