Gastrointestinal disorders

GI Pathology: Abdominal PainOverview: • GI System Pathologies: - Gallstone disease, which arises in the gallbladder and biliary system. - Appendicitis, which is inflammation of the vermiform appendix. - Esophagitis, which is inflammation of the esophagus. - Gastritis/ulcer disease of the stomach. - Pancreatitis, which is inflammation of the pancreas. - Several intestinal disorders: inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, ischemia, obstruction, and functional bowel disease. • Pathologies…

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Gastroparesis is a paralysis of your stomach muscles. It’s often caused by nerve damage, most commonly from diabetes.

The human gastrointestinal tract harbors most of the microbial cells inhabiting the body, collectively known as the microbiota. These microbes have several i...

Research has shown simple diet and lifestyle changes really can support digestive health.

Achalasia Achalasia is a rare disorder, with a prevalence of 10 in 100,000. It affects the esophagus and makes it difficult to swallow food or beverages.

Overview of Gastrointestinal Bleeding Bleeding is a common symptom of both benign and malignant disorders of the digestive system. Bleeding, even in the absence of other digestive tract symptoms such as pain, obstruction, or signs of perforation, always warrants a definitive evaluation because it may lead to a life-threatening loss of blood and is often associated with significant and/or potentially lethal disorders. The more evidence there is of bleeding (anemia, iron deficiency, or overt…

Aemcolo (rifamycin) is indicated to treat adults with travelers' diarrhea caused by noninvasive strains of E. coli and not complicated by fever or blood in the stool.