by admin | Nov 16, 2022 | Gastroenterology, Liver, Pancreas
Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) is caused when the normal anti-reflux barrier is impaired in the lower esophageal sphincter. One of the most common factors that that causes severe GERD is hiatus hernia as it affects the normal functions of the lower esophageal...
by admin | Nov 16, 2022 | Gastroenterology, Liver, Pancreas
Dyspepsia also known as indigestion, includes pain in the upper abdomen. The main symptoms seen in this condition are: Post prandial fullness (feeling of prolonged food existence in the stomach) Early satiety (Fullness after eating small portions of meal) Epigastric...
by admin | Nov 16, 2022 | Gastroenterology, Liver, Pancreas
One of the symptoms of liver disease is Jaundice. It manifests as yellowish discoloration of skin and eyes.Excessive accumulation of bilirubin in the blood causes the discolorationJaundice can be categorized into Unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia or Conjugated...
by admin | Nov 16, 2022 | Gastroenterology, Liver, Pancreas
Cholangiocarcinoma is the most prevalent tumor of bile duct. Cholangiocarcinoma may affect the bile duct at different locations: liver hilum, intrahepatic biliary system, and lower CBD. The most common type of cholangiocarcinoma is hilar type. Risk factors Choledochal...
by admin | Nov 16, 2022 | Gastroenterology, Liver, Pancreas
CBD stones can cause severe complications compared to gall bladder stones. CBD stones are the stones that are carried away from gall bladder, whereas in some patients’ stones can be formed de novo. Symptoms Pain in upper abdomen Jaundice Fever with chills Hypotension...
