Digestion and the gastrointestinal tract

Magnetic resonance imaging is an examination that is used to view mainly the soft structures of the human body. It is a radiation-free examination.

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?

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?

Do you know how the digestive tract works and the important digestive enzymes? How to improve your digestion? Read advice and tips...

Fiber is essential for the proper functioning of our body. Does it really have an effect on weight loss?

In the context of lifestyle, we often look for different ways to eat healthier and more nutritiously. One option is a boxed diet tailored to the individual's goal. What are the advantages and disadvantages?

In the context of lifestyle and weight loss, we often try different diets and ways of eating. One of the dietary options is a split diet based on a combination of foods. What is the split diet based on? Which food combinations are appropriate and which are inappropriate?

The small intestine is an important part of the digestive system. It is particularly important for the absorption of essential nutrients into the body. What are all its functions? What are the risk and beneficial factors that affect gut health?

Vomiting is a defensive reflex of the body to get rid of the contents of the digestive tract. The cause may be a dietary error, a psychological factor or a clinical symptom of a particular disease. What are all the possible causes of nausea and vomiting after eating?

The contents of the stomach are made up of gastric juice, including stomach acid. Its function is important for the physiological digestion of food. However, a change in acidity levels can cause digestive problems. What are the symptoms of an altered stomach acid norm?

Almost every person occasionally has digestive problems that force him to spend some time in the toilet. Acute diarrhea, pain or discomfort in the digestive tract. What are the possible causes of diarrhea?

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?

Salmonellosis is a very common diarrhoeal disease caused by intestinal pathogens - more specifically Salmonella bacteria. It is one of the most common and well-known infectious diseases of the digestive tract.

Pain occurring under the left rib can occur with muscle strains, after injuries, but can also indicate a serious problem.

Pain under the right rib can occur with physical exertion, but it can also indicate a more serious problem.

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

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.

Jaundice (icterus) is a yellowish discoloration of the tissues by an increased concentration of bilirubin: the bile pigment. Small increases (subicterus) can be seen on the sclerae (whites of the eyes) and soft palate. Jaundice is not a disease in itself, jaundice is a symptom of a disease.

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

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