Articles on gastroenterology
What is a rectoscopy and how is it performed - indications and features Rectoscopy of the rectum is performed by inserting a rectal mirror through the anus. There are clear indications for such an examination. Indications for rectoscopy This is an informative examination of the rectum, which is pre
FGDS for children: indications, preparation, features FGDS (fibrogastroduodenoscopy) is a method of examining the esophagus, stomach and duodenum, during which an endoscope is used. This procedure is the most informative, because it allows you to visually assess the condition of the mucous membrane
Treatment of axial hernia of the esophageal opening of the diaphragm Esophageal hiatal hernia is the protrusion of part of the stomach into the chest cavity, which occurs through the esophageal hiatus (OSH). A hernia occurs as a result of the stretching of the fascial ligaments between the esophagus
Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention of Viral Hepatitis A Acute viral liver damage is known as viral hepatitis A. The signs of this pathology are clearly expressed and specific, so there are no problems with diagnosis. Description of the Disease The incubation period of hepatitis A is the ti
Why the constant taste of bitterness in the mouth A bitter aftertaste can indicate bad habits and improper oral hygiene, as well as signal health problems. How to get rid of bitterness in the mouth in the morning, which medicine to take so as not to feel a bitter taste after eating, which doctor to
Nutrition for gaining muscle mass: top products for weight gain Two thirds of the population are overweight or obese. However, there are people with the opposite problem - excessive livestock. Being underweight can have the same negative impact on health as obesity. What foods to eat to gain weig
Symptoms and treatment of flatulence in adults and children Increased gas formation, which leads to flatulence, is called flatulence. Often, a diet for flatulence and flatulence helps to get rid of these unpleasant phenomena, without using medication. But in many cases, a doctor's intervention is ne
Causes, symptoms, methods of diagnosis and treatment of cholangitis Cholangitis is a group of diseases accompanied by inflammation in the bile ducts located inside and outside the liver. This is a serious pathology that often ends with the development of purulent-septic complications and death. Cau
Cystic fibrosis – what is this disease This is a genetic pathology that is inherited according to the autosomal recessive type, that is, only in those cases when the defective gene is carried by both parents. Disruption of the secretion of exocrine glands is characteristic of the disease. With
More than half of children between the ages of three weeks and three months (sometimes a little longer) experience painful sensations in the abdomen - colic, associated with periodic intestinal spasms and excessive gas formation. The appearance of intestinal colic in a newborn gives parents a lot of
Stomach cancer is a malignant neoformation of epithelial cells of the gastric mucosa. It is in top-10 among the most common types of cancer that are more frequent than others. Treating stomach cancer at early stages can help to increase the life span of patients. The disease can be characterized by
Umbilical hernia According to statistics, a significant number of cases of umbilical hernia occur in the neonatal and infant period of a child's life, but adults also suffer from this disease. The pathology outwardly resembles a protrusion formed in the area of the umbilical ring. A hernia is a ba
Treatment of fatty hepatosis of the liver - medication, folk methods Hepatosis (fatty dystrophy of the liver) is a pathological condition in which excessive accumulation of lipids occurs in liver cells. The disease can occur due to constant eating disorders, improper lifestyle, abuse of refined prod
Splenomegaly. Causes, symptoms, treatment of an enlarged spleen Splenomegaly - what is it, how is it treated, is it dangerous? These questions are asked by patients to whom doctors have announced such a diagnosis. Splenomegaly is any enlargement of the spleen that can occur as a result of a wide var
Colonoscopy for children Colonoscopy for children: examination features A colonoscopy is an examination of the intestine using an endoscope. The procedure makes it possible to visually assess the condition of the mucous membrane and blood vessels, to detect inflammatory processes, hemorrhoidal bump
Hepatitis - the first signs, treatment and prevention Inflammatory process in liver tissues of an acute or chronic nature is called hepatitis. The problem of this disease is acute, because the first signs of hepatitis in women and men do not appear immediately - the pathology is hidden for a long
Esophageal cancer is a malignant neoplasm that develops from cells that cover its mucous membrane. It can occur at any age, but is more often diagnosed in men after the age of 60. In most cases, the process is localized in the lower and middle parts of the esophagus. Among other oncological patholog
Main symptoms of liver cirrhosis, treatment and prevention Liver cirrhosis is an irreversible transformation of parenchymal tissue into connective tissue, which is accompanied by organ dysfunction. The main symptoms of liver cirrhosis are constant pain in the right hypochondrium, jaundice, an increa