Internal Bleeding
What is Internal Bleeding? Internal Bleeding is a condition in which people bleed internally from the Gastrointestinal (GI) tract. GI tract is a vast organ system which starts in mouth, goes down to the esophagus, stomach, small intestine (which is about 22 feet long!) and finally to colon which could be 4-6 feet long and […]
Dyspepsia or Bloatiness
What is Dysepsia? Dyspepsia means painful, difficult, or disturbed digestion not associated with a definitive pathologic condition. Dysepsia – often called indigestion – is a common malady that many associate with the TV ads for antacids. While dyspeptic symptoms are often caused by overeating or eating the wrong foods, the disorder can be associated with […]
Stomach Cancer
What is Stomach Cancer? Cancer begins in cells, the building blocks that make up tissues. Tissues make up the organs of the body. Normally, cells grow and divide to form new cells as the body needs them. When cells grow old, they die, and new cells take their place. Sometimes, this orderly process goes wrong. […]
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 […]