Helicobacter Pylori Infection
What is Helicobacter Pylori? This unusual name identifies a specific bacteria that can cause infection of the stomach. This infection can contribute to the development of diseases, such as dyspepsia (heartburn, bloating and nausea), gastritis (inflammation of the stomach), and ulcers in the stomach and duodenum. It will be useful to know some things about […]
Gastritis or Inflammation
What is gastritis? Gastritis is not a single disease, but several different conditions that all have inflammation of the stomach lining. What causes gastritis? Gastritis can be caused by drinking too much alcohol, prolonged use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin or ibuprofen, or infection with bacteria such as Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). […]
Ulcer Of Stomach
What is an ulcer? An ulcer is damage to the inner lining (the mucosa) of the stomach or the upper part of the intestine (duodenum). A bacterium, Helicobacter pylori, is the main cause of ulcers in this area. Why do people get ulcers? The most common cause is infection with Helicobacter pylori bacteria and this […]
Capsule Endoscopy
What is Capsule Endoscopy? Capsule Endoscopy lets your doctor examine the lining of the middle part of your gastrointestinal tract, which includes the three portions of the small intestine (duodenum, jejunum, ileum). Your doctor will use a pill sized video capsule called an endoscope, which has its own lens and light source and will view […]
Nonsurgical Treatment of Hemorrhoids, Infra Red Coagulation or Banding of Hemorrhoid
What is hemorrhoid? Hemorrhoids are large blood vessels or engorged veins embedded in the soft cushion of human rectal tissue. Hemorrhoids are almost universal in humans but only a small percentage of them need any treatment. What conditions make it worse? Certain conditions like constipation, pregnancy, obesity, cirrhosis of liver may make the condition worse. […]
EUS or Endoscopic Ultrasound
You’ve been referred to have an endoscopic ultrasonography, or EUS, which will help your doctor, evaluate or treat your condition. This article will give you a basic understanding of the procedure – how it is performed, how it can help, and what side effects you might experience. It can’t answer all of your questions, since […]
ERCP
What is ERCP? Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, or ERCP, is a specialized technique used to study the ducts of the gallbladder, pancreas and liver. Ducts are drainage routes; the drainage channels from the liver are called bile or biliary ducts. If your doctor has recommended an ERCP, this article will give you a basic understanding of […]
EGD Upper Endoscopy
Understanding EGD or Upper Endoscopy What is upper endoscopy? Upper endoscopy lets your doctor examine the lining of the upper part of your gastrointestinal tract, which includes the esophagus, stomach and duodenum (first portion of the small intestine). Your doctor will use a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope, which has its own lens and […]
Colonoscopy
What is a colonoscopy? Colonoscopy enables your doctor to examine the lining of your colon (large intestine) for abnormalities by inserting a flexible tube as thick as your finger into your anus and slowly advancing it into the rectum and colon. This tube has its own lens and light source which allows the images to […]