Comprehensive medical reference: A-Z diseases with symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment.
The Digestive System section provides comprehensive information about the anatomy, physiology, and common disorders of the digestive tract. It covers the organs involved in digestion, including the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. The section includes explanations of digestive disorders such as acid reflux, gastritis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and colorectal cancer. Additionally, it may include information on digestive health, dietary recommendations, digestive symptoms, diagnostic tests, treatment options, and preventive measures. The goal of this section is to educate readers about maintaining optimal digestive health and managing digestive disorders effectively.
Definition of the Disease. Causes of the ConditionEsophageal erosion, also known as erosive esophagitis, is a chronic recurrent condition characterized by the formation of superficial defects on the mucous membrane due to excessive Read More …
Definition of the Disease. Causes of the Condition Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract, characterized by segmental involvement of the intestinal wall with the development of local and Read More …
What is it? Steatohepatitis Steatohepatitis is a chronic condition characterized by the development of inflammatory infiltration of the liver parenchyma in the context of hepatic cell fatty degeneration. About the Disease In practically Read More …
What is it? Erosive gastritis Erosive gastritis is an acute or chronic condition of the stomach characterized by a disruption in the integrity of its inner lining, leading to the formation of surface Read More …
What is it? Toxic hepatitis is an acute or chronic condition where liver cells (hepatocytes) are affected. The pathology is caused by the exposure to a substance toxic to the liver either once Read More …
What is it? Mallory-Weiss Syndrome is a non-ulcerative lesion of the esophagogastric segment, characterized by acute bleeding caused by a tear in the mucous membrane. About the condition It accounts for 10–12% of Read More …
What is it? Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome (ZES) is the presence of symptoms caused by increased gastrin production. The most common cause is the development of neuroendocrine tumors located outside the stomach About Read More …
What is Gilbert’s disease? Gilbert’s Syndrome is a chronic liver condition characterized by a genetically determined persistent increase in the serum levels of indirect bilirubin. It progresses benignly – not leading to cirrhosis Read More …
What is it? Traveler’s diarrhea is one of the most common pathological conditions that can develop in tourists. Developing countries are usually the most dangerous in terms of risk. About traveler’s diarrhea – Read More …
What is it? Abdominal bloating, tympanites, or flatulence is a pathological condition associated with the presence of an excessive amount of gas in the gastrointestinal tract. Normally, the human intestines should contain approximately Read More …