Gastroenterology

Gastritis is the inflammation of stomach lining most widely caused by the bacteria called Helicobacter Pylori. This is a kind of weakness in the stomach lining that allows digestive juices to damage and inflame. Having a thin or...

Crohn's disease may affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus. Crohn's disease or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects the digestive tract. The symptoms of Crohn's disease are evident as abdominal...

If your bowel movements are difficult or happen less often than normal, it may be a sign of chronic constipation Chronic constipation is a condition marked by irregular bowel movement and difficulty in passage of stools. If...

Do you have a burning sensation in the throat, sometimes producing a sour or acidic-tasting fluid in the throat? Acid reflux disease is caused when the stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus or food pipe. Acid reflux is...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder of the large intestine (colon). This disease may not have severe signs and symptoms immediately. Consulting the gastroenterologist, managing diet and having a healthy lifestyle...

Hernia is a condition where an organ pushes through the muscle or tissue that holds it. Hernia is seen to occur in the upper thigh, belly and groin areas. To prevent the dangerous complications of hernias medications and surgery...