Digestive disorders

Liver failure means that the liver is not adequately performing its functions. It is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate treatment.

Consuming milk and lactose can cause health problems, especially digestive problems. What is the difference between milk allergy and lactose intolerance? What are the symptoms of dairy intolerance?

Nonspecific intestinal inflammation affects mostly young people between the ages of 20 and 35. The incidence of this disease is steadily increasing. The main representatives of IBD are Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Why does inflammation arise and how does it manifest itself?

Oesophageal cancer is a dangerous and malignant disease that can be asymptomatic for a long time. Once the issues start appearing, it is indicative of a disease that is in an advanced stage. This malignant tumour is the sixth most common cause of death. It occurs three times more often in men than in women, and increasingly so.

Oral cancer is a serious cancer. It has a high mortality rate due to late diagnosis at an advanced stage. What are its first manifestations, prevention and treatment options?

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous forms of cancer. It has a very high mortality rate and progresses rapidly and aggressively.

A peptic, or gastric (stomach), ulcer is an open wound of the inner lining of the stomach. Pain is one of the symptoms. Why does it develop?

Salmonellosis affects the digestive tract. It is one of the most common diarrheal diseases of both children and adults.

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (abbreviated SIBO) is a syndrome characterized by an increased or abnormal type of bacteria in the small intestine. It mainly causes problems with digestion and absorption. What causes SIBO and how does the disease manifest itself?

Gastric cancer is a cancer with a high mortality rate. What are its first symptoms and treatment options?

Teniasis is a parasitic intestinal disease caused by tapeworms. Worldwide, it is one of the most widespread parasitic diseases.

Toxoplasmosis is considered one of the most common parasitic diseases in humans.

Typhoid fever is an infectious fever. It is also referred to as intestinal fever because it affects the small intestine. The infection only attacks humans. It occurs mainly in areas with low hygiene standards, in poor countries and in areas with a high concentration of population.

Ulcerative colitis is a long-term inflammatory disease of the terminal part of the large intestine, with possible spread to the whole colon. This autoimmune inflammation is characterised by bleeding, suppuration and ulceration of the intestinal mucosa. Its cause has not been clarified. It is characterised by alternating periods of calm and the onset of discomfort such as pain, diarrhoea and bleeding on stool.

Dyspepsia refers to a digestive disorder. It can be part of a variety of gastrointestinal diseases. Examples of problems include abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain and gas.

The streak is a common disease and occurs in newborns, children, men, women and the elderly. The problem is a weakened abdominal wall.

Portal hypertension is serious for several reasons. Firstly, the causes that provoke it, and secondly, the complications that arise from it.

Yellow fever is a haemorrhagic infectious fever most commonly found in areas of Africa and South America, where it often causes epidemics and numerous deaths. The disease is virtually incurable. The only prevention is vaccination, which is compulsory when visiting these countries.