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What are the treatment options for GERD? Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common gastrointestinal disorder worldwide. Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy is first line medical care of GERD. A significant proportion of patients become dependent on PPI therapy for symptom control. Long term use of PPI therapy can be associated with various side effects...
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એન્ડોસ્કોપિક અલ્ટ્રાસાઉન્ડ (ઇયુએસ) એન્ડોસ્કોપી અને અલ્ટ્રાસાઉન્ડની સંયોજન પ્રક્રિયા છે. EUS પરીક્ષણ જોડાય છે: એન્ડોસ્કોપ, એક લાંબી, પાતળી, લવચીક (FLEXIBLE) નળી જેમાં કેમેરા હોય છે. અલ્ટ્રાસાઉન્ડ, એન્ડોસ્કોપના અંતે એક પ્રોબ છે જે તમારા અવયવો, પેશીઓ અને રક્તવાહિનીઓની છબીઓ બનાવવા માટે ધ્વનિ તરંગો મુક્ત કરે છે. જઠરાંત્રિય માર્ગ અને નજીકના અન્ય અવયવો અને પેશીઓના રોગોનું મૂલ્યાંકન કરવા…
The hydrogen breath test is a simple and noninvasive way to diagnose common gastrointestinal conditions, including lactose intolerance and SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth). It does take some advance preparation to make sure results are accurate. The breath test evaluates your digestion of particular sugars by measuring the gas you exhale, usually hydrogen and methane…
The liver is the second largest organ in your body. It is located on the right upper side of your abdomen, under the rib cage. It performs many important functions. It absorbs the energy and nutrients from the food that you eat. It also helps remove harmful substances from your body. A liver biopsy is…
Are you tired of doing exercise and dieting for weight loss? You are doing heavy exercise daily and taking a healthy diet and still you are not able to do weight loss and your BMI is still above 30 then a Gastric balloon or Intragastric balloon is best option. A gastric balloon or intragastric balloon…
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Overview Gallbladder and bile duct Cholangiocarcinoma is a type of cancer that forms in the slender tubes (bile ducts) that carry the digestive fluid bile. Bile ducts connect your liver to your gallbladder and to your small intestine. Cholangiocarcinoma, also known as bile duct cancer, occurs mostly in people older than age 50, though it…
Overview Gallbladder cancer is an abnormal growth of cells that begins in the gallbladder. Gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of your abdomen, just beneath your liver. The gallbladder stores bile, a digestive fluid produced by your liver. Gallbladder cancer is not uncommon now a days. When gallbladder cancer is discovered…
What is the rectum? The rectum is the last few inches of the colon. The rectum is connected to the anal canal, which leads the fecal matter out of the body. The opening is called the anus. Problems in this part of the body are common, but people are often embarrassed to seek help. Common…
What is an anal fissure? An anal fissure is a tear in the lining of the anal canal. It often occurs after the passage of a hard bowel movement. What are the symptoms of an anal fissure? An anal fissure typically causes pain, especially with a bowel movement. Sometimes, bleeding occurs as well. How is…
Overview Lower GI bleeding refers to bleeding that occurs from the large intestine, “colon.” It is part of the gastrointestinal tract “GI tract.” It manifests as bright red blood or maroon blood and clots or black tarry bowel movement with or without a stool. It can sometimes be invisible, in which case it can present…
OverviewWhat is the esophagus? The esophagus is a tube that connects the mouth and throat with the stomach (“food pipe”). When a person swallows, the muscular wall of the esophagus contracts to help push food down to the stomach. There are two main types of cancer that can occur in the esophagus. Squamous cell carcinoma…
What is Achalasia cardia? Achalasia cardia is a disease of esophagus or food pipe. The incidence is 1.5 per 1 lac population. Cases of achalasia cardia may be rising. Men and women are affected with equal frequency. Most cases occur between age 25 to 60 years. Achalasia cardia can be associated with a genetic disorder…
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