Gastrointestinal disorders

Digestive problems such as gastritis, ulcer, poor digestion, reflux, fatty liver, pancreatitis, gas and pressure in the stomach, are some of the issues addressed here. Know the symptoms that may arise, the necessary exams for diagnosis, the different treatment options and how you should feed yourself to heal faster, improving your well-being and quality of life.

Yellow Poop: 7 Common Causes & What to Do It is relatively common for poop to turn yellow, and this can happen for several reasons, from intestinal infections to a high-fat diet. Updated in 24/11/2021
Internal Hemorrhoids: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Internal hemorrhoids are enlarged veins inside the rectum that are not visible in the external anus. Common symptoms include bright red blood in the stool or on toilet paper with wiping, and anal... Updated in 15/11/2021
Crohn's Disease: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment Crohn’s disease is a condition that affects the digestive system. It causes chronic inflammation of the intestinal lining, and can be caused by genetic factors or by immune system dysfunction. Updated in 11/11/2021
Appendicitis Symptom in Adults, Children and Pregnant Women The most common symptom of acute appendicitis is intense pain in the left lower abdomen, near the left hip bone. Updated in 11/11/2021
Gastritis: What It Is, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach walls that can cause symptoms like stomach pain, indigestion, frequent burping and a burning sensation in the stomach. Updated in 09/11/2021
9 Main Causes of Hemorrhoids (& What To Do) Hemorrhoids happen when there is an increase in pressure on the blood vessels around the anus, which makes the veins dilate and get inflamed, leading to pain and bleeding. Updated in 05/11/2021
External hemorrhoids: What They Are, Causes & How to Get Rid of Them External hemorrhoids are small, swollen veins that are found in the skin around the anus. Symptoms associated with hemorrhoids include anal pain, especially when passing stool, and anal itching. Updated in 04/11/2021
Hemorrhoid Treatment: 7 Ways To Relieve Pain Fast Hemorrhoid treatment is usually done with the use of topical creams that help relieve inflammation, but it can also include the use of oral analgesics and/or anti-inflammatory medication, such as... Updated in 14/10/2021
Acid Reflux (GERD): Symptoms, Causes & Treatment What is it:Gastroesophageal reflux, or GERD, happens when there is recurrent acid reflux from the stomach to the esophagus, causing a burning sensation on the throat and chest region, known as... Updated in 12/10/2021
Diverticulitis: What Is, Symptoms, Causes & Treatment What is it:Diverticulitis is a bowel condition characterized by inflammation and/or infection of the diverticula, which are small pouches in the walls of the intestines, especially in the... Updated in 09/09/2021

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