Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer arises when abnormal cells in the pancreas grow uncontrollably, forming a tumor. It...
Pancreatic cancer arises when abnormal cells in the pancreas grow uncontrollably, forming a tumor. It...
Gut–Brain Axis Definition: Bi-directional communication between the GI tract and central nervous system via neural,...
Liver Cancer (Hepatocellular Carcinoma) Definition: Primary malignancy arising in chronically diseased liver. Risk Factors: Cirrhosis,...
Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) Definition: Compression of third duodenal segment between SMA and aorta....
Helicobacter pylori Infection Definition: Bacterial colonization of stomach lining linked to ulcers and cancer. Symptoms:...
Pancreatic Divisum Definition: A congenital variation where the dorsal and ventral pancreatic ducts fail to...
Common conditions in children • Infectious diarrhea (rotavirus, norovirus, bacterial enteritis) • Cow’s milk protein...
Pain perceived anywhere between the chest and groin. Common causes • Functional (IBS, functional dyspepsia)...
Loose or frequent stools lasting more than 4 weeks. Common causes • Functional (IBS-D) •...
Cow’s milk protein allergy Lactose intolerance Celiac disease Functional constipation Infantile colic GERD IBD (Crohn’s,...
Treatment of bleeding from the digestive tract. Upper GI causes: Ulcers, varices, gastritis Mallory-Weiss tear...
Pain anywhere in the belly, ranging from mild to severe. Causes: Gas, ulcers, gallstones IBS,...
Loose stools lasting more than 4 weeks. Causes: IBS, IBD, infections Malabsorption (celiac, lactose intolerance)...
Semaglutide (Wegovy) Treatment duration: 68 weeks Dose escalation: • Weeks 1–4: 0.25 mg weekly SC...
Obesity is a chronic disease characterized by excess body fat (BMI ≥30) that increases risk...
Inflammatory bowel disease that can affect any GI segment; colitis refers to colon involvement. Why...
