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Gastroenterology

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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The role of Probiotics for a healthy life

What are Probiotics? The human body contains trillions of bacteria, distributed all over the inside, and on the outer skin of the body. These bacteria enter the body from food,

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Are weight loss surgeries safe?

Summary Weight loss surgery or bariatric surgery, helps severely obese patients lose weight by reducing stomach size and altering digestion to limit food intake and nutrient absorption. It is typically

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Understanding probiotics and their use

The meaning of Probiotics is ‘promoting life’. In Greek, ‘Pro’ means promote, and ‘Bio’ means life. Probiotics are different strains of live bacteria and yeasts that exist in the human

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What is the Relationship Between Coughing and the Stomach?

Table of Content What is Acid Reflux? Relation between Coughing and Stomach? Symptoms of Indigestion and Heart burn Diagnosis Treatment for Acid reflux Frequently Asked Questions The connection between the

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What is a Colonoscopy? Why is it done?

A colonoscopy is done to enable a doctor, usually a gastroenterologist to examine the inside of the colon.  It is done by using the colonoscope which is a four-foot long,

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