Acute Pancreatitis (AP) is caused due to a major insult to the pancreatic tissue from various factors. This leads to release of activated pancreatic enzymes which cause autodigestion and necrosis of the Pancreas itself as well as activate an inflammatory cascade which affects distal organs like intestines, kidneys and lungs. What are the causes of […]
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional disorder of the large intestine that affects bowel habits. The prevalence of this condition is high, and it presents with varied symptoms. The exact cause of the disorder is still not completely understood, but there are multiple theories which account for symptoms. Signs and Symptoms of Irritable Bowel
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Dysphagia is derived from 2 Greek terms ‘dys’ meaning ‘difficulty’ in swallowing ‘phagia’ meaning ‘to eat’ in Greek. It indicates difficulty in swallowing food after chewing in the mouth. It is a common problem for which patients seek medical attention. Swallowing is the process by which food safely passes from the mouth to the pharynx
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