Articles on gastroenterology
Functional dyspepsia - features of symptoms, diagnosis and treatment Functional dyspepsia is a pathology that manifests itself in various disorders of the digestive system, while there is no real damage to its organs. In modern gastroenterology, there is an opinion that the syndrome is associated wi
Causes and symptoms of diarrhea. Treatment of diarrhea with tablets Diarrhea, vomiting and fever are frequent companions of gastrointestinal disorders and some other pathological conditions. This "three" can significantly spoil the quality of life, even for a short time. Let's consider the causes of
Prevention of food poisoning in adults and children Food poisoning is a disease that occurs as a result of eating poor-quality food. Common symptoms of food poisoning in adults are inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract and general intoxication. This condition is often accompanied by dehydrat
Treatment of constant heaviness in the stomach and preventive measures Heaviness in the stomach is an unpleasant feeling caused by improper nutrition, and is also a symptom of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Quite often, the main cause of heaviness in the stomach after eating is the intake o
Syndrome of portal hypertension: signs, methods of treatment Portal hypertension syndrome is a condition that most often occurs as a result of cirrhosis of the liver (HC). Due to the fact that the connective tissue in the liver begins to replace normal cells, the smallest elements of the circulatory
Symptoms and treatment of biliary tract dyskinesia Difficult passage of bile through the ducts is diagnosed as dyskinesia of the biliary tract. This condition consists in increased or excessively impaired functioning of the biliary tract, pathological changes in the tissues of the liver and gall bla
What is celiac disease. Diagnosis and treatment Celiac disease is a digestive disorder caused by gluten intolerance. For the first time, doctors mentioned this disease 2 thousand years ago. But the pathology was thoroughly studied only in the last century, at the same time a special diet was develop
Vomiting as a sign of poisoning - treatment Vomiting is the main sign of poisoning by food products, chemicals, salts of heavy metals, gases and other toxic substances. This is a rather dangerous symptom, so you need to know what to do in case of severe vomiting in a 2-3-year-old child or an adult.
Crohn's disease - symptoms and treatment Crohn's disease in adults is a chronic disease that most often affects the large and small intestines, in which inflammation of all layers of the digestive tube occurs with the development of various, sometimes severe complications. Causes of Crohn's diseas
Gastric and duodenal ulcer - symptoms, types, treatment Gastric ulcer disease is a chronic disease that develops gradually and is life-threatening without proper treatment. The formation of erosive lesions of the mucous membrane begins with the usual inflammatory process, so you need to know the fir
Cholelithiasis: diet, methods of treatment With gallstone disease, stones and sand are formed in the gallbladder and bile ducts. Understanding the results of the examination allows the specialist to stop the signs of gallstone disease: treatment is carried out taking into account the number of stone
Esophageal varicose veins - causes, symptoms, treatment When the pressure in the portal or vena cava increases, the development of pathological changes in the vessels of the esophagus is possible. A diagnosis of "Esophageal Varicose Veins" (or "Esophageal Varicose Veins") is made. This disease is da
Liver fibrosis - what is it and how to treat the disease Liver fibrosis is an overgrowth of connective tissue that occurs due to excessive accumulation of extracellular matrix proteins (the basis of connective tissue) in the organ. The causes of the disease are chronic liver damage (hepatitis C or B
Symptoms of jaundice in adults and children. Treatment Jaundice is a syndrome characterized by yellowing of the skin and mucous membranes. Jaundice is a clinical manifestation of various pathological conditions. Causes of physiological jaundice in newborns: immaturity of the enzyme system of th
Clinical manifestations and causes of heartburn Heartburn – a burning sensation (discomfort) in the epigastric region. Baking soda from heartburn will be a quick way to neutralize the manifestation. Such "treatment" is allowed only in extreme cases. In general, heartburn therapy requires a comprehen
Diverticulitis Diverticulitis is an inflammation of diverticula, i.e. hernia-like protrusions of the wall of the large intestine. According to the accepted modern classification of diseases, diverticulitis of the sigmoid colon is considered as one of the possible complications of diverticular diseas
Why does the taste of bitterness appear in the mouth after eating Bitterness in the mouth in the morning can be a consequence of age-related changes in taste buds, or a symptom of a disease of the gastrointestinal tract. What to do if your mouth is bitter - the topic of today's review. From the arti