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All You Need To Understand About Gallstones
The hard deposits of the digestive fluid that form in the gallbladder are called “gallstones”. The gallbladder is a pear-shaped, small organ that is located under the liver on the upper, right side of the abdomen.
Jul 1st, 2019

What Is The Natural Treatment For H. Pylori Infection?
When the infection occurred in the lining of your stomach due to the presence of Helicobacter pylori (or H. pylori – a bacteria), it is then known as Helicobacter pylori or H. pylori infection. Being the most leading cause of the peptic ulcers ...
May 3rd, 2019

A Complete Overview of Hiatal Hernia
A hernia is a condition in which an internal organ of the body projects out through the wall of the muscle or the tissue that contains it. A hiatal hernia is one of the most common types of hernia.
Mar 29th, 2019

Constipation – How To Use The Best 5 Essential Oils?
Constipation, in medical terms, is defined as a condition in which an individual is having less than three stools in one week and if an individual is having less than one stool in one week then it is defined as severe constipation.
Nov 23rd, 2018

How The Procedure Of Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Is Performed
Flexible sigmoidoscopy is a technique that’s practiced to look inside the lower part of the large intestine. It can be used to analyze the bowel for signs of cancer, to examine indications of bleeding, and to check the condition of the bowel.
Oct 12th, 2018

Colon Polyps – A Complete Overview
Polyps are an extra piece of tissue that cultivates inside the body. What are colon polyps? Colon polyps develop in the large intestine or colon.
May 15th, 2018

What Is The Best Diet For Crohn’s Disease?
Crohn’s disease is the inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) which causes swelling of your digestive tract that can develop symptoms such as abdominal pain, serious diarrhea, lethargy, loss of weight and underfeeding.
May 10th, 2018

Diarrhea – What Is The Best Treatment For Diarrhea?
Diarrhea is one of the most common digestive tract diseases and is considered as a water-borne illness. When a person passes liquid or loose stool at least three times in a day or even more frequently than the normal...
Apr 19th, 2018

What Is The Cost Of Colonoscopy In The USA?
Underneath the Affordable Care Act, Colonoscopy is obligatory to be covered at no cost to the patient. But we should all care about the rough difference in Colonoscopy prices because as health care costs rise, health insurance premiums go up and down.
Mar 26th, 2018

What are Hemorrhoids: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment?
When the veins in the lining around the anus or in lower rectum become swollen, the condition called Hemorrhoids develop. Hemorrhoids are also called piles and they can occur internally or externally. In internal Hemorrhoids...
Nov 22nd, 2017

How to Manage Ulcerative Colitis Flares – Follow Helpful Tips
When inflammation and ulcers (sores) develop in the inner lining of the colon, the condition is called Ulcerative Colitis. It is a chronic auto-immune disease that can have periods without any symptoms (remission) followed by flares-up (relapse) ...
Oct 24th, 2017

How Much Does Upper GI Endoscopy Costs In USA?
If your physician has recommended you to undergo Upper GI Endoscopy then the first question that comes to your mind is: What is the cost of Upper GI Endoscopy? This is the question that majority of patients think before undergoing the procedure.
Oct 4th, 2017

Liver Biopsy – Reasons, Preparation, Procedure & Results
A Liver Biopsy is the medical procedure that involves a surgical removal of the small amount of liver tissue which is analyzed to diagnose different diseases or disorders in the liver. Usually, the Liver Biopsy procedure is used to detect the presence ...
Sep 23rd, 2017

Why Jaundice Happens In Adults & What Are Its Causes?
If you have Jaundice then you are most likely to have your skin and the white part of your eyes turns to yellow. The condition is most common in newborn babies but people of all ages including adults get it, too.
May 24th, 2017

Gastroparesis – Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment
The condition of Gastroparesis is related to the most important organs in the digestive system of human body: The stomach, which is a muscular sac about the size of melon and expands when we eat or drink, to hold the food or liquid as much of a gallon.
Apr 12th, 2017

Causes for Fatigue or Tiredness
Do you feel like you are tired all the time? Are you having difficulty staying awake to watch your favorite TV shows or to do your favorite hobby?
Apr 4th, 2017

4 Best Ways to Improve Your Sleep When You Have GERD
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a digestive disorder and a more chronic form of Acid Reflux, in which the stomach acid repeatedly flows back into the esophagus causing irritation to the lining of esophagus.
Mar 31st, 2017

Top 10 Surpricing Causes Of Constipation
Being constipated means that your bowel movements are difficult or they are happening less often than normal. The length of time between bowel movement varies from person to person. Some people might have 3 times a day or some have once or twice a week.
Mar 24th, 2017

How You Can Treat & Prevent Heartburn – Follow 5 Natural Ways
If you usually get Heartburn then you know the feeling of a burning and uncomfortable sensation in your chest and throat due to Acid Reflux. It could have been after something you ate especially fatty, spicy and fried foods or you might have GERD.
Mar 10th, 2017

Acid Reflux – 6 Silent Signs that you should know
Whenever we eat, chew and swallow the food, it passes from our throat to the stomach through the esophagus, which is hollow muscular tube whose purpose is to transport the food from throat to the stomach.
Mar 4th, 2017

Anal Abscess: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment
Anal Abscess is one of the most common types of diseases related to anus and anal canal in which a localized collection of pus develops in the underlying tissues of anus. Anal Abscess is a painful condition that may also lead to an Anal Fistula...
Feb 7th, 2017

How You Can Prevent Anal Fissure – Follow 6 Simple Ways
One of the common diseases of anus and anal canal is Anal Fissure, a condition in which a small tear appears in the delicate tissue lining the anal canal. Constipation is the most common cause of the disease. A patient feels severe pain and bleeding during
Jan 31st, 2017

How To Know That You Have Ulcerative Colitis?
Many people get stomach cramps and diarrhea but if you are experiencing these symptoms a lot and they are getting severe with extreme cramping and blood in stool then you should consult your doctor before it’s too late.
Jan 27th, 2017

Colon Cancer – Overview & Facts
The cancer of the large intestine or colon is called as Colon Cancer. The cancer of last few inches of colon is called as Rectal Cancer. Both these conditions together referred as Colorectal Cancer.
Jan 16th, 2017

The Basics – Upper GI Endoscopy
Do you get sudden pains in the upper part of your stomach followed by nausea, dizziness, tiredness, heartburn, acidity or vomiting? Are the symptoms getting worse with every passing day even after taking off the self-medication?
Feb 17th, 2016