Gastroenterology

Tips to Prevent Water-Borne Diseases

Waterborne diseases are caused by micro-organisms that make their way into our body when contaminated water or food is consumed. They are the leading cause of diarrhoea and complications arising

Pesticide Poisoning – How serious is it?

Pesticides are a generic term for a class of products that are used to kill animal or plant matter which affect farm produce. Pesticides have been used since the Vedic

How can you protect yourself from bacterial infections of the stomach?

The digestive canal is vulnerable to infection and disease caused by microorganisms like bacteria and others. This creates a wide range of conditions, collectively called Gastroenteritis, with severe complications if

Do not ignore that sour taste in your mouth

Table of Content Introduction Reasons for Sour or Bitter Taste in your Mouth Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Medications Zinc Deficiency Causes for the sour and bitter taste in the

Hernia: Is There a Cure That Does Not Involve Surgery?

In our bid to embark on a conscious lifestyle, we have started restricting the use of medicines unless there is absolutely no other way out of trouble. On one hand,

Bulge in your navel? Could be Umbilical Hernia

Your navel, or belly button, is where the umbilical cord enters your body to provide you nourishment when you were a fetus. After birth, the opening closes naturally, creating the

Role of Liver Biopsy in Managing Fatty Liver Disease

What is fatty liver disease? The clinical term for fatty liver disease is hepatic steatosis and it means that you have extra fat in your liver. Fatty liver disease is

Does Stress cause ulcers?

In recent years, stress is the order of the day, and stress dominates discussions across personal, professional and medical forums. Stress is known to trigger various ailments and we have

Gallbladder polyps – Symptoms, Diagnosis and Risks

The gallbladder is located just beneath your liver and its main function is to store the bile. Gallbladder polyps are small growths that arise in the inner lining of the gallbladder. They

FAQ on Bloating and Gas

What is excess gas a symptom of? Gas is caused when the body breaks down the food that you ate. It is a by-product and normally is passed out without

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