Symptoms, treatment & diagnosis for Hemorrhoids or ‘Piles’
Hemorrhoids or piles are swollen veins in the anal canal. This common problem can be painful, but it's usually not serious.
What is colorectal cancer?
Most early-stage colorectal cancer has no symptoms at all and is detected during routine screening examinations. The most common symptom of colorectal cancer is a change in bowel habits. Other symptoms of colorectal cancer include: Having alternate diarrhea or constipation Feeling that your bowel does not empty completely Finding blood (either bright […]
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a term used to describe disorders which involve chronic inflammation of your digestive tract.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome – All you need to know
Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBM is a long-term condition that affects the digestive system. Around 6-18% of people around the world are affected by IBS. However, it is slightly more common in women than men and usually starts in early adulthood.
Colon Cancer Symptoms and Screening Guidelines
Colon or colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that affects the large intestine or colon, which is the final part of the digestive tract.
Bariatric Surgery-All You Need to Know
Gastric bypass and other weight-loss surgeries - are collectively known as bariatric surgery. It involves making changes to your digestive system to help you reduce your weight.
Anal Fissures Management and Treatment
A tear within the lining of the anus or anal canal is known as anal fissure. The anal canal is an opening from which stool passes out of the body, but due to the fissure, it can be painful and may bleed.
Acidity – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Remedies
A digestive disease in which stomach acid or bile irritates the food pipe lining. This is a chronic disease that occurs when stomach acid or bile flows into the food pipe and irritates the lining. Read on for full details.
Causes of Hernia
A hernia occurs when an organ break from an opening in the muscle or tissue that keeps it in place. For example, the intestines might push through a weakened area in the abdominal wall. Hernias mainly occur in the abdomen between your chest and hips. However, they can also appear in the upper thigh and groin regions.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a disease in which the stomach contents flow back from your stomach into the food pipe. Your food travels from your mouth to the stomach through your esophagus.