Definition Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is defined as the presence of excessive bacteria in the small intestine. SIBO is frequently implicated as the cause of chronic diarrhea and malabsorption. Patients with SIBO may also suffer from unintentional weight loss, nutritional deficiencies, and osteoporosis. A common misconception is that SIBO …
Read More »Stomach Polyps or Gastric Polyp- Definition,Types and Treatment
Definition Polyps are the unusual growth of tissue in any organs of the body that has blood vessels. It grows mostly in colon, nose or uterus. Sometimes in the stomach. Stomach polyps are also called as gastric polyps, which develops masses of cells in the stomach lining. It doesn’t cause …
Read More »Celiac Disease – Definition, Causes, and Treatment.
Definition Celiac disease is the genetic autoimmune disease. The body immune system attacks the villi- the tiny, finger-like protrusions lining of the small intestine due to the intake of gluten ( a protein which is found in wheat, barley and rye. If the people have celiac disease, eating gluten will …
Read More »Irritable Bowel Syndrome – Epidemiology, Symptoms, and Prevention.
Definition Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder of the large bowel (colon) in which the bowel overreacts to a mild stimulus – such as eating or the presence of gas by going into spasm. It is also known as spastic colon. IBS is characterised by abdominal pain, bloating and …
Read More »Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease – Causes, Treatment, and Medications.
Introduction Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) is a chronic disease that occurs when stomach contents flow back (reflux) into the food pipe (esophagus). At the lower end of the esophagus, where it joins the stomach, there is a circular ring of muscle called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). After swallowing, the LES …
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