Stomach Diseases and Treatments
Reflux Disease
What is Reflux? Reflux disease is a condition that occurs when stomach contents leak back into the esophagus. This
Gastritis Disease
What is Gastritis? Gastritis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the stomach lining and is often accompanied by stomach pain, indigestion and heartburn.
Stomach Ulcer Disease
What is Stomach Ulcer? Stomach ulcers are painful sores that form on the stomach lining or the beginning of the duodenum.
Hiatal Hernia
What is Hiatal Hernia? Hiatal hernia is a condition characterized by the displacement of the stomach part from the diaphragm into the chest cavity.
Helicobacter pylori
What is Helicobacter Pylori? Helicobacter Pylori is a type of bacteria that lives in the stomach lining and can cause stomach upset.
Gastric cancer
What is Stomach Cancer? Stomach cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the cells of the stomach lining and usually progresses slowly.
Ulcerative Colitis
What is Ulcerative Colitis? Ulcerative colitis is a disease characterized by chronic inflammation and ulceration of the large intestine (colon).
Obesity Treatment
What is Gerdx Endoscopic Treatment? GERDx endoscopic treatment is a minimally invasive procedure. During this process, a
Intestinal Diseases and Treatments
Gastritis Disease
What is Gastritis? Gastritis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the stomach lining and is often accompanied by symptoms such as stomach pain, indigestion and heartburn.
Celiac Disease
What is Celiac Disease? Celiac disease is a chronic disease caused by an abnormal response of the immune system to foods containing gluten.
Irritable Bowel (IBS)
What is Irritable Bowel (IBS)? Irritable Bowel Syndrome or Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a chronic condition related to the digestive system.
Crohn's Disease
What is Crohn's Disease? Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that can affect any part of the digestive system, but most
Ulcerative Colitis
What is Ulcerative Colitis? Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease characterized by chronic inflammation and ulceration of the large intestine (colon).
Colon Polyp
What is Colon Polyp? Colon polyps are small, usually benign growths that develop in the lining of the large intestine (colon). Most polyps are asymptomatic
Colon cancer
What is Colon Cancer? Colon cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the inner lining of the large intestine (colon) and is most common in people over the age of 50.
Hemorrhoids (Hemorrhoids)
What is Hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids are a common condition that occurs when the veins in the lower part of the anus or rectum swell. two types
Liver Diseases and Treatments
hepatitis B
What is Hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a contagious liver infection caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV).
Hepatitis C
What is Hepatitis C? Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the Hepatitis C virus (HCV). Generally
Autoimmune Hepatitis
What is Autoimmune Hepatitis? Autoimmune hepatitis is a chronic liver disease in which the immune system attacks the liver, causing it to become inflamed.
Liver Cyst
What is a Liver Cyst? Liver cysts are fluid-filled tumors in the liver that are usually harmless and are often detected incidentally.
Cirrhosis
What is Cirrhosis? Cirrhosis is long-term damage to the liver and fibrosis (scar tissue) of normal liver tissue.
fibroscan
What is Fibroscan? Fibroscan is a non-invasive medical device used to measure the level of fibrosis and fat content of the liver.
Endoscopic Procedures
endoscopy
What is Endoscopy? Endoscopy is a procedure doctors use to visually examine the inside of the body. A thin, flexible
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography)
What is ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography)? ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography), especially bile ducts, pancreatic duct
Balloon Enteroscopy
What is Balloon Enteroscopy? Balloon enteroscopy is an advanced endoscopic technique that allows detailed examination of the small intestine.
colonoscopy
What is Colonoscopy? Colonoscopy is an endoscopic procedure used to examine the inner lining of the large intestine (colon) and rectum.
Capsule Endoscopy
What is Capsule Endoscopy? Capsule endoscopy is an innovative medical procedure used specifically for imaging the small intestine. This
Endoscopic Fundoplication
What is Endoscopic Fundoplication? Endoscopic fundoplication is a minimally invasive surgery used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERDx).
Stretta Treatment
What is Stretta Treatment? Stretta Treatment is a minimally invasive method used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. This
Gerdx Endoscopic Treatment
What is Gerdx Endoscopic Treatment? GERDx endoscopic treatment is a minimally invasive procedure. During this process, a
Gastroscopy
What is Gerdx Endoscopic Treatment? GERDx endoscopic treatment is a minimally invasive procedure. During this process, a