Digestion and the gastrointestinal tract

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.

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?

Constipation, professionally called obstipation, is a health problem associated with defecation. How does this disease arise and how to treat it correctly?

Gallbladder stones are caused by the formation of concretions in the gallbladder or bile ducts. They usually do not cause any problems. When they become loose and block the bile ducts, various complications can occur.

Most diseases manifest in pain. In the case of pain after eating, it is similar. Most often it is manifested by some disease. It can be a functional disease of the digestive tract or a food allergy. In some cases, it can indicate a more serious disease. Sometimes the cause is simply overeating.

This symptom can have many causes like minor diseases of the muscles and soft structures between the ribs. Also, pain sometimes radiates from the spine and the abdominal organs. However, sometimes the cause is more serious: cardiovascular disease, lung disease, inflammation, anemia. This is a life-threatening condition.

Abdominal or umbilical pain can be felt as a result of an inflammation of the stomach or the intestine or as a symptom of increased flatulence with minor diarrhea or constipation. Typically, the affected person begins to feel pain as a result of an inflammation of the appendix. If this happens, it is a good idea to write down the time, duration, localization and other accompanying symptoms.

What does flank pain indicate? Sometimes it is a serious problem, sometimes it is not. Read about possible causes in the article.

Almost everyone experiences abdominal pain and cramps in the digestive tract during their lifetime. Cramps can signal dietary errors. They can also indicate various diseases. When is it appropriate to see a doctor? What helps relieve them?

Abdominal bloating is a relatively common problem. It occurs when there is an excessive amount of gas in the digestive tract. In most cases, it is caused by a dietary error. It can also signal a specific digestive tract disorder. What are the possible causes of bloating?

Excessive gas formation in the digestive tract is a natural part of human health. However, excessive flatulence can signal a common dietary error or various diseases of the digestive system. What are the possible causes?

An ulcer is a defect of the mucous membrane or skin (depending on its location). It can lead to various complications.

Winds are a common part of human digestive processes. Stale winds are a relatively common health problem with various causes. In most cases, stale winds are not a signal of a serious illness and the problem subsides in a short time. What are all the possible causes of stale winds and bloating?

It is a symptom of diseases of the heart, the lungs or even the liver itself. It occurs in cases of fatty liver, cirrhosis or other diseases, which may be infectious or hereditary.

Vomiting is an unpleasant condition that almost everyone has encountered during his life. It is a defense mechanism of the digestive system. What are all the possible causes of vomiting and upset stomach? What is the quick help and treatment?

Stool is the end product of digestion. The way it is can indicate the state of the digestive tract and an emerging or already present problem, including disease. Monitoring stool characteristics and emptying is therefore important.

Bacillary dysentery is a highly contagious diarrhoeal disease transmitted by the faecal-oral route. It occurs mainly when hygiene is not maintained, hence the name dirty hands disease. It has many names, such as rubella, dysentery or shigellosis, but it is still the same disease. The disease spreads rapidly in collectives, creating the risk of epidemics. It is a health hazard, mainly through fluid loss, but once the bacteria are eliminated in the faeces, the condition spontaneously corrects.

The liver is a vital organ with a huge regenerative capacity. Despite its ability to regenerate, it is stressed daily from the outside, so it is important to protect and detoxify it regularly.

The gallbladder is an organ that has an important function in the process of digestion. When it malfunctions, it can cause a lot of trouble. Let's take a look together at its most common diseases.