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Is Your Liver Crying for Help? Early Signs of Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is a chronic viral infection that primarily affects the liver, often leading to severe health complications if left untreated. It is caused by the Hepatitis C virus (HCV), which can cause long-term liver...
Breaking Down Alcoholic Liver Disease: What You Need to Know
What is Alcohol Liver Disease? Alcohol Liver Disease refers to a spectrum of liver conditions caused by excessive alcohol consumption. It’s essential to understand how ALD develops, its effects on your health, and what steps...
Unmasking Liver Failure: What You Need to Know About Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Liver failure is a critical and potentially life-threatening condition marked by severe impairment of liver function. The liver, essential for Detoxifying the blood Processing nutrients Producing key proteins is fundamental to overall health. When it...
Comprehensive Guide to Autoimmune Liver Diseases: Understanding, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Autoimmune liver disorders such as Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) occurs when the immune system erroneously targets liver cells. If left untreated, these conditions can lead to severe complications,...
Comprehensive Guide to Heartburn
What is Heartburn? Heartburn, often felt as a burning sensation in the chest is caused by stomach acid backing up into the oesophagus. While it may occur occasionally for some, frequent heartburn could indicate gastroesophageal...
Understanding Peptic Ulcers: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Peptic ulcers are painful sores that develop on the lining of the stomach, small intestine, or oesophagus due to the weakening or damage of the protective mucus layer, allowing stomach acid to erode the underlying...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Symptoms, Causes, and Management
IBS is a persistent digestive illness affecting the large intestine (colon). It is characterized by symptoms, including stomach pain or discomfort, bloating, and changes in bowel patterns such as diarrhea, constipation, or both. The exact cause of...
Barrett’s Oesophagus: Here’s everything you need to know.
Barrett's Oesophagus is a condition in which the lining of the oesophagus (the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach) is damaged by stomach acid and bile. This damage leads to changes...
Unlocking Precision: SpyGlass Cholangioscopy Revealing Hidden Depths
Have you ever wondered how doctors can see through your body without making wounds? They use an innovative technique known as spyglass cholangioscopy. In this technique, a tiny camera is attached to a flexible tube,...
Understanding Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI)
A condition that affects the digestive system, specifically the pancreas. The pancreas plays a crucial role in digestion by producing enzymes that break down and absorb nutrients from the food we eat. However, in individuals...